Samuel Robinson Award

Award Amount
Award Amount

$2,000

Application deadline
Application deadline

September 18

Awarded By:

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Awards vary annually depending on funding.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must be enrolled full time.
  4. Must be enrolled in one of the colleges/universities related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A list of the eligible schools is available at www.apcu.net/memberschools.htm and on the recitation form.
  5. Must be a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  6. Must be a college junior or senior at time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Samuel Robinson Award seeks to stimulate interest in the Westminster Shorter Catechism by challenging Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members who are juniors or seniors in college and attending a Presbyterian-related college or university to memorize and recite the catechism from memory. To further demonstrate understanding, student will have the option to write an essay on an assigned topic or complete a project to be considered for additional awards. Applicants will memorize and recite the catechism from memory. Recitation applicants will be considered for an award of up to $2,000. Supplemental awards are available for students who write an essay on an assigned topic (up to $2,000) and/or design a modern catechism (up to $4,000). The largest possible award is up to $8,000 for Recitation, Essay, and Catechism project.

Application requirements for the Samuel Robinson Award are:

  • Essay
  • Application form
  • W-9
Additional Information: *Applicants can NOT be a previous Samuel Robinson Recipient

Award Amount: Chosen applicants will each receive a minimum of $2,000.   The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, September 18, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, September 18, 2023

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. No incomplete/ late submissions will be accepted. Award notifications will be announced no later than the third week of October.
About Presbyterian Church (USA):
Contact Information: Laura Bryan, Associate for Financial Aid for Studies
Address: 100 Witherspoon St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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