Outstanding Leadership
Charles J. Ping International Leadership Award
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) created this award in 2010 to recognize outstanding leadership by an international student enrolled at Ohio University. This award is named for President Emeritus Charles J. Ping, president of Ohio University from 1975-1994, to honor his support for international education and exchange. President Emeritus Ping's leadership resulted in the expansion of international education at Ohio University. In 2016, a second category was added to recognize leadership and contributions to the international community by students who are not in F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant status.
APPLICATION PROMPT
- Are you applying for the Undergraduate (F-1 or J-1 status only), Graduate (F-1 or J-1 status only), or Domestic Award (nonimmigrant status)?
- As a student at Ohio University, how have you demonstrated leadership and support for the international community on campus?
Kerrigan Family Scholarship
The Kerrigan Family Scholarship was created by the Kerrigan Family in 2012 to provide financial support to any student with a demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be involved in leadership activity within the Ohio University community and/or the Athens, Ohio community.
APPLICATION PROMPT
- A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence and talents can advance through perseverance and dedication. Share about an experience where you exhibited a growth mindset.
- Describe your financial need.
Outstanding Graduate Student Leader
Doctoral Level
The Outstanding Graduate Student Leader Award will be awarded to a Doctoral graduate student for outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and/or community service. All Doctoral graduate students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible. A student may be the recipient of this award once during their tenure at Ohio University.
Masters Level
The Outstanding Graduate Student Leader Award will be awarded to a Masters graduate student for outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and/or community service. All Masters graduate students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible. A student may be the recipient of this award once during their tenure at Ohio University.
APPLICATION PROMPT
The outstanding graduate student demonstrates leadership in extracurricular activities or through service to their community. How have you demonstrated leadership in your graduate program and what were the outcomes of the experience for yourself and the community?
Outstanding Senior Leader Award
The Outstanding Senior Leader Awards will be presented to up to seven Ohio University seniors for outstanding leadership during their collegiate careers. The Outstanding Senior Leader Awards are cumulative awards and are meant to recognize a collegiate record of leadership and service to the University and/or Athens communities. All full-time undergraduate students with senior standing and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible. Up to seven students may be the recipients of the Outstanding Senior Leader Award once during their tenure at Ohio University.
John Newton Templeton
The Outstanding Senior Leader – John Newton Templeton Award will be presented to one Ohio University senior in honor of the first African American student to graduate from Ohio University in 1828. This is a cumulative award and is meant to recognize a collegiate record of leadership, including significant contributions to the life of African American students on campus. All full-time undergraduate students with senior standing and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible.
APPLICATION PROMPT
Outstanding Senior Leader Award recipients have a long legacy of impressive service to OHIO and its communities, making the university a better place than when they arrived on campus. How will the impact of your leadership be felt after you graduate this spring?
Rudy Leadership Award
This award, instituted in 1986, is the result of the contribution of Joel S. and Marlene Rudy. The proceeds of their contribution are used to reward and recognize the exceptional leadership contributions, ability and potential of a currently enrolled undergraduate student who plans to be in attendance at Ohio University during the entire upcoming academic year. All undergraduate students on the Athens campus who have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA at Ohio University and are either first year, sophomore or junior standing are eligible.
APPLICATION PROMPT
In her best-selling novel 'The Secret Life of Bees', Sue Monk Kidd wrote, "The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters." What matters to you, how have you contributed to that cause, and how will you continue contributing to that cause during your time at OHIO?
Alumni Relations Leaving a Legacy Award
Recipient must be a junior entering their senior year who has distinguished themself by demonstrating the capacity for leadership, commitment to community and institutional service, and a concentration on academic excellence. Recipient should have a diverse history of organizational involvement at Ohio University, including key leadership roles and commitment. Also, recipient should show a commitment to the graduating class by involvement demonstrated previously and promise for the future. The recipient must also show a pattern of commitment to Ohio University that will be carried on by active involvement as an alum.
APPLICATION PROMPT
Please provide a personal narrative outlining your commitment to the class of 2025, and how you will carry forward that commitment during your senior year and as an OHIO alum.
OHIO Online Community Award
Established for students enrolled in online programs, but open to all who work to create a sense of belonging with other students, faculty, and staff. Emphasis from the committee is given to students who have created a sense of community and belonging in the online program environment. Applicants/Nominees should highlight any specific groups/initiatives created along with the outcomes.