If you choose to nominate yourself, this is what is required for your application to be considered complete. All information can be found on the Kuali Form.

1) Additional Nomination Information: name, email, phone number, major, credits completed
2) Reference Information: self-nominations require one statement of support from a reference (recommended: faculty/staff/graduate students).
3) A Written Response to Each of the Five Questions Posted Below (Statement of Support) (each limited to 300 words):

 a) What Registered Student Organizations (RSO) are you involved with that satisfies the requirements of the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship? Please include (a) your role in the organization (e.g., general member, committee member, executive board members, etc.), and (b) the length of time you were involved with the organization. Be sure to ONLY list the RSOs you will discuss on the next questions. (3oo-word limit)

b) How have you demonstrated leadership within the RSOs listed above, specifically in ways that meet the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship criteria? Please provide examples of your work to eliminate bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination through your leadership roles. (3oo-word limit)

c) What accomplishments are you most proud of in your efforts to eliminate bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination? Why does this specific achievement stand out to you? (300-word limit)

d) How has your involvement with RSOs shaped your understanding of leadership and your personal growth? Reflect on what you have learned about yourself through this work and how it has impacted your approach to eliminating discrimination. (300-word limit) 

e) How do you envision continuing this work within Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion post-graduation? Feel free to share your career aspirations or visions for serving the communities that you are part of after graduation. (300-word limit)

If you choose to nominate a student for this scholarship, this is what is required for your nomination to be considered complete. All information can be found on the Kuali Form.

1) Submitter Information
2) About your Nominee
3) Responses to the Following (each limited to 300 words):
     a) What specific qualities has this student exhibited that make them a strong candidate for the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship? If applicable, please provide examples of how the student has demonstrated leadership, inclusivity, and efforts to eliminate bigotry, prejudice, or discrimination.

     b) How has the nominee demonstrated a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment within their community or organization, and how do they inspire others to take action toward social justice and equity? If applicable, please examples of specific actions, initiatives, or programs that the student has led or contributed to that reflect their dedication to inclusion.

c)  In what ways do you believe that this student will continue to impact their community or field after graduation? Based on their current work, discuss the potential for the nominee to make long-term contributions to Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

If you have been nominated for this scholarship, this is what is required for your application to be considered complete. All information can be found on the Kuali Form.

1) Additional Nomination Information: name, email, phone number, major, credits completed
2) Reference Information (OPTIONAL): students that are nominated are welcome to add one statement of support from a reference of their choosing (recommended: faculty/staff/graduate students) to add to their application. However, this is NOT required since you already have support from your nominator.
3) A Written Response to Each of the Five Questions Posted Below (Statement of Support) (each limited to 300 words):

 a) What Registered Student Organizations (RSO) are you involved with that satisfies the requirements of the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship? Please include (a) your role in the organization (e.g., general member, committee member, executive board members, etc.), and (b) the length of time you were involved with the organization. Be sure to ONLY list the RSOs you will discuss on the next questions. (3oo-word limit)

b) How have you demonstrated leadership within the RSOs listed above, specifically in ways that meet the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship criteria? Please provide examples of your work to eliminate bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination through your leadership roles. (3oo-word limit)

c) What accomplishments are you most proud of in your efforts to eliminate bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination? Why does this specific achievement stand out to you? (300-word limit)

d) How has your involvement with RSOs shaped your understanding of leadership and your personal growth? Reflect on what you have learned about yourself through this work and how it has impacted your approach to eliminating discrimination. (300-word limit) 

e) How do you envision continuing this work within Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion post-graduation? Feel free to share your career aspirations or visions for serving the communities that you are part of after graduation. (300-word limit)