Description

The Sibberson Award is a substantial monetary award established by the trusts of Erna Sibberson and Gretchen O.A. Sibberson. The purpose of the endowment is to honor the most deserving student(s) selected from among the highest-ranking member(s) of the senior class in the undergraduate program at Washburn University . Sibberson awards are to be made annually at commencement exercises. The award will be bestowed at each commencement exercise during the academic year (December-one exercise; May-three exercises). The award will recognize students who completed degrees during the most recent academic year. For fall graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from all undergraduate programs will receive the award. For spring graduates, the highest-ranking member of the senior class from the College of Arts and Sciences, from the School Applied Studies, and from the School of Business and the School of Nursing combined will receive the award.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

•  Must be a graduating senior in an undergraduate program leading to a baccalaureate degree
•  Must be completing a first baccalaureate degree
•  Must have completed a minimum of 30 of the last 40 or 40 of the last 60 credit hours at Washburn University
•  Must have completed an application for graduation with the University Registrar's Office
•  Must have attained a 4.0 grade point average or have the highest grade point average among the graduating class
•  Must be present to receive the award at either commencement in the academic year subsequent to degree completion
•  Must agree to having name, photo and biographical information used in publicity by the University
•  Must present three letters of reference from Washburn University faculty members

Students who qualify for the award and complete their application materials are named "Sibberson Finalists," and will be recognized as such at the commencement exercises in which they participate.

The Sibberson Award Committee will select the award winner shortly after the end of the semester in which the candidates have graduated. The award check will be presented to the winner at one of the commencements in the academic year subsequent to the winner's graduation . As noted above, applicants agree to return to a commencement exercise in the year following their graduation to receive the award.

Students who qualify for the Sibberson award will be notified by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of their academic advisor, department chair and/or dean in preparing their application.

Previous Sibberson Award Winners