Purpose:

This award honors and recognizes outstanding contributions to international under-standing by graduate/undergraduate international students (holding non-immigrant status) enrolled in full-time resident instruction or its equivalent.

Eligibility:

Consideration for this award shall be given to all full-time graduate or undergraduate international students (holding non-immigrant status) enrolled in an academic program at any Penn State campus who have exhibited exemplary contributions furthering international understanding. This could consist of academic, athletic, or other extra-curricular campus activities and/or community involvement in school or civic group programs or service projects. Normally, recipients have made contributions in more than one area. Please note that international activities should have taken place at Penn State and that students must be enrolled for the period in which the award is being received (academic year 2008-2009).

Number And Amount Of Awards:

There will be three awards of $1,000.00 each, one to an undergraduate international student, one to a graduate international student, and one to an outstanding student leader, regardless of academic level.

Application Process:

International students who believe that they meet the stated eligibility criteria must complete an application form and attach their supporting statements, and at least one, but not more than three, letters of recommendation, addressing the candidate’s qualifications in light of the eligibility criteria.

Click Here for an application. You can also pick up an application in 410 Boucke.

Application deadline:

All application materials must be received by International Student Services in 410 Boucke Building by 5:00 p.m. on February 8, 2008.

For additional information, you may contact the Chair of the Selection Committee:

Dr. Negar C. Davis – Director, International Student Services
University Office of International Programs
410 Boucke Building
814-863-4097
ncd10@psu.edu