The Donald A. Strauss Foundation partners with Loyola Marymount University for the opportunity to award an LMU student the opportunity to design a public service project. The scholarship will provide you with $15,000 to fund your service project.
Note: Your LMU financial aid will not be adversely affected if you are selected as a recipient.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated an interest in public service.
- Outstanding leadership potential.
- Developed and can demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Possess the desire to "make a difference" in local, regional, national or international communities.
- Have one full year remaining until graduation.
- Have GPA in the upper 1/3 of his or her class.
- Submitted an innovative, original, public service proposal & additional supporting materials.
- Sophomores and Juniors are eligible to apply.
Application Materials
- Application Summary (Download from Strauss website)
- One page resume
- One page personal essay
- Four page proposal that includes timeline and budget
- Two letters of recommendation
- If your project works with a community partner, a letter of support is needed from the organization's leadership
- Transcripts (photocopy is ok)
- Acceptance Agreement. You can download the most current Agreement from the Strauss website
Timeline and Important Dates
Monday November 30th, 2020 at 1pm PST
- Strauss Public Service Scholarship Informational Session (optional)
- RSVP here
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 5pm PST
- Fellowships for Changemakers Session (optional) hosted by ONIF where they will share brief info about Strauss scholarships and other fellowship opportunities.
- RSVP here
Friday, December 4th, 2020 at 11am PST
- Strauss Public Service Scholarship Informational Session (optional)
- RSVP here
January 11, 2021 – February 4, 2021
- Make an appointment with Assistant Director, Isabel, to discuss application materials and process (optional)
February 5th, 2021 by 12pm PST
- Deadline to SUBMIT all application materials (REQUIRED)
- Submit application via LEO here.
Friday, February 12th by 12pm PST
- Applicants will receive an email stating if they have been selected to be a nominee. If selected as a nominee, the email will contain further details on how to proceed. Please note that LMU can only nominate up to 3 students to move forward in the selection process.
February 15, 2021 – February 24, 2021 (REQUIRED)
- Selected nominees are required to meet with Assistant Director, Isabel, to receive feedback and work on proposal revisions.
Friday, February 26th by 12pm PST (REQUIRED)
- Final proposal will be submitted to Assistant Director, Isabel.
Deadline to apply is February 5, 2021. For more information, contact Isabel-Villalobos Galeana