Only graduating seniors are permitted to apply. You must have a proposal for an activity that furthers the public good, either in the U.S. or abroad. The activity can be pursued by the student alone or working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides $10,000 for a one-year public service project: $5,000 is awarded at the start of the project; and the remaining $5,000 is awarded upon receipt of a six-month progress report.
Application materials are available online, at the website listed above. Along with the completed application form, students are required to submit:
See program website for details.
Applicants will be notified in April whether they have been chosen to be interviewed as semi-finalists; awards will be given shortly after the interviews. Awards will be based on the quality of your proposal, your academic record, and other personal achievements. Semi-finalists will be personally interviewed prior to their selection for the Award. Examples of successful proposals are available on the program website. 60-80 students apply per year, and 1-2 awards are given.
