The International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony is celebrated each year in tandem with UF’s International Education Week and is sponsored by the University of Florida International Center.
The International Student Achievement Awards was created to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our international students. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is the biggest home to UF’s international community and we want to acknowledge and thank each and everyone of you for bringing a positive effect to UF and HWCOE’s internationalization efforts.
The awards is a recognition of the outstanding contributions of international students to the college, university, and community.
This year, the ceremony will be held virtually on:
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Nominees should be students who have distinguished themselves in various ways, including:
- academic excellence
- outstanding teaching and mentorship
- community service and civic involvement
- leadership and innovation
- developing creative solutions to global problems
- contributions to global research projects
Nominated students will be considered for one of three awards, based on their degree level. Three recipients will be chosen to receive each award at the university level. Students may apply for the Certificates of Outstanding Achievement and/or the other awards corresponding to their level of study.
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Certificates of Outstanding Achievement HWCOE will select 20 students who will receive a certificate of recognition from UF International Center |
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Submission Deadline: Contact person: |
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Alec Courtelis Award Two nominees will be selected by HWCOE. 3 recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive $2,000 and a plaque.
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Students may self-nominate. Nominations should include the following documents, combined into one PDF: 1) A letter of nomination from the student’s Ph.D. advisor or other mentor Submission Deadline: Contact person: |
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Outstanding Post-Graduate International Student Award Two nominees will be selected by HWCOE. 3 recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive $1,500 and a plaque. |
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Students may self-nominate. Nominations should include the following documents, combined into one PDF: 1) A letter of nomination from a faculty, advisor or other mentor who is familiar with the student’s accomplishments Submission Deadline: Contact person: |
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Outstanding Undergraduate International Student Award Two nominees will be selected by HWCOE. 3 recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive $1,000 and a plaque. |
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Students may self-nominate. Nominations should include the following documents, combined into one PDF: 1) A letter of nomination from a faculty, advisor or other mentor who is familiar with the student’s accomplishments Submission Deadline: Contact person: |