OIE Global Citizen Awards
Study Abroad Student of the Year 2015
Purpose: This award honors and recognizes outstanding contributions to international
understanding by CU-Boulder study abroad students.
Eligibility: Consideration for this award shall be given to current CU-Boulder students who:
 have participated in an official CU-Boulder study abroad program
 are global citizens and inspire global citizenship in others
 have made exemplary contributions to enrich the campus culturally and further
international understanding. This could consist of academic research, extra-curricular
campus activities, and/or community involvement abroad or in the U.S. (such as with
school programs, civic group programs, or service projects). Normally, recipients have
made contributions in more than one area.
(The nominee must be on campus for Fall 2015 in order to be considered for an award.)
Awards: The recipient will be presented with a gift card award of $100. The awards ceremony
will be held at the International Education Week reception on November 18, 2015 from 4:30
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Application Process: Any CU-Boulder faculty, staff, student or affiliate can nominate a CUBoulder study abroad student for the award.
To nominate a student, please submit the following documents:
 a completed nomination form
 a statement outlining in what ways the student is a global citizen, and how s/he has made
contributions to further international understanding. For the purpose of this award, OIE
defines a global citizen as someone who has heightened understanding of international
matters (cultural, educational, economic, political or other) and who acts to promote
increased understanding and cooperation between peoples of different countries and
cultures.
 optional: an additional letter of support from another reference who can address the
student’s involvement in activities pertinent to the eligibility criteria
 if possible, a resume or curriculum vitae from the student
Application deadline: All application materials must be received by the Office of International
Education by 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2015. For additional information, please contact the Office
of International Education (see contact information below).
Office of International Education
Center for Community, S355 – 123 UCB
Phone: 303-492-7741 ● Fax: 303-492-5185 ● http://studyabroad.colorado.edu ● studyabr@colorado.edu
OIE Global Citizen Awards
Study Abroad Student of the Year 2015
Application/Nomination Form
To nominate someone for this award, please follow the instructions below. Thank you.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOMINATORS:
Complete this application and submit it to the Office of International Education by 5 p.m. on
October 2, 2015 along with:
 a statement outlining in what ways the nominee is a global citizen (see definition on previous page),
and how s/he has made contributions to further international understanding
 optional: an additional letter of support from another reference who can address the candidate’s
involvement in activities pertinent to the eligibility criteria
 if possible, the candidate's resume or curriculum vitae
Name of candidate:
Your name: ________________________________
__________________________________
Your title: _________________________________
How long has the candidate been a CU-Boulder
student?
Your phone: ________________________________
Your email address: __________________________
___________________________________________
Your relationship to the University of Colorado:
Your relationship to the student:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
The Office of International Education actively promotes the ideal of international harmony by facilitating the exchange
of people and ideas. We provide opportunities that encourage understanding of and appreciation for all people and
cultures of our world.
Office of International Education
Center for Community, S355 – 123 UCB
Phone: 303-492-7741 ● Fax: 303-492-5185 ● http://studyabroad.colorado.edu ● studyabr@colorado.edu