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SAFS Graduating Seniors - are you a community-engaged and intellectually creative student in your field? Is there a pursuit you could undertake if you just had funding? Be sure to consider this rare opportunity, and let me know if you want a recommendation: Nominations are being sought for the 2018 Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize The Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize seeks to identify the most outstanding graduating senior, based on the criteria below, and to grant an award to be used for "future growth and development, travel, graduate study, or meditation," to quote one of the Prize founders, Gerald Faverman. In 2018, the amount awarded will be approximately $4,000. Selection Criteria 1. The award recipient must be a Michigan State University senior, majoring in any discipline, who is expected to graduate during 2018 (Spring, Summer, or Fall). 2. The award recipient will exhibit an open, curious, creative approach to education and ideas, and intellectual ingenuity will be evident. More weight will be given to intellectual curiosity and innovation than to grades attained, although a cumulative GPA above 3.0 is preferred. 3. The award recipient will have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering her/his own progress and in enriching the lives of others. The recipient will also have demonstrated innovation and creativity over their career at Michigan State University. A commitment to community service should be evident. Nomination Procedure There is no formal nomination or application form. Each nomination packet should include: One letter of nomination from a Michigan State University faculty or academic staff member (includes advisors). Letters of support are not necessary. The letter of nomination should be addressed to the Featherstone Nomination Committee, 312 Administration Building. An essay or letter written by the student of not more than 1,000 words, which describes their journey to and through Michigan State University and their future goals. The student's name, MSU Net ID, address, and telephone number must be included on the student's submission. Student’s resume (not to exceed 2 pages) The nomination letter, student essay, and student resume should address the ways in which the student exemplifies the award criteria. Specific examples of activities and achievements are especially helpful to the selection committee. The nomination letter, student essay, and student resume, should be submitted as one complete attachment and should be emailed in PDF format to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> no later than Friday, March 9, 2018 at 5 pm. Late applications will not be considered. Finalists will be notified for an in-person interview. The presentation of the Featherstone Prize Award plaque to the recipient takes place at the appropriate commencement/awards ceremony the first weekend in May. For further information, contact the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at (517) 353-5380 (e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or the Featherstone Society representative, Dr. Jackie Taylor ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Lynne Frechen Executive Staff Assistant to R. Sekhar Chivukula Office of the Assoc. Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies Michigan State University, Hannah Administration Bldg. 426 Auditorium Road, Room 312 East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 353-5380; Fax: (517) 432-2069 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Web: http://undergrad.msu.edu <http://undergrad.msu.edu/>