For Staff: Nominating a Student

Submission Deadlines

We Start Accepting Nominations on Monday, October 20th at 9:00 a.m.

We Stop Accepting Nominations on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:59 p.m.

Students Have Until Tuesday, February 10th at 11:59 p.m. to accept their nominations and submit a Statement of Support (see below for more information).

**Accepted students must be available for the Cohen Day of Service and the Cohen Scholarship Dinner. Click here for more information.

I am a UConn faculty/staff/graduate student who is interested in nominating an undergraduate student for the Cohen Scholarship? What are my next steps?

Once the application for Cohen opens on Monday, October 20th, press the link to the Kuali form. The Kuali form will ask you to submit the following information:

  1. Personal Information of the Submitter (you)
  2. Personal Information of the Student that you are Nominating: should auto-populate on the form once you type the student’s name in
  3. Answers to the Following Questions about the Student you Wish to Nominate (prompted on the form): 
    1.  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.
    2. 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 provide examples of specific actions, initiatives, or programs that the student has led or contributed to that reflect their dedication to inclusion.
    3. 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.

    The form stops accepting nominations on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11:59 p.m. Your student has until Tuesday, February 10th at 11:59 p.m. to accept their nominations and submit additional information. From here, we will email you with the next steps.

    **A student can also apply directly for the Cohen Scholarship themselves–click For Students: Applying as a Student for more details.

    I am an undergraduate student who was nominated for the Cohen Scholarship. What are my next steps?

    If you were nominated for the Cohen scholarship, that’s great! You have until Tuesday, February 10th at 11:59 p.m. to decide whether you accept or deny this nomination. Press the link to the Kuali application below and follow the instructions on the form. If you wish to reject your nomination, simply click the option to deny. If you wish to accept your nomination, the Kuali form will ask you to submit the following information:

    1. Personal Information: name, email, phone number, major, and credits completed
    2. Answers to the Following Questions (prompted on the form): 
      1. What Registered Student Organizations (RSO) are you involved with that satisfies the requirements of the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship? Please include:
        1. Your role in the organization (e.g., general member, committee member, executive board members, etc.) 
        2. The length of time you were involved with the organization.
        3. Be sure to ONLY list the RSOs you will discuss on the next questions. (300-word limit)
      2. 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. (300-word limit)
      3. 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)
      4. 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) 
      5. 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)

    **You must submit all required information in order to be considered for the Cohen Student Leadership Scholarship. From here, we will email you with the next steps.