Yarick-Morgan Prize for Excellence

The Yarick-Morgan Prize for Excellence recognizes graduates of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences who have completed the University Honors Program and will pursue a graduate degree at the University of Kansas. The one-time, non-renewable scholarship of $10,000 is awarded for one academic year.

Eligibility

Completion of the University Honors Program
Undergraduate major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Enrollment in a graduate degree program at any University of Kansas campus

Application

Completed online application form
Curriculum Vitae, highlighting University Honors Program participation
Personal Statement answering the following question: How has the University Honors Program enhanced your undergraduate education and helped prepare you for your future? Max 500 words
One letter of recommendation about the student's academic excellence and preparation for graduate study (ideally from the student's undergraduate major) is submitted here.

In addition, the selection committee will access your undergraduate advising report in lieu of a transcript.

Deadline: May 1st

First Name *

Last Name *

Undergraduate Major(s) and Minor(s) *

Undergraduate GPA *

Intended Graduate Program and Degree *

Name of Recommender *

Please list your recommender here. Note that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact your recommender and provide him/her with a link to submit the letter.

Recommender Email *

Application Upload *

Please upload your complete application in a single file (ideally a PDF). Please make sure your name is on each page of the application.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Waiver and Agreement *

Yes

By submitting this application, I agree to waive my right to access the letter of recommendation. I understand that I am responsible for informing my letter writer about the submission deadline and sending reccommender a link to the submission site. I understand that the committee will review my unofficial transcript as part of their deliberations. I agree that my personal statement may be used, in whole or in part, for University Honors Program publications.

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Yarick-Morgan Prize for Excellence

Eligibility

Application

Deadline: May 1st