Overview

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination, and social and economic justice in their communities. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled at a college or university or in a trade or technical program.

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants must have participated in activities in the U.S. and be planning to enroll/stay enrolled in an accredited program in the U.S. in order to apply. Because of the goals for this scholarship to support the strengthening of movements in the U.S., there is a preference to award grants to students who are planning on staying in the U.S. and building the progressive movement here.

Applicants must:

• Have applied to or be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at either a college, university, or trade/technical school
• Be active in movements for progressive social change
• Demonstrate financial need (DPSF prioritizes applicants who do not come from economic privilege and have limited to no access to familial wealth)

Award

The maximum grant is $15,000 and may be considerably smaller depending on the applicant's circumstances and the amount of money available. The average grant in 2023-24 was about $7,500.

Application Status

Open

National Deadline

April 1, 2025

Learn more about the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund