University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruza
APPLY
CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO
CAL STATE CHICO
CAL STATE FULLERTON
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline to submit complete application: February 14, 2024.
Applicants and Letter Writers MUST email applications and Letters of Recommendation to apply@straussfoundation.org.
From the Applicant:
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One-Page Resume
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One-Page Personal Essay
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Project Proposal - Must be submitted in a single PDF form, limited to 4 pages, including Budget & Timeline, typed with 1.2 spacing.
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Transcripts from all colleges attended; copies are acceptable.
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Signed copy of the Acceptance Agreement (Final page of Bulletin of Information)
From Letter Writers:
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(2) Letters of Recommendation - emailed directly with the name and school of applicant in subject line.
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Letter of Support - only if working with a partner organization.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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The applicant has completed at least one year of college and will not graduate before June 2025.
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The applicant has a GPA in the upper 1/3 of their class.
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The applicant has a desire to “make a difference” in local, regional, national, or international communities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
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Demonstrated interest in public service.
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Outstanding leadership potential.
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Submitted an innovative public service project proposal.
SCHOLAR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintain satisfactory academic performance (upper 1/3 class).
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Carry out the public service project, emailing short bi-monthly updates, and a 2-page final assessment in April.
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Attend a mandatory meeting of all Strauss Award recipients at UC Irvine in April and make a short presentation.
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Serve as a Strauss Ambassador at respective campus.