IGNITING THE GOOD
We support college students, faculty, staff and community leaders to connect and create change in their communities.
Awards, Fellowships, Scholarships & Training
Awards, Scholarships & Training
Through college fellowships, scholarships, awards and changemaker programming, the Sullivan Foundation has been inspiring young people to ignite the good and place service to others above self-interest since 1930.
Working through our network of partner schools throughout the American South and beyond, we honor, support and educate college students, faculty, staff, and alumni with a demonstrated record of community involvement.
Scholarships
Sullivan Scholarships at Partner Schools
The Sullivan Foundation was established in 1930 and began awarding service-based scholarships to deserving students while establishing endowments at certain schools within its network. Today, we have more than 30 schools with dedicated Sullivan endowments which are used to fund deserving students to participate in our programming and receive scholarships for reduced tuition.
Training
Sullivan Fellows
The Sullivan Fellows program is a three-year cohort-based leadership program for rising sophomores who receive hand-on-training, community immersion, and ongoing guidance from Sullivan mentors. Graduates of the fellowship will be equipped with the mindset, skillsets, and connections to make a meaningful contribution to the world around them.
Ignite Retreat
During our flagship retreat, students learn to create change and build a life they love. With hands-on workshops and personalized mentorship from community leaders, students walk away from this weekend with more clarity on their role as service-oriented leaders, practical social entrepreneurship skills, and connections with fellow changemakers.
Changemaker Programming
Over the years, the Foundation has become known for designing experiential programming that supports emerging leaders, including field trips, study abroad adventures, virtual masterclasses, and coaching cohorts. Alumni have gone on to create a wide range of organizations that address social problems in their communities.
Awards
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards
The Sullivan Awards, the only national collegiate service award, have been presented since 1890. These awards are presented to college students, faculty, staff and civic leaders who have distinguished themselves through service to others and their communities.
Nominations are OPEN for 2025 recipients.
Nominations are OPEN for 2025 recipients.
The Sullivan Award is the national college service award, the most prestigious service award for college graduates.
For more than 130 years, the Sullivan Award has been presented to college students, faculty, staff and community leaders who have distinguished themselves through service to others and their communities.
Supporting colleges throughout the American Southeast and beyond for nearly a century.
Since 1930, our partners have become hubs for changemaking and social entrepreneurship. We equip faculty members at more than 75 schools to inspire their students through engaging tools and experiential training.
The Sullivan Award is one of the nation’s most prestigious service awards for college graduates.
For more than 130 years, the Sullivan Award has been presented to college students, faculty, staff and community leaders who have distinguished themselves through service to others and their communities.
“Sullivan gives students the practical training they need to change the world. As a Sullivan supporter, I’m not just saying I believe in these students’ potential. I’m investing in helping them realize it.”
Marlo Kirkpatrick
Sullivan Donor
“Sullivan gives students the practical training they need to change the world. As a Sullivan supporter, I’m not just saying I believe in these students’ potential. I’m investing in helping them realize it.”
Marlo Kirkpatrick
Sullivan Donor