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Sandi Richter
(814) 863-5973

Global Relations & Promotion
410 Boucke Building
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Ardeth and Norman Frisbey International Student Award

Purpose:

This award honors and recognizes outstanding contributions to international under-standing by graduate/undergraduate international students (holding non-immigrant status) enrolled in full-time resident instruction or its equivalent.

Eligibility:

Consideration for this award shall be given to all full-time graduate or undergraduate international students (holding non-immigrant status) enrolled in an academic program at any Penn State campus who have exhibited exemplary contributions furthering international understanding. This could consist of academic, athletic, or other extra-curricular campus activities and/or community involvement in school or civic group programs or service projects. Normally, recipients have made contributions in more than one area. Please note that international activities should have taken place at Penn State and that students must be enrolled for the 2012-2013 academic year in order to receive the award.

Number And Amount Of Awards:

There will be three awards of $1,000.00 each, one to an undergraduate international student, one to a graduate international student, and one to an outstanding student leader, regardless of academic level.

Application Process:

International students who believe that they meet the stated eligibility criteria must complete an application form and attach their supporting statements, and at least one, but not more than three, letters of recommendation, addressing the candidate's qualifications in light of the eligibility criteria.

Download an application. You can also pick up an application in 410 Boucke.

Application Deadline:

Whenever possible, nominations should be submitted electronically to . All nomination/application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, and should be addressed to Selection Committee Chair Kirk Simmons c⁄o Sandi Richter, 410 Boucke Building. For additional information, contact Sandi at (814) 863-5973 or .