Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

Scholarship Sponsored by Samuel Huntington Fund

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award offers a $30,000 grant to college seniors who are graduating, enabling them to undertake public service activities anywhere globally. This award provides an opportunity for recipients to spend a year in a significant public service role before moving on to graduate school or starting their professional careers.

Who Can Apply?

Graduating students from all accredited U.S. colleges are welcome to apply by January 9, 2026.

Selection Criteria

The award will be granted based on the merit of the proposal, academic performance, and other personal accomplishments. Finalists will be interviewed personally before the final selection of the award recipient(s).

Award Details

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award offers $30,000 for a one-year public service project. Half of the amount ($15,000) is given at the project's commencement, and the remaining $15,000 is awarded upon receiving a progress report after six months.

Proposal Submission

Students are urged to create their own proposals for public service, either in the U.S. or overseas. The proposal can include any activity that contributes to the public welfare. It can be carried out individually or through established public service organizations such as charitable, religious, educational, or governmental entities. For more information, please refer to our FAQs.

The safety of our award recipients and beneficiaries is our top priority. Therefore, the committee is ready to provide some flexibility in proposal details (timing, travel, costs, etc.) to minimize any safety hazards.

How to Apply

Please download the application form and submit it along with the following documents. All documents should be submitted together, except for the three recommendation letters, which can be submitted separately.

1. A concise abstract of the proposal (not exceeding 100 words)
2. A proposal of 1,000 words or less, including:
   1. A brief statement of the project's need (a few sentences)
   2. Specific, measurable objectives;
   3. A timeline for project tasks;
   4. Project sustainability.
3. A budget (applications will be viewed more favorably if a significant portion of the funds is allocated to the project; the award money should not be used for student loan repayment).
4. Three one-page recommendation letters
5. Official transcript
6. Curriculum Vitae

Application Timeline

The application and items 1-6 listed above must be submitted by January 9, 2026. The award will be announced by the end of April.