The International Student of the Year Award Program (2023-2024)

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Overview:

The International Student of the Year Award Program is supported by CUPE 3906 and shall be given to international students who made notable, outstanding efforts to build the McMaster community.

Value

Two awards are available, each worth $300.

Eligibility:

Any international student. This award is won only once.

Application package

The application consists of three documents (in pdf format):

1-    Up to 500-700-word personal statement addressing the three points mentioned in the evaluation criteria below.

2-    A one-page nomination letter from a McMaster student, faculty or employer. The letter must be signed and includes the contact details of the nominator.

3-    A one-page reference letter from a McMaster faculty or employer. The letter must be signed and includes the contact details of the referee.

Note: Please make sure that each of the three files is named as follows: name of the document_your last name, (e.g., Personal Statement_Adam)

Evaluation criteria:

The applications will be assessed and given scores based on three elements:

  1. Impactfulness,
  2. Initiative for the betterment,
  3. Spirit generosity.

Review process:

Applications are reviewed by the Award Review Committee that mainly comprises non-applicant members from the International Committee and may include external reviewers from other organizations on campus. The International Officer oversees the review process, yet is not a reviewer to minimize bias.

Deadline:

Applications open on December 18th, 2023, and close on January 31st, 2024.

Results:

Results are expected to be announced on March 15th, 2024.

Submission portal

Please submit your application here (https://forms.office.com/r/HBEE5quh7C)  

General guidelines:

1. Please note that the failure to comply to the above format will lead to the exclusion of your application.

2. Please note that the disclosure of any incorrect or misleading information will lead to the denial of your application and may affect your ability to apply to any similar award programs.

For any question:

Please contact the International Officer at international@cupe3906.org