Sullivan Leadership Award

Since 1989 Seattle University's Sullivan Leadership Award has supported students who have promoted social justice through their service and leadership. Each year nine incoming freshmen are selected for these scholarships, which cover undergraduate tuition, room, and meals for four years of study at Seattle University. Sullivan Scholars represent a variety of heritages—small towns and large cities, public and independent high schools, Catholic and other religious traditions. These diverse students share a common objective: to develop leadership models for serving others.

Award criteria

• Leadership - Candidates must demonstrate leadership through school activities, public service and/or community involvement.
• Social Justice - Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of others through service to their communities, churches and/or schools.
• Communication - Candidates must possess well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Scholarship - Applicants must be enrolled in and complete rigorous college preparatory programs and enjoy noteworthy academic success. Typically Sullivan Scholars have grade point averages of minimally 3.5.
• Residence - Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents from the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington.

Expectations for award winners

Sullivan Scholars are required to:

• Complete 45 credits per year at Seattle University with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Assume a leadership and service role on campus
• Participate in regular gatherings with other Sullivan Leaders, including an annual four-day leadership retreat
• Participate in a Seattle University service project or study program in another country sometime during their four years of college

For more information about the Sullivan Leadership Award or to apply, please visit the Sullivan Leadership website.