OIE Global Citizen Awards
Muneeb Kamal International Student of the Year
2015
Purpose: This award honors and recognizes outstanding contributions to international understanding by
CU-Boulder international students.
Eligibility: Consideration for this award shall be given to current CU-Boulder international students who:
 are in the U.S. in a non-immigrant student status (e.g. F-1 or J-1)
 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 CU-Boulder
international 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 candidate’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: 303-492-8057 ● Fax: 303-492-5185 ● www.colorado.edu/oie/isss/ ● adviser@colorado.edu
OIE Global Citizen Awards
Muneeb Kamal International Student of
the Year 2015
Application/Nomination Form
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 student:
Your relationship to the University of Colorado:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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: 303-492-8057 ● Fax: 303-492-5185 ● www.colorado.edu/oie/isss/ ● adviser@colorado.edu