Ex.C.E.L. Award

Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership

In conjunction with the Student Union Activities, the Student Involvement & Leadership Center, and the Student Alumni Network, the Homecoming Steering Committee will select and honor two KU students with the annual Ex.C.E.L. Award for Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership.

 

These two students will be chosen based on their capacity for leadership, effective communication skills, involvement in the KU community, academic scholarship, and their ability to interact and work with a wide variety of students and organizations. The selected recipients of the Ex.C.E.L. Award will also each receive a cash gift and an award plaque from the KU Alumni Association.

 

All applications will be screened, and finalists will be selected to interview with the Ex.C.E.L. Award Selection Committee, comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators from various University departments. The Ex.C.E.L. Award finalists are presented and recognized during Homecoming Week.

Application

The 2024 Ex.C.E.L. Award is presented by:

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must be enrolled as full-time University of Kansas undergraduate students during the 2024-2025 academic year and have a minimum of 60 total credit hours.
  • Applicants must submit an application, supply contact information for one reference, a personal statement, and a résumé/CV.

    • The reference individual will receive a short survey to complete, and must be a KU faculty, staff, administrator, or representative of a community service agency.

  • Past Ex.C.E.L. winners are not eligible to apply for the award.
  • Winners are awarded a $250 stipend, an award plaque, and recognition at the Football game and throughout Homecoming week at various events.

Application Process

Students interested in applying for the award must submit:

 

  • Online application
  • Personal Statement discussing your qualifications for this award based on your KU experiences.
  • Résumé/CV
  • Contact information for one reference

Timeline

  • Online application opens: Wednesday Sept. 4 at 8 a.m.
  • Online application closes: Friday Sept. 27 at 8 a.m.
  • Upon notification that a candidate is a finalist, virtual interviews will take place Wednesday Oct. 2 – Friday Oct 4.
  • Finalist notifications: Tuesday Oct. 8 by 5 p.m.
  • Finalists will be asked to attend the following events:
    • Homecoming Awards Banquet | Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Jayhawk Welcome Center
    • Football Game: KU vs. Houston | Saturday, Oct. 19 at Time TBD, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Questions

Please contact Ryan Edmonds at ryan.edmonds@kualumni.org.

Application

Please complete the application below and upload the required materials.

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Please describe how you have emulated the qualities of the Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership award as a student at KU. (Please limit to 1000 words).

References will be contacted via email to complete a short survey. No reference letter will be required.

Student Clarification
By typing your name in the signature line below, you hereby certify that:

1. The information provided on this application is accurate and I understand that an incomplete application may result in my being declared ineligible for this award.

2. I understand that award recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and high standards of conduct.

3. I understand that I am expected to be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2024-2025 academic year.

4. I understand that I am expected to participate in Homecoming activities if selected as a finalist and/or the award winner.

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