Region VI Graduate Rising Star Award

This award recognizes a graduate student for achievement, involvement, and potential in the Student Affairs profession.

The Graduate Rising Star Award recognizes a student pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in a student affairs-related degree program for their achievement, involvement, and potential in the student affairs profession. The recipient will receive a complementary registration for the NASPA Western Regional Conference as well as a $250 scholarship from Region VI.

Award Criteria:

• Current enrollment in a masters or doctoral program in student affairs, higher education, or a related field at an institution within NASPA Region VI

• The intention of pursuing a career within student affairs

• Involvement in campus activities and/or organizations

• Leadership and innovation in their assistantship, internship, and/or cooperative experience

• Potential for significant contributions to the student affairs profession