Straus Public Service Scholars

Evidence of public service as a pivotal harbinger of stability, safety, and health continues to compound. The Straus Historical Society’s Scholarship Program illuminates continued passion and creativity of a younger generation. Excerpts from their applications, which detail societal challenges they intend to address through a career in public service, underscore the critical need for individuals committed to the public good. Straus Scholars embody the ethic of service over self, made evident by their service experiences and academic pursuits. The skills each develops in their graduate program will help them grow as leaders in a wide range of public sector agencies.