Edward E. Carlson
Student Leadership Award
The Award
Named for one of Seattle's foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award, candidates must be enrolled as a junior or senior at the University of Washington during the 2008-2009 academic year and working toward their first baccalaureate degree.
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2009 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award is Monday, April 13, 2009.
How to apply
There is no application "form" for applicants to fill out. A complete application packet will include:
- Name, student number, and contact information (including mailing address, phone number, and email address).
- A current University of Washington transcript (unofficial is fine).
- Name and contact information (email address and/or phone number) for one personal reference who can speak to your leadership ability and civic contributions.
- A demonstration of yourself as a citizen and a leader. This could take the form of an essay (1000 words maximum) or a combination of a shorter (500 word) personal statement with another medium (for example, a visual or auditory representation).
The selection committee is interested in understanding how you see citizenship and leadership intersecting in your own life and in knowing how your academic work, your public service involvement, and your sense of community come together. This demonstration should describe you as a citizen of the University and as a contributing member of the larger community.
Some applicants may be invited for a short interview.
Questions and nominations may be addressed to Michaelann Jundt at mjundt@u.washington.edu.
Applications should be emailed to mjundt@u.washington.edu on or before the deadline of April 13, 2009.
