Belle K. Ribicoff Prize

This prize is awarded annually to an exemplary graduating senior who has completed his or her junior year at the University of Hartford. Academic excellence is the primary criterion for this award. A cumulative grade point average at the University of Hartford of at least 3.7 is required. If the candidate is a transfer student, he or she must have a strong academic transcript from the institution or institutions previously attended. In addition to an outstanding formal academic record, the candidate should demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and familiarity with the major concepts and ideas that have shaped our culture and civilization. The prize will also recognize intellectual curiosity, originality of thought, and a commitment to extracurricular activities, including service to the university and/or to the larger community.

John G. Lee Medal

This medal is awarded annually to an exemplary graduating senior based on the following three criteria: academic excellence (based mainly on cumulative grade point average), community service, and a permanent (home) address in one of 30 designated towns in the Greater Hartford Area. Community service can be to the University of Hartford Community, Greater Hartford Community, town, or organization.

Applying for Ribicoff and Lee awards:

In order to apply, please complete a document/mini-packet that responds to the criteria for the Ribicoff and/or Lee awards described above and mail/deliver to: Dr. Guy C. Colarulli, Associate Provost, (CC 330). You may use the same materials if you are applying to both the Ribicoff Prize and the Lee Medal.

The document you submit should also include a copy of your transcript (a student copy will do), a faculty letter of support, a list of other faculty and staff references, a list and brief description of your extracurricular activities and leadership, and list and brief description of any service to the university or community activities. Please also include contact numbers, phone number, address, and email address. We need to receive your application no later than February 20 of your senior year. The Ribicoff Prize and John G. Lee Medal selection committee will choose the recipients by late March.

The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose:

The William E. Simon Fellowship is designed to encourage students as they complete their undergraduate education to pursue lives that will benefit themselves and their fellow men and women -- that is, lives of "noble purpose." The Fellowship is an unrestricted cash grant that will be awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society.   Each year ISI will award three Fellowships for Noble Purpose. The top award will be for $40,000. Two additional fellows will be chosen each year to receive grants of $5,000 each. Over the coming five years, ISI will award $250,000 to graduating college seniors who are named Simon Fellows. Examples of how recipients may use their award include: engage directly in the civic life of their community, help to create opportunity for others, including job creation, advance their expertise, and/or fund the ultimate realization of their noble purpose.

In addition to their mature conception of and passion for what they hope to accomplish, nominees for the prize will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record and extracurricular activities. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications should be postmarked by February 1.   For more information and an application, go to their website: www.isi.org/programs/fellowships/simon.html