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Prize Scholarships and Academic Awards >
Prize Scholarships
and Academic Awards
In addition to the above university scholarship funds, the
following endowed funds have been established, and
prizes from the income are awarded annually in recognition
of exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular
activities. These prizes are not awarded unless, in the
opinion of the Committee on Academic Awards, Faculty of
Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, qualified candidates
appear.
At an awards ceremony held each spring, public
announcement is made of the recipients of these prize
scholarships. Since election is made by the Committee on
Academic Awards, no application is necessary. Nominations
are made by faculty and staff members. Student nominations
are not allowed, but students can discuss deserving
peers with faculty members. Inquiries concerning these
prize scholarships should be addressed to the Committee
on Academic Awards.
The Air Force ROTC Prize Award was established in 2008
by Tufts Air Force alumni. First preference for the prize will
be awarded to junior or senior students from the Tufts
undergraduate colleges who are enrolled in an AFROTC
program with recommendation to the Awards Committee
by an AFROTC Staff Officer. The award is based on scholastic
achievement, demonstrated leadership, and significant
contributions by the candidates to the university and
greater community.
The Vida H. Allen Prize is presented annually to the
student who has written the best senior honors thesis in
the Department of History.
The Army ROTC Prize Award was established in 2008 by
Tufts Army alumni. First preference for the prize will be
awarded to junior or senior students from the Tufts
undergraduate colleges who are enrolled in an AROTC
program with recommendation to achievement, demonstrated
leadership, and significant contributions by the
candidate to the university and greater community.
The Alpha Omicron Pi Prize Scholarship, founded by the
Boston Alumnae of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi,
is awarded to that student who best represents the
combination of very high scholarship and significant
participation in social service work.
The Alpha Xi Delta Prize Scholarship, founded by the
Boston Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, is awarded to
that junior who, throughout the freshman and sophomore
years, has attained a high scholastic record and who, by
loyal cooperation in college activities of merit, has given
evidence of the greatest promise of future achievement.
The Nancy W. Anderson Award for Environmental
Sustainability is awarded to a junior or senior normally
majoring in environmental studies whose work in the
natural and social sciences, engineering, or humanities
promotes integration of those subjects in informing public
policy decisions that may protect endangered natural
resources while promoting sound social and economic
development.
The Department of Anthropology Prize is awarded
annually to a student who has shown excellence in
anthropological studies.
The Arabic Language, Culture and Literature Prize is
awarded annually to a graduating senior who has
demonstrated excellence in the studies of the Arabic
language, literature, and culture.
The Architectural Studies Prize is awarded annually to a
senior majoring in architectural studies who has demonstrated
academic excellence and a commitment to the field
of architectural studies. The prize is supported by the
memorial fund for Margaret Henderson Floyd, professor of
art and architectural history.
The Art & Art History Prize is awarded each year by the
Department of Art & Art History to a graduating senior who
has demonstrated a combination of superior academic
achievement in course work (and independent study) and
commitment to the field through participation in relevant
activities beyond the classroom, such as work, internships
or exhibitions, study abroad, and involvement with
professional groups. Attention is given to the number,
range and level of classes taken in Art & Art History, to
performance in FAH 100 (our capstone course), and to the
quality of written work produced throughout. Selection is
by faculty vote, and advisors are responsible for recommending
candidates.
The Robert Asch Prize was established in 2002 by friends
and family of Bob Asch to honor the former director of the
Tufts-in-Tübingen program. A beloved friend to all who
knew him, Bob served as director from 1972 to 2001. He
was known both for his zest for life and a humanistic
approach to his quest for international understanding.
Awarded to juniors or seniors who will use the fund for
research, projects, or internships in a German-speaking
country.
The Asian Studies Prize is awarded to a graduating senior
who has demonstrated excellence and interest for future
development in Asian studies.
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