Outstanding Projects in Education Award

The Outstanding Projects in Education recognizes excellence in all student work that advances the public’s knowledge and understanding of educational inequalities. The Department will consider assignments such as advocacy pieces, board games, blogs, infographics, podcasts, posters, and policy briefs, among others.

Applicant Materials

  • One-page cover letter describing their work, its rationale, and impact. Please be aware that the first round of revisions will be based on your cover letter.
  • A digital copy of the piece is considered for this award.
  • An unofficial transcript.

Criteria

  • You must be a declared EPS Certificate or Education Studies major.
  • You may self-nominate or be nominated by a faculty member in the School of Education.
  • You may only apply for one award.
  • You may only receive each award once.
  • Awards come with a certificate and a $1000 monetary award.

Application Timeline
December 1, 2025 to January 20, 2026

Expectations
Winners will answer the question, " What do you plan to do with this award? " and will be featured in our newsletter and on our website.

Award
Varies
Organizations
School of Education
Deadline
01/20/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. (ESOR) What year are you in school?
  2. (ESOR) Cover Letter: Please upload a one-page cover letter describing the work, its rationale and impact. Please be aware that the first round of revisions will be based on your cover letter.
    A cover letter introduces you and your submission to the review committee. Include the name of the award for which you are applying and why you are a strong candidate for this specific award. Here you want to show reviewers that your submission aligns with the award criteria. The cover letter can be brief. It should be no more than one single-spaced page.
  3. (ESOR) Please upload a copy of the piece considered for this award.
  4. (ESOR) Please upload an unofficial transcript. If you do not know how to do this, you can find information here.