The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awards $15,000 to California college sophomores or juniors to fund student-generated public service projects.
2026-2027 Deadlines:
National deadline: February 15, 2027
Purpose:
The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awards $15,000 to California college sophomores or juniors to fund student-generated public service projects.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible, a student must:
- be currently enrolled at Oxy as a sophomore or junior
- have a GPA in the upper 1/3 of their class
- have the desire to "make a difference" in local, regional, national or international communities
Oxy Application Process:
New in the 24/25 cycle - Strauss revamped their process so that an unlimited amount of students can apply directly to them (instead of being nominated by Oxy). Oxy applicants can now apply directly for the Strauss Scholarship through their online application portal. The application process and requirements can be found here. Applicants are welcome to seek advice from the Fellowships Director by contacting jlocke@oxy.edu.
Resources:
Upcoming Applicant Info Session:
October 29, 2026 | 12pm - 1pm | Zoom | Register on Handshake here