National deadline: January 18, 2012 (postmark date)

Eligibility:  Seniors

Award summary and conditions: The award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. $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. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. 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.

Application requirements: complete application package consists of:

• application form from website
• brief abstract of the proposal (no more than 100 words)
• proposal in 1,000 words or less, including:
  
  • brief statement of need for the project (no more than a few sentences)
  • specific measurable target objectives
  • schedule for project tasks
  • sustainability of the project
• budget (your application will be viewed more favorably if a significant portion of the funds are devoted to your project; award monies are not to be used for student loan repayment).
• three letters of recommendation
• transcript (official)
• résumé

Faculty representative: Keith Raether

National committee interview: Yes

Selection: Awards will be based on the quality of your proposal, your academic record, and other personal achievements. Applicants will be notified by mid-April if they are to be interviewed or if they did not become finalists. Finalists will be personally interviewed prior to their selection for the award. The award will be granted soon after the interviews.

Contact: http://www.nationalgridus.com/commitment/d4-1_award.asp

The Samuel Huntington Fund
Attn: Amy Stacy
National Grid
40 Sylvan Road
Waltham, MA  02451
781/907-3358

amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com