Samuel Robinson Award
The Samuel Robinson Award from the Presbyterian Mission Agency rewards students who fully memorize the Westminster Shorter Catechism, promoting deep engagement with Presbyterian doctrine.
Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 | December 21, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | June 21, 2027
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 inspire undergraduate juniors and seniors at Presbyterian-related colleges or universities to engage deeply with the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Applicants must memorize all 107 question-and-answer pairs of the Catechism to receive the award. The program has been streamlined, now requiring only the memorization achievement, and provides a digital flashcard app to support participants. Recipients have up to 18 months from the start of their recitation to complete the memorization.
