Rising Scholar Award

 

Ivana Small - Recipient of 2022 Marshall Sauceda Rising Scholar Award (top left)

Daisy Huerta - Recipient of 2022 Marshall Sauceda Rising Scholar Award (bottom right)

 

Marshall Sauceda Rising Scholar Award

The Marshall Sauceda Rising Scholar Award recognizes an emerging undergraduate researcher in the ACE Program. Eligible candidates are current ACE students who have participated in onsite or external undergraduate research.

The recipient of the Rising Scholar Award will receive:

• An award at the annual ACE Recognition Banquet

• Coverage for up to two graduate or professional school application fees (alumni are not eligible)

• Designation of the award on the recipient’s resume or curriculum vitae

Application Process

ACE students must complete the online application here

A complete application includes 1) General Information, 2) Personal Essay, 3) Resume or Curriculum Vitae, and 4) the Faculty Endorsement (submitted by a faculty research mentor).

The application deadline is February 14, 2025.

Faculty Endorsement

The guidelines for the Faculty Endorsement can be viewed here