Premio en memoria de Catherine Craig-Erhardt

El premio conmemora a Catherine Craig-Erhardt, que se unió a la Universidad Excelsior en 1980 y que sirvió como enlace de Excelsior con los servicios militares desde 1984 hasta su prematura muerte en 1986. El premio reconoce y conmemora su compromiso de ayudar a los miembros del servicio militar a alcanzar sus objetivos educativos.

Descripción del premio

El galardonado recibirá un premio que incluye un regalo monetario y será reconocido en la ceremonia de graduación.

Elegibilidad

  • Applicants must be members of the current year’s Excelsior University graduating class.
  • Active-duty service members, National Guard members, or Reservists are eligible.
  • Los veteranos que estuvieron en servicio activo durante la mayor parte del período de inscripción en la Universidad Excelsior son elegibles.

Criterios de selección

  • Service to others including voluntary or paid service to others beyond the normal expectations of the applicant’s job. This service may be demonstrated in the military, civilian, or community setting.
  • Commitment to education including the applicant’s commitment to his or her own education, persistence in the face of barriers to education, and the applicant’s commitment to the education of others.
  • Academic achievement within the context of Excelsior University Degrees, awards or scholarships received as well as evidence of further study such as admission to graduate school or earning a higher degree.
  • Professional and personal achievement including any accolades for professional advancement within the military as well as any evidence of exemplary promotion. Community service related awards or work will also be considered.

Plazo

The application window for 2027 will open on 15 marzo 2027 and all recommendations must be received by 16 abril 2027.

Recommendation Process

Service members may be recommended by a military ESO, a commanding officer, a military peer, or an Excelsior University staff member and must include:

  • Nombre, rango y rama militar
  • Dirección y números de teléfono
  • Fecha y tipo de título de la Universidad Excelsior obtenido o por obtener
  • Ocupación militar
  • Duración del servicio militar
  • Actividades o logros relacionados con cada uno de los criterios de selección
  • Statement on how the earned Excelsior University degree will help or has helped the applicant
  • Reason for recommendation

Send recommendation letters to:

Email: MilitaryAwards@excelsior.edu