MSC Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award

Meyerhoff applications are closed for 2013.

CRITERIA: UW-Madison student of color expecting to receive an undergraduate degree in May or August 2013 active participation in a student organization and/or the University/Madison community; demonstrated record of outstanding leadership skills; strong and consistent academic performance.

To ensure consideration, all applicants must submit the following: 

• Completed application;
• A recent copy of your transcript (unofficial transcript accepted);
• A resume (listing employment/internship experiences, student organizations, committees, leadership roles, community service, honors, etc.);
• One letter of recommendation from a UW-Madison faculty member, academic staff or community representative/leader recommending you for this award (MSC Staff and Advisory Board members are not eligible to submit letters of recommendation);
• A personal statement (not to exceed two pages) detailing how you believe you meet the criteria for this award, citing specific examples in relation to your involvement with committee and campus/community activities and_how your activism/leadership opportunities have prepared you for your future endeavors upon graduation.

All application materials must be submitted to Multicultural Student Center (Second Floor, Red Gym). 716 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 or e-mailed to multiculturalleadership@gmail.com.

A Committee of MSC Advisory Committee Members and MSC staff will review application materials submitted and select one award winner. The $1000 Cash Award will be presented to the winner during the Meyerhoff Awards Luncheon.

For additional information and application forms contact (608) 262-4503.