Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
2015 Application
Each year, a select group of students are called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards- Who’s Who Among Students
in American Universities and Colleges. This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 2,300 schools in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia and is symbolized by the presentation of an award certificate. Juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to
apply. There is no fee associated with application or receiving this honor.
Awards will be based on the following:
 Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate students and 3.4 for graduate students
 Community involvement
 Participation in co-curricular and/ or extra-curricular activities
 Reflective essay
 Good disciplinary standing
Name: Click here to enter text.
Year in School: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
Phone: Click here to enter text.
Local Address: Click here to enter text.
By turning in this cover sheet, I acknowledge that my application materials are accurate and complete to the best of my
ability. I also acknowledge that if I am not in good standing with the university, then I will be automatically disqualified
from the application process. I hereby give permission for the Dean of Students Office to obtain verification from the
University of my enrolled hours, grade point average and disciplinary standing. I have provided my University I.D. number
to facilitate this process.
UID#: Click here to enter text.
To apply, please include:
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Application Coversheet (this page)
Essay addressing the following:
o What is your definition of leadership?
o Why do you consider yourself to be a leader at Illinois State University? You may provide examples of
your leadership to support why you consider yourself a leader.
o How has participation in co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities led to your personal and/or
academic growth?
Current Resume
One letter of recommendation from individual who can speak about your college involvement
Email applications materials to Michelle Whited at mawhite@ilstu.edu by Friday, March 20
at 4:30pm
All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee and the winners will be announced at the annual Student Involvement
Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, April 12 from 11am-1pm in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.