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California college sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of college and will not graduate before June may apply for Donald A. Strauss Scholarships by proposing an innovative student-generated public service project.
Up to 15 recipients each receive $15,000 to fund their project. Submit application materials including a project proposal, budget, timeline, personal essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation by February 9.
Selected recipients attend a mandatory meeting and serve as Strauss Ambassadors on campus. The foundation, established in 1997, promotes public service in preparing future leaders.
The Donald A Strauss Scholarship awards $15,000 (15 winners).
The deadline is February 15, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; California; Second year; Third year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
High school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including step-children, step-grandchildren, or legal wards) of a living, dues-paying Elk may apply online for Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards. Great-grandchildren are ineligible. Recipients receive $1,500 scholarships usable only at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. Four hundred awards are granted in the current contest cycle. Complete the online application and select the correct sponsoring Elks Lodge. The Elk sponsor must remain a dues-paying member in good standing through March 31. Recipients must complete acts of service with an Elks Lodge during college.
Essay written for youIncoming George Fox University first-year and transfer students may earn additional scholarship funding through the Scholarship Summit program on top of their merit award. Participants who complete both program trails may earn $1,000 to $3,000 per year in stack-on funding, depending on application timing. Early Action applicants qualify for up to $3,000 and Priority Decision applicants for up to $2,000. University-funded stack-on awards are capped at $5,000 above the merit scholarship. Admitted students receive email instructions to complete Trail 1 and department interviews for Trail 2. The program is available only to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
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Yes, the application includes 2 essay questions. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
This award works by nomination rather than direct application. Confirm your eligibility, then arrange the nomination through the sponsor's process.
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