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 current academic year and working toward their first baccalaureate degree.
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2012 Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award is Monday, April 2, 2012. Interviews with finalists will occur the afternoon of Tuesday, April 10th.
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 an engaged community member 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 learning about your conception and practice of civic leadership. How does your academic work, your public service involvement, and your sense of community manifest itself? This demonstration should describe you as a contributing member of the University and the larger community.
Some applicants may be invited for a short interview.
Questions and nominations (preferably received by March 15, 2012) may be addressed to Rachel Vaughn at rvaughn@uw.edu.
Applications should be emailed to rvaughn@uw.edu on or before the deadline of Monday, April 2, 2012 at 5 pm Pacific time.
*If you would like to nominate a student for the award, please contact Rachel Vaughn directly (206.685.2705 or rvaughn@uw.edu) by March 15th. The student will be contacted by the Carlson Center and invited to apply for the award.
