Undergraduate Awards & Prizes
The Committee on Undergraduate Awards & Prizes is currently seeking nominations for our most prestigious institutional honors. Lehigh University is committed to the values of excellence, integrity, equitable community, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and leadership. We are proud of our students who embody these ideals through their tremendous efforts on campus and within our local and global communities. These awards serve to recognize the indelible mark these individuals leave on Lehigh and the profound impact they have on their peers.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations are collected individually for each award. To nominate a student, please follow the steps below:
- Review the Awards: Browse the list of available honors displayed below.
- Download the Criteria: Click the PDF icon next to any award to view specific eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
- Submit Your Nomination: Once you have selected the appropriate category, click the "Nominate" button associated with that specific award to access the submission form.
Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup
Awarded to a senior for leadership in the University's best interest. Per Theodore Roosevelt, character means resolution, courage, energy, self-control, and fearless initiative. It pairs respect for others with a drive to overcome any obstacle. Most importantly, it requires common sense—the essential quality without which real character cannot exist
Class of 1904 Award
A merit-based scholarship awarded to rising seniors who demonstrate a balanced excellence in character, academic scholarship, and the promise of future leadership through extracurricular involvement
David M. Hellekjaer Memorial Award
Recognizing a senior who embodies a passion for the natural or physical sciences, vigorous participation in athletics, and/or dedicated leadership within Greek life
Deborah Pearsall Prize
Awarded to a female identifying undergraduate student who best exemplifies engaged leadership, an optimistic 'can-do' spirit, and the courage to do what is right
Student Senate Leadership Award
A scholarship bestowed upon juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and initiative in any aspect of student life
The University Service Award
Honors seniors whose ideals and activities have been devoted unselfishly to their fellow students and the best interests of the Lehigh community.