There is also a medal to accompany the monetary award. The recipient of the award is not required to return any unused portion of the award to the college, but may apply it toward senior year tuition if he or she so wishes. The student will be a current student, presently a junior. If no candidate is judged outstanding, the award need not be presented in a given year. The award will be based first on merit, then on the award-related activity proposed by the candidate.
Eligibility is open to non-majors who have demonstrated excellence in the study of religion.
Students are encouraged to consult a member or members of the Rhodes College Department of Religious Studies prior to their application for this award. The completed application should indicate who will be involved in the planning and execution of the proposed project. Faculty involvement should not be so heavy as to constitute an unofficial Directed Inquiry, and students should understand that the supported project ordinarily will not be accepted for academic credit. Applications should consist of a description, in a few pages, of the proposed activity relating to the discipline of Religious Studies. It should include a budget showing how the funds will be used, even if a detailed budget is not possible.