This category recognizes current scholarship recipients and scholarship alumni who have been strong supporters of Scholarship Office initiatives and other programmatic efforts, demonstrating engagement that exceeds the minimums outlined in their scholarship award agreements and that continues past graduation when they become ambassadors in the community and mentors to current students.
Eligibility
All domestic and overseas scholarship recipients who are in Good Standing at the time of application as well as all domestic and overseas scholarship alumni who have remained engaged with the Scholarship Office after graduation. The applicant should serve in the events and information sessions whenever is needed. Showed a great initiative and maintain regular communications with the Scholarship Office. Served as a mentor and resource for future domestic and overseas scholarship recipients both during and after the Award Period. The current students might have attended or volunteered for a minimum number of (5) events or activities. Alumni may have helped promote the application cycle or been on panels or profiled in the Scholarship Office webpage or studyatAQF Instagram account. The Scholarship Office will determine the awardees based on number of events and how students performed during the events of the year.
Application Process
Open to nominations and direct applications. Complete submissions include: online application form, CV or resume, short statement on what they gained from their scholarship experience that makes them active supporters of the Scholarship Office. Providing a list of activities, they have participated in.
Award Inclusions
Each award includes a 5,000 AED honorarium
Number of Awards
The award is open for 2 students annually (one for current students and one
Criteria
Mentorship of current and new students
Impact of engagement support
Profiled in Scholarship Office social media
Successful participation in the Scholarship Office events and information sessions, inspired future students.