The Academic Scholar Award recognizes excellence in scholarly conduct, accomplishment, and contributions during the student's time at {{{brandlong}}}.
The award is given to one graduate and one undergraduate student from each academic school in the current graduating class. Each graduating class includes six conferrals: August 1, October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, and June 1.
- Minimum GPA: 3.70 (undergraduate) and 3.90 (graduate)
- Have high levels of engagement and rapport with instructor and peers in the classroom
- Have consistent participation in discussion forums, etc.
- Have made an impact on peers and leadership at the University through co-curricular or service activities
- Additional leadership or scholarly achievements that can be documented by the nominator
- Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and those familiar with the nominee’s work
- Nominees will be notified and asked to provide a narrative of no more than 250 words or a 2-minute video reflecting on their time at {{{brandshortup}}}
- Top candidates in each academic school are presented to the University Provost for review
- The University Provost grants final approval
All materials are to be submitted in one complete packet on the award nomination form. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- A complete nomination form
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member. The letter must provide examples of how the student has made excellent contributions to the classroom by engaging with the content and/or leadership among their peers throughout the class. You may want to give your recommendation writer a summary of the award
- An example of a high-quality assignment from your studies, including faculty feedback
- A reflection of your time at {{{brandshortup}}}. The reflection may be submitted as a narrative of no more than 250 words or a video of no more than two minutes
- Your current professional resume
- Top candidates in each academic school are presented to the Academic Awards Committee for review
- The University Provost grants final approval
- Award recipients will be honored during Commencement weekend, and should we have an in-person celebration, one-night accommodations and individual travel expenses to attend Commencement will be paid for by the University
- Award recipients receive a plaque and medallion to be worn at Commencement
- Award recipients are not required to attend Commencement to accept the award