UMAA Student Leadership Awards

Overview of Award

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) annually awards $500 scholarships to undergraduate student leaders for their academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities and contributions to the University of Minnesota. Candidates must first apply for the President's Student Leadership & Service Awards (PSLSA) in order to be considered for this award and the Donald R. Zander Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Following the selection committee review of applications, candidates will be notified if they are PSLSA recipients and given further information on the subsequent UMAA Student Leadership Award application process, involving an additional written essay and personal interview.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Undergraduate Student
2. 2009 President's Student Leadership and Services Award Recipient
3. 3.25 GPA (as of Dec 31, 2008)
4. Personal interview

Application Process

1. Candidates for this award must first apply for the President's Student Leadership and Service Awards.
2. The PSLSA Selection Committee will forward a pool of qualified undergraduate students as candidates to the UMAA & Donald R. Zander Award Selection Committee. This committee considers candidates for both the UMAA and Donald R. Zander Awards.
3. Candidate Notification: Week of March 2nd
4. Candidate Interviews: March 24th – March 26th
5. Recipient Notification: Week of April 6th
6. Awards presented at the President’s Awards Banquet on Monday, May 4th

Please direct questions to the Student Activities Office, (612) 626-6919.