Samuel Huntington Public Service Award website

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award, sponsored by National Grid, provides a  $10,000 stipend to a graduating college senior to pursue 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.

Application Requirements: 
  • Due:  January 18, 2012
  • Applicants must have a proposal for public service that encompasses any activity that furthers the public good
  • Proposals can be executed in the applicant's country or abroad
  • The proposal can be undertaken by the applicant alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, government, or other public service organizations
  • The application should also include a one-page cover sheet, brief abstract of the proposal, proposal in 1,000 words or less, budget, transcript, resume, and three letters of recommendation
  • Awards will be based on the quality of the student's proposal, their academic record, and other personal achievements
  • Semi-finalists will be personally interviewed prior to their selection for the award
Benefits: 
  • $10,000 stipend for a one-year public service project: $5,000 is awarded at the beginning of the project; and the remaining $5,000 is awarded upon receipt of a six-month progress report