International Student Achievement Awards
The University of Florida International Student Achievement Awards were created to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of international students at UF. The Warrington College of Business is fortunate to have a rich and vibrant community of international students and scholars. We are thankful for each and every international student who calls Warrington home. You enrich our campus and contribute to our community in a unique way.
The International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony is held each year in tandem with the UF’s International Education Week and is sponsored by the UF International Center.
Nomination Process
These awards recognize the contributions of outstanding international students who are advancing and contributing to the global dimensions of UF’s missions of teaching, research, or service.
Nominees should be current students who have distinguished themselves in various ways, including:
- Academic excellence
- Outstanding teaching and mentorship
- Community service and civic engagement
- Leadership and innovation
- Development of creative solutions to global problems
- Contributions to global research projects
Students will be considered based on their degree level for one of three awards, listed below. Three recipients will be chosen to receive each award at the university level. In addition to the three monetary awards, business students may also apply for a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement. All award and certificate recipients will be honored at the International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.
Nominations should include the following documents:
- A letter of support.
- An essay by the student focusing on their contributions to the global dimensions of UF’s mission of teaching, research, and/or service (600-word limit).
- A current C.V.
Nomination Deadline: 5pm EST on October 5, 2023
Contact Dr. Erica Studer-Byrnes you have questions or would like to nominate a student.
Alec Courtelis Award
(Outstanding PhD International Student Award)
Two nominees will be selected by WCB. Three recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive a plaque and $2,000 award.
- Students currently enrolled in a PhD program in the Warrington College of Business
- Student demonstrates the highest level of research and academic excellence in addition to a strong connection to UF and the Gainesville community
- Student must be a non-immigrant F-1/J-1 student visa holder
- Students must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2022 semester and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA
Outstanding Master's/MBA International Student Award
Two nominees will be selected by WCB. Three recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive a plaque and $1,500 award.
- Students currently enrolled in a Master’s program in the Warrington College of Business
- Student demonstrates the highest level of academic and professional excellence in addition to an impact in the broader campus and/or local community
- Student must be a non-immigrant F-1/J-1 student visa holder
- Students must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2022 semester and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA
Outstanding Undergraduate International Student Award
Two nominees will be selected by WCB. Three recipients will be selected university-wide and will receive a plaque and $1,000 award.
- Students currently enrolled in B.S. or B.A. program in the Warrington College of Business
- Student demonstrates the highest level of academic excellence in addition to leadership and involvement with the broader campus and/or local community
- Student must be a non-immigrant F-1/J-1 student visa holder
- Students must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2022 semester and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA
Certificates of Outstanding Achievement
10 recipients will be selected by WCB and recognized at the International Student Achievement Awards Ceremony.
- Undergraduate or graduate international students currently enrolled in the Warrington College of Business
- Student demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and community engagement
- Student has not received award before
- Student must be a non-immigrant F-1/J-1 student visa holder
- Students must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2022 semester and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA