Kiongozi Award for Outstanding International Leadership

The word “kiongozi” means leader in Swahili.  The Kiongozi Award for Outstanding International Leadership is awarded to one graduating international student (either undergraduate or graduate) each academic year based on demonstrated extra-curricular involvement and academic leadership.  The Kiongozi Award recipient will have proven themselves to be a person who cares deeply about the international student population as well as advancing issues of internationalization on campus and off.  

The Kiongozi Award winner receives:

• A beautiful crystal globe with their name etched on it
• $100 in cash
• The prestige of being named an outstanding international student leader

If you would like to nominate someone for the Kiongozi Award, please review the award guidelines and complete all forms by the March 24 deadline.

Kiongozi Award Description and Guidelines

Kiongozi Award Application

Kiongozi Award Recommendation Form