The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides graduating college seniors with a stipend to support a year-long public service project in the United States or abroad. This award is designed to give students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact before beginning graduate school or starting a career. Recipients may create their own public service initiatives or work with established nonprofit, educational, governmental, religious, or charitable organizations. Funding is distributed in two installments over the course of the project.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount is $30,000
- Applicants may propose independent projects or work through established public service organizations
- Funding is distributed in two installments, with half awarded at the beginning of the project and the remainder after submission of a six-month progress report
- Selection is based on the quality of the public service proposal, academic achievement, and other personal accomplishments
- Finalists are required to participate in an interview before recipients are selected
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduating senior at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Must propose a one-year public service project that benefits the public good
- Must be prepared to complete the project before beginning graduate school or a full-time career
Application Process
- Develop a detailed proposal describing your planned public service project
- Prepare a project budget outlining how the award funds will be used
- Obtain letters of recommendation
- Gather an official college transcript and an up-to-date resume
- Complete and submit the online application along with all required materials
- If selected as a finalist, participate in a personal interview
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference through public service, the Samuel Huntington Award offers the financial support and flexibility to turn your vision into reality. Consider applying to take the next step toward creating meaningful change.
