Seawolf Community Service Award

Applications are due on Monday, October 19, 2009.

Download the Fall 2009 Application

Purpose
The University of Alaska Anchorage prides itself in being a partner with the Anchorage community as illustrated through its University as a Public Square philosophy. Students are encouraged to embrace relationships that foster philanthropic and volunteer opportunities that enhance academic, cultural, emotional, and social development.

The Seawolf Community Service Award is bestowed upon a student who exhibits an exemplary commitment to volunteer service.  The intent of this award is to publicly recognize and honor individuals for their dedication and recognize the importance of community involvement.

Criteria for Eligibility
Community service activities must enhance the University and Anchorage communities while making a connection to the educational mission at UAA.  The applicant’s involvement must enhance and promote individual and collective growth of students.

• Have not previously received the Seawolf Community Service Award
• Currently enrolled in at least six credits or more at the University of Alaska Anchorage and in good disciplinary standing
• Minimum of 2.5/4.0 cumulative UAA GPA (at time of application)
• Have completed service during the previous academic year (fall, spring, summer)
• Submitted a complete application

Awarding Process
The Seawolf Community Service Award Selection Committee is composed of two faculty/staff members and two students not applying for the Seawolf Community Service Award. After verifying eligibility, the committee evaluates the application materials based on accuracy and thoroughness of application materials, service projects, breadth of participation, and significance of contributions to communities.

Award recipients receive up to a 12 credit UAA tuition waiver, Seawolf lapel pin, and certificate of recognition.

Special Considerations
The number of actual awards available each semester varies.  All applicants are notified of their award status within ten days following the committee’s decision.  Tuition waiver recipients must be admitted to the University of Alaska Anchorage and tuition waivers may only be used for Anchorage campus classes that are not self-support.  Tuition waiver recipients must meet all published and unpublished eligibility requirements.  If, after informing a recipient they are receiving a tuition waiver, the University determines they are not eligible for a waiver; the recipient will retain the Seawolf Community Service Award distinction, but will not receive any additional consideration in place of the forgone tuition wavier.

Application Deadline
To be considered for the Seawolf Community Service Award, a complete application must be received by the Student Clubs and Greek Life staff in Student Union 210 by 5pm on Monday, October 19, 2009.

Questions
Should you have questions regarding the Seawolf Community Service Leader Award or this process, please contact Jill Taylor, Leadership Coordinator for Student Clubs and Greek Life at 907-786-1217 or via e-mail at Jill.Taylor@uaa.alaska.edu.