The University Honors Program is seeking nominations for undergraduate awards and the UHP Teaching and Mentoring Award. Anyone can nominate a student, instructor or faculty member for these awards. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Eligibility for awards and links to the nomination forms are listed below.
Not sure if a student is in honors? Nominate them and the UHP staff will determine their eligibility. Email ksuhonors@k-state.edu with any questions.
University Honors Program Outstanding First-Year Award | Nominations due 5 p.m. Friday, March 1
This award will honor a current first-year, non-transfer student in the University Honors program who has demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in the Honors community. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship.
Minimum qualifications
- Current 3.5 K-State GPA
- Successful completion of (or current enrollment in) UHP 189
University Honors Program Outstanding Student Award| Nominations due 5 p.m. Friday, March 1
This award will honor a current student (not a first-year student) in the University Honors Program who has demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in the Honors community. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship.
Minimum qualifications
- Current 3.5 K-State GPA
- Successful completion of UHP 189
- Additional involvement in the UHP. This can include participation in honors events, involvement in the Honors House, completion of (or current enrollment in) Honors courses (beyond UHP 189), or completion of a co-curricular experience.
University Honors Program Teaching and Mentoring Award| Nominations or applications are due by Friday, March, 1
This acknowledges the role that instructors and mentors play in supporting students in the University Honors Program (UHP) in any or all of the following ways:
- Challenging students intellectually
- Supporting academic growth
- Mentoring UHP capstone projects and experiences
- Advising students
- Helping students prepare for careers after college
Award applicants may self-nominate, can be nominated by another faculty member, or can be nominated by current UHP students. The winner will receive a $500 award as DRA funds. Any faculty or staff member (any rank) who works in a mentoring or teaching capacity with UHP students is eligible.
