RIT Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Eligibility:

• Master's or Doctoral students in good academic standing
• Master's students must have completed at least one year of their program or one semester of a one-year program and PhD students must have passed their qualifying exam

Award Criteria:

• Exceptional Dedication: Demonstrated sustained commitment and initiative in a specific program, activity, organization, or project at RIT or the greater Rochester community
• Significant Impact: Made a measurable and lasting positive impact on students at RIT, individuals in the community, or their field of study
• Achievement and Recognition: Achieved academic or professional excellence beyond standard expectations, evidenced through coursework, research, awards, publications, or other accomplishments
• Engagement and Collaboration: Actively engaged with peers, faculty, and/or community members, fostering collaboration and contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment

Awards:

• Awards will be presented annually in each category accompanied by a cash prize of $500
• Awardees will be recognized at an awards ceremony in the spring semester

Nomination Process:

• Nominations must be made by RIT faculty/staff via the nomination form
• The form requires a faculty/staff RIT account to submit information about the nominee, their achievements, and impact of their work
• One letter of support from a faculty member, community member, or professional colleague is encouraged
• The deadline for nominations is February 15th at 5:00 PM, EST.

Selection Process:

• A committee of faculty and university staff members will review the nominations and select the awardees based on the established criteria
• Recipients will be notified by April 5, 2024, and honored at a special ceremony on April 11th during the Graduate Showcase Keynote and Awards Celebration.