student awards
Student awards, with the exception of the Beckman award, are awarded in the fall quarter.
*2024 deadlines coming soon
ACT Award
The Advocating Change Together (ACT) Award offers students an opportunity to explore a cause and make a difference. Students determine what cause to address and propose an advocacy, service, or learning experience to help them get educated and engaged.
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Studenski award
The Studenski Award - established in memory of Paul Studenski, a Caltech student who was killed in an accident while traveling across the United States- is awarded to a Caltech undergraduate who having reached a crossroads would benefit from time away from the academic community to find clarity, obtain a better understanding of self, and to explore possible directions for the future.
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hummel /gray travel fund
The Patrick Hummel and Harry Gray Award - established with gifts from Carla and Paul Hummel, Patrick Hummel, and Shirley and Harry Gray, Arnold O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry and Beckman Institute Founding Director - supports undergraduate travel that promotes professional and leadership development and broadens students' perspective as responsible citizens of the world. This award was created in honor of Harry's 80th birthday and his relationship with Patrick Hummel, Caltech Alumnus.
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HASTRUP ADVENTURE AWARD
The Hastrup Adventure Award - established in memory of Gunilla Hastrup, a long-time Caltech Y Board Member - provides students the opportunity to take a break from the rigors of academic life, to delve into their family roots or history, and/or explore a different culture. The award captures her devotion to student welfare, as well as her spirit of adventure, love of travel, and belief in maintaining strong cultural ties.
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Beckman Political AWARD
The Arnold O. Beckman Political Award provides students an opportunity to explore various facets of elective government, both as possible careers in government and to increase general understanding of the legislative process - local, state, and national. Students propose an experience such as working in a government official’s office, a fellowship or internship in a governmental or policy office (e.g. AAAS or NAS), conducting research on the election process, participating in Congressional Visits Day, or a policy-related program such as the Independent California Colleges Advocate Program (ICCAP), etc. that meets the goals of the award. Proposed experiences can span multiple days to several months.
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