President's Award
Description
The President's Award is the most prestigious award given to a student of Middle
Tennessee State University. The student who wins this award must exemplify superior
character and honor and have made achievements that, ideally, all students should
strive to meet. This undergraduate student will have completed at least 90 credit
hours, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be recognized as a campus leader, and have made significant
contributions to the University community.
Application Process
Individuals may apply or be nominated by anyone in the university community. The
Office of Student Organizations and Service will send out emails to all nominated
individuals telling them they have been nominated (assuming the individual meets the
minimum GPA requirement) and encouraging them to complete an application. The application
process includes: a) a President's Award application; b) an essay (not to exceed two
typed, double-spaced pages) in which the student describes the qualities he/she and
accomplishments which prove him/her to be a strong leader and representative of the
university; and c) three letters of support from distinct areas of the campus (i.e.
faculty, staff, peer, etc.). No resumes will be accepted with application.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the University Awards Committee and the top three
finalists will be interviewed. The award recipient will be recognized at the appropriate
college awards program.