Distinguished Scholar Award Submissions

The Distinguished Scholar Award is awarded to two spring 2027 graduating seniors in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences who have excelled academically and shown commitment to scholarship through participation in research or other academic leadership activities. The prize recognizes exceptional achievement in one or more areas of work:

• excellence in course study,
• research or other scholarship that shows originality and a depth of knowledge or understanding in the field,
• significant out-of-class or off-campus activity related to an academic field, or
• significant contributions to the growth and improvement of their department, school or the university.

Only applications from students whose home school is the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences will be accepted.

Nomination Requirements