Alderdice Award

Jennifer Alderdice Homecoming Award

In her 13 years at the University of Kansas Alumni Association, Jennifer Alderdice motivated countless students to become involved and take pride in the University. As assistant vice president, she organized hundreds of events for the Student Alumni Network and the KU community.

 

Jen’s motivation and dedication to our University are inspiring, and those who possess her attributes should be recognized. The 2009 Homecoming Steering Committee created this award to honor Jen, a longtime Steering Committee advisor. Jen left the Alumni Association after she and her husband adopted a baby in 2009. 

 

The winner of the Jennifer Alderdice Homecoming Award will be selected based on outstanding dedication, initiative, motivation, positive attitude, and contributions to KU — in other words, the Jayhawk who best emulates the qualities of Jen Alderdice. The winner will be recognized during Homecoming Week. View a list of past recipients.

Application

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must be a full-time sophomore or junior student with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be presently active in the KU community.
  • Current members of the Homecoming Steering Committee are excluded from applying.
  • Applicants must submit an essay.
  • The committee will accept nominations as well as individual applications. If nominated, the nominee will need to fill out an application as well.
  • Winner is 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.
  • 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 (dedication, initiative, motivation, positive attitude) of the Jennifer Alderdice award as a student at KU. Please limit to 500 words.

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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 2024-25 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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