The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $20,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.
Background:
Samuel Huntington was President and Chief Executive Officer of the New England Electric System which later merged with National Grid. He was deeply interested in public service. Following his graduation from college and before attending law school, Mr. Huntington taught in Nigeria. The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award was established by his friends to allow other students to realize similar experiences and to provide public service.
Eligibility
Award
Application
Complete and email an application form. Your application should also include a proposal, budget, transcript, resume, and three letters of recommendation.
Deadline(s)
The deadline for the Samuel Huntington Public Service Award is usually in mid-January.
Details
Class Year
- Senior
Discipline
- Multiple
Language
- English
Duration
- Yearlong
Program Type
- Post-Graduate
- Public Service
Region
- Africa
- Asia
- Central America
- Europe
- Middle East
- North America
- South America