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Scholar of the Year

The Scholar of the Year Award is given each year to recognize and emphasize excellence in scholarship. Other service and student activity involvement may become a consideration in the selection process, but the main emphasis will be on scholarly achievement

The dean is to appoint a committee with students, faculty, and administrative representation to select an outstanding student scholar from each college. The Robins Award Committee will then appoint a committee to select the "Scholar of the Year" from the eight college nominees. The person is recognized at the annual Robins Award.

The nominee should be receiving a bachelor's degree at this year's commencement exercises.

Criteria

The recipient shall have participated in the following manner:

Achieved outstanding academic success.
Inspired other students through exemplary conduct.
Developed interest and expertise outside of academic area.
Made a significant, lasting contribution to the department, college, general campus, and community.
Exhibited traits of maturity, sincerity, and dependability.
Been well-liked by students, faculty, and staff.
Developed personal talents and abilities in a significant manner.
Furthered personal and professional goals through widespread academic, social, and extra-curricular involvement.

Nomination Materials

In order to provide some uniformity to the selection process, the Committee suggests that each candidate provide the following materials:

A nomination letter from the Dean.
Transcript of credits.
Summary of academic and extra-curricular involvement at Utah State University and in the community.
One letter of support from a professor.
Contact information for the nominee (phone and/or email address)