African American Studies
Student Awards
Winners of the Awards are announced at the AFS Semester Convocations
Information due to AFS office no later than Monday deadline at 4:30 pm.
African American Studies Student of the Year - deadline: 3rd Monday in April
Student must be an African American Studies major or minor, have a 2.7 or better GPA, and have a demonstrated record of service to African American communities or groups. This may be demonstrated through an internship, student organization activities, or other volunteer work. Students are required to submit a letter of nomination from a person familiar with the applicant's service work. The letter should describe the work performed, the length of time performed, and the quality of the applicant's performance.
Outstanding Graduating Senior - deadline: 3rd Monday in November and April
Student must be an African American Studies major (first or second) and have a 3.0 or better GPA. In addition to these criteria, preference will be given to a student who has consistently engaged in African American Studies related activities, on and off campus (e.g. Served as a student ambassador, helped with planning of an AFS event, participated in CACE, etc.). Students must submit a letter of nomination from an African American Studies professor who can speak to the applicant's dedication to African American Studies. Students must also submit a 250-350 word essay describing why he/she feels deserving of this award.
Outstanding African American Studies Student Essay - deadline: 3rd Monday in November and April
Award given for a paper written on an African diaspora subject. It may be a course paper and can only have one author. Essay must be 8 or more pages. Preference given to papers written in an AFS core or elective course. Submit paper with a cover sheet, which includes writer's name, name of course, telephone number, and email address.
Study Abroad Program
Stipend of $100.00 given to students who are accepted to a UNCG Study Abroad program. Once accepted, contact the Program's Director.
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Nominations by fellow graduates, AFS faculty past and present, and AFS staff past and present for the African American Studies Distinguished Graduate Awards will be taken until August 13, 2012. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Please note that the requirements for each award varies. Recipients will be notified by August 30, 2012. Awards are only given to those who received an AFS degree between 2002 and Spring 2012. The selection committee will include members of the AFS Advisory board, at least one AFS faculty member, and current students.
Community Service Award
Given to the AFS graduate who has been actively engaged with service projects that have been significantly beneficial to the local, national, or international community.
A 1-2 page essay describing the work and evidence of the work, i.e. letter from a supervisor, newspaper article, etc.
Distinguished Educator
This award acknowledges outstanding achievement and service to the recipient's profession of teaching a younger generation of students about the history and culture of people of African descent.
A 1-2 page essay describing the work, and evidence of the work, i.e. letter from a supervisor, newspaper article, etc.
Distinguished Artist
This award acknowledges the work of a visual or performing artist whose work has been displayed on the local, national, or international level and has increased awareness of the talents of people of African descent. A sample of the work, i.e. youtube video, pictures and a list of performance/exhibits including the dates and locations.
Distinguished Entrepreneur or Business Owner/Manager
Award given to a graduate who has been successful in business and has found ways to share his/her success with others as a mentor or philanthropist.
A 1-2 page essay describing the work and evidence of the work, i.e. letter from a supervisor, newspaper article, etc.
Distinguished Author or Scholar
Award given to a graduate who has published scholarly or creative work on the experiences of people of African descent. A copy of the work as a PDF is preferred.
