The GRIT award is presented to a student who has:
- Faced and overcome significant personal obstacles
- Found the strength and ability to succeed in their educational pursuits
- Maintained a full-time enrollment for 2 consecutive semesters
The candidates are nominated:
- By the campus community
- Nominees are contacted and asked to answer questions specific to their category.
These materials are reviewed and narrowed to a field of five finalists by a preliminary screening committee. The materials from the five finalists are then given to a head judge and committee who select the winner.
Note: Please include specific details of why this person is being nominated – the committees use this information in their selection process.