The present study explored perceptions of hope for social change through civic engagement. Psychology majors, active in campus clubs and organizations (n = 52; M age = 19 years old) completed survey measures predicting hopeful (agency and pathways) tendencies by positive personality qualities, such as positive perceptions of life, being nonjudgmental, and helpfulness. Results indicated that for students engaged in activities, aspects of hope are best related and predicted by non-prejudicial beliefs toward others, and a general sense of optimism was not a significant predictor. Implications of these results for promoting student civic action are discussed along with limitations and future research directions.