Samuel Robinson Award
The Samuel Robinson Award supports juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges who memorize all 107 pairs of the Westminster Shorter Catechism to encourage deep theological engagement.
Funder: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 | December 21, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | June 21, 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per successful applicant; one-time award; up to 18 months to complete requirements.
Summary: Supports juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges who memorize all 107 pairs of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Key Information: No essay or recitation partner required; registration and memorization tracking required.
Description
The Samuel Robinson Award is a scholarship program offered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to encourage deep engagement with the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The award is intended for juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges and universities who successfully memorize all 107 question-and-answer pairs of the Catechism. The program aims to support both educational growth and spiritual formation, providing a structured process and digital tools to facilitate memorization.
