Foundations of
Society Scholarship

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Public service workers play an invaluable role in our society. From firefighters to teachers, people in these professions deserve recognition for the hard work they do. At Silverman Thompson, we are proud to give back to aspiring public servants with the Foundations of Society Scholarship.

This $1,000 opportunity is open to undergraduate students in need of financial assistance who are working toward a career in public service. The funds from this scholarship can be used to pay for class materials, tuition, room and board, and other expenses tied to your college education.

All applications are due by [MM/DD/YYYY]. If you have any questions about this opportunity, our scholarship support staff can be reached at [email].

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Eligibility Requirements

If you are interested in applying to the Foundations of Society Scholarship, please review all of our scholarship requirements listed below:

You must be a current undergraduate student interested in a public service career.
You must have demonstrated financial need and a household income of $75,000 or less.
You must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
You must be at least 17 years old.
You must be a United States citizen.

How to Apply

We ask that all applicants for the Foundations of Society Scholarship submit a written essay responding to the following prompt in approximately 500 words:

What career in public service do you intend to pursue after graduation? How will this scholarship advance your career goals?

Applicants are also asked to submit proof of their achieved GPA, financial need, and enrollment.

What Our Scholarship Judges Look For

All essays will be judged based on the following criteria:

Relevance

Does the essay clearly state the student’s intent to pursue a specific career in public service?

Clarity

Does the essay explain how the scholarship will help the student attain their goals?

Strength

Does the essay demonstrate a passion for public service, with original, compelling points?

Contact Information

Our scholarship support staff at [email] can answer any questions that may come up during the application process. We advise applicants to reach out ahead of time as we are only available during working hours.

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