2025 Outstanding American Indian Student Service Award
The Outstanding American Indian Student Service Award commends students at The University of New Mexico-Main Campus committed to serving Indigenous communities at large. Recognition is based on applicant accomplishment and achievement in the areas of leadership, participation in campus activities and organization, academics, and service to Indigenous organizations and tribal communities. Award recipients will be recognized during The University of New Mexico's Annual Recognition Reception on Friday, April 25, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Current full-time enrollment (12 credit hours undergraduate / 9 credit hours graduate) at The University of New Mexico-Main Campus
- Currently classified as a UNM sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate
ALL COMPLETED NOMINATION AND SELF-NOMINATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:
- Student Personal Narrative (1-page minimum) describing:
- Academic accomplishments and achievements
- Participation in UNM and/or tribal community organizations and initiatives
- Awards, scholarships, and/or recognition received
- DO NOT attach a resume
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)/Proof of Tribal Enrollment (if applicable)
- Completed Information Form
- One Letter of Recommendation with corresponding Nomination Form provided by UNM faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, tribal community members, or a Native organization (Additional Letters of Recommendation are encouraged: Refer to guidelines below)
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES:
- Minimum 1-page statement describing why the student is deserving of the Outstanding American Indian Student Service Award
- Length of time and capacity (personal, professional, academic, etc.) the nominator has known the student
- Knowledge of student's academic performance, campus activities, leadership, and tribal community service
- Completed Nomination Form (must accompany Letter of Recommendation)
Submit nomination & information forms, accompanying statements, and any additional materials to be considered in the selection process via email to aiss@unm.edu.
