Responsibilities of Scholars
APPLY - 9 NEW SCHOOLS
Applicants from our 9 New Schools will apply directly to the Strauss Foundation at apply@straussfoundation.org. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2024. Awards are announced by mid- April. $13,000 of the funds will be available June 1st. The final $2,000 will be given at the April Presentations.
Am I Eligible?
Are you a full-time undergraduate student at:
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San Diego State University
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San Jose State University
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
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Cal State University Chico
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Cal State University Fullerton
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University of San Francisco
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Santa Clara University
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University of San Diego
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University of Southern California
Have you completed at least one year of college and will not graduate before June 2025?
Have a GPA in the upper 1/3 of your class?
Have the desire to “make a difference” in local, regional, national, or international communities?
Application Process
Deadline to submit complete application: February 14, 2024.
Applicants and Letter Writers 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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A Project Proposal - 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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A Signed Copy of the Acceptance Agreement
From Letter Writers
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2 Letters of Recommendation - emailed directly with Name and School of Applicant in Subject Line.
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Letter of Support - only if working with a partner organization.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated interest in public service.
Outstanding leadership potential.
Submitted an innovative public service project proposal.
Responsibilities of Scholars
Maintain satisfactory academic performance (upper 1/3 class).
Carry out the public service project, emailing short,
bi-monthly updates, and a 2-page final assessment in April.
Attend a mandatory meeting of all Strauss Award recipients at UC Irvine in April and make a short presentation.
Serve as a Strauss Ambassador at your school, reaching out to encourage others to apply.
