Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 1, 2027
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 per year (recent average about $7,700), renewable by reapplying
- Location
- National (U.S.) · Remote
- Cost
- Free
- Class level
- Community college, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Need-based grants for student organizers who are active in movements for social and economic justice, at any accredited U.S. college, community college or trade program, part-time or full-time.
Why it matters
The FAQ says U.S. citizenship is not required and that non-citizen applicants need neither a Social Security number nor a student visa.
Who can apply
U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSUndocumented studentsInternational students (F-1 and other visas)Refugees and asylees
From the official FAQ: Is US citizenship required? No, but applicants must have participated in activities in the United States and be planning to enroll in an accredited program in the US. Non-citizen applicants do not need to have a social security number or student visa.
Eligibility
Enrolled (or applying) in a degree, certificate or trade program at an accredited U.S. institution, undergraduate or graduate. You must already be actively organizing for progressive social and economic justice (aspiring activists are not considered) and have financial need. Strong preference for people whose activism is in the U.S. and who plan to keep organizing here.
What you need
- Active organizer in a social-justice movement
- Enrolled or applying to an accredited U.S. program (any level)
- Financial need
- Personal statement and two recommendation letters
- Transcripts and aid report or FAFSA worksheet
How to apply
From January, complete the online application on davisputter.org/apply with a personal statement, two recommendation letters, transcripts and a Student Aid Report or a FAFSA worksheet if you are not eligible for federal aid.
The application opens in January each year and closes April 1 at midnight Eastern Time. Decisions in early July.
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