It is awarded annually by Columbia College to a member of the senior class. The application is a project proposal not to exceed four double-spaced, typed pages. Two letters in support of the project should be submitted. One of the letters must come from a Columbia faculty member who has taught the applicant and who has knowledge of the project being proposed.
All seniors can apply.
The proposal should show specifically what the applicant intends to do and what project will be completed for submission to the College. It should discuss the applicant's intellectual and technical preparedness to undertake the project as well as the reasons for interest in it. You should consult your academic advisor and one of your class deans if you decide to apply. Completed applications must be submitted to 403 Alfred Lerner Hall by March 22, 2000. Application forms are available at the Senior Class Center in 103 Furnald.