Samuel Robinson Award
The Samuel Robinson Award supports juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges who memorize the entire Westminster Shorter Catechism using a digital flashcard app.
Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 | December 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; up to 18 months to complete memorization
Summary: Supports juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges who memorize the entire Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Description
The Samuel Robinson Award is designed to encourage undergraduate juniors and seniors attending Presbyterian-related colleges or universities to engage deeply with the Westminster Shorter Catechism. To receive the award, students must memorize all 107 question-and-answer pairs of the Catechism. The program provides up to 18 months for completion and offers a digital flashcard memorization app to support participants. Recent changes have removed the essay and recitation partner requirements, streamlining the application and memorization process.
