College and university awards
Apply or nominate an ArtSci colleague or student for the following university and College of Arts and Sciences awards.
Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants
- Faculty Enhancement Program
Packets due to Laura Hohenbary, laura8@k-state.edu, by Jan. 29 - University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research
Nominations due Feb. 1 - Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
Packets due to Dean’s Office by Feb. 3. Please email materials in PDF format to asdeans@k-state.edu. - Davids-Dunham Faculty Award for Diverse Scholarship
Applications due Feb. 14 - Presidential Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Packets due to Dean’s Office by Feb. 15. Please email materials in PDF format to asdeans@k-state.edu. - Commerce Bank and Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Awards
Packets due to asdeans@k-state.edu by February 15 - Big 12 Fellowship Program
Applications due Feb. 15 - University Outstanding Scholar Award
Nominations due Feb. 28 - Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants
Early March; check website periodically for 2025 updates
Staff
- Unclassified Professional Staff Awards
Last year in March; check website periodically for 2025 updates - University Support Staff Awards
Last year in March; check website periodically for 2025 updates
Department/Unit
- University Outstanding Dept/Unit Award for Enhancing Diversity
Nominations due March 1
Students
- University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate in Research
Applications due Feb. 1 - Douglas Benson Award for supporting diversity and inclusion
Applications due March 15
Engagement—Faculty and professional staff
- K-State Engagement Award
Applications accepted Feb. 1-March 7
Encourage your students!
Undergraduate Research Awards
College Undergraduate Research Awards are offered every spring, summer and fall. Recipients get $1,000 awards to conduct research and creative projects with a faculty mentor. All degree-seeking undergrads in any major in the college are invited to apply. Applications for Summer and Fall are due March 1 and May 1! View our spring 2025 awardees.
Other research award opportunities are offered by the Johnson Cancer Research Center and Chapman Center for Rural Studies as well as K-State’s Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.
Mark Chapman Scholars Program
The Mark Chapman Scholars Program helps promising Arts and Sciences students fund meaningful summer projects early in their undergraduate careers. Five awards of $5,000 each are given annually—$3,000 to fund a summer activity and $1,000 per semester in the following academic year. Applications are due March 3.
ArtSci Student Mentorship Program
The ArtSci Mentorship Program is open to all undergrads in the college. Students are paired with professionals who provide insight and guidance for career preparation and help students develop a professional network. Students must sign up by Feb. 2 to be onboarded before the program launches Feb. 10. The program coordinator is Paige Altwegg, paltwegg@k-state.edu.
K-State Undergraduate Research Symposium
Tue., April 15 | 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
K-State Student Union, Ballroom and Courtyard
All undergraduate students participating in mentored research are encouraged to participate in this two-session symposium. They may exhibit traditional research posters or show artifacts that aid in presenting creative work. Students should start planning now and join the symposium Canvas page for information on poster design, presentation tips, printing and more. Registration closes March 23. Learn more from Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.