Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) faculty are invited to nominate outstanding students for the Emerging Scholars program, recognizing learners who go beyond grades to show perseverance, creativity, professionalism, and promise.
Nominations
- Faculty may nominate up to five students per academic year.
- Eligible students must:
- Be enrolled in six or more credits during both fall and spring of the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Not be a dual-credit student.
- Nominations should share specific stories or examples of how the student excelled through innovative thinking, leadership, applied learning, or unique contributions.
- Short excerpts of student work are welcome within the word limits of the form.
Awards
- Students selected as Emerging Scholars will each receive a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year
- Up to four students will be recognized in each School of Instruction, plus one at-large award
- Awardees will be honored at a ceremony to be held at the
Deadline
- Nominations are due by April 1, 2026.
Take a moment to recognize the inspiring students in your classes! For questions, please contact Brenda Fisher at brendafisher@cwi.edu.