Student Relations

The Cornell Black Alumni Association Spring Student Leadership Award recognizes a current senior (Class of 2012) undergraduate student of African descent for his/her outstanding leadership and efforts to enhance the lives of students and the community-at-large while attending Cornell University.  The purpose of the award is to recognize past accomplishments and encourage ongoing development of leadership qualities and social consciousness.  CBAA Cornell Tradition fellows are not eligible for this award.

In order to apply for the award, eligible candidates must send in a completed application by APRIL 15, 2012.  A completed application consists of Personal Information, Community Service Information, Transcript, and two (2) one-page essays.  The application should be sent to via e-mail to Donell Hicks, Esq. ’97 at DAH7@Cornell.edu  A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt. 

The selected candidate will receive a $500 stipend which he/she may use to transition into the business community, continue his/her academic study, or at his/her discretion.  The successful candidate will be notified in May 2012 and will be acknowledged on the CBAA website and other social media.

The award will be granted on the basis of:

1.      The candidate’s extracurricular and community involvement during his/her time at Cornell.  Emphasis will be placed on service that:

·           demonstrates leadership in campus or community organizations;

·           improved interrelationships among Cornell students, faculty, administrative staff or the greater Ithaca community; and 

·           commitment to uplifting people of African descent.

2.      Completion of an essay that describes the candidate’s past activities and plans for contributing to CBAA, Cornell University, and the greater community.