Professional Excellence Award

Details of the Professional Excellence Award

  • This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated excellent professional behavior and growth during their CSULB college experience. Applicants must document their achievements as a College of Business (COB) student and member of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD). Including activities on and off campus, and how the knowledge/skills gained from participation in SCPD programs enabled that professional behavior.
  • Factors to be evaluated include participation in SCPD programs; active participation in professional organizations, with emphasis in leadership/board positions; a demonstrated effort to develop/improve professional skills and attributes; and obtaining an internship or part-time/full-time job.

Application Period

  • Applications Open: 1/15/2025-2/15/2025

Important Requirements to Note

  • Application
    • Headshot Picture (this photo will be used on the SCPD website)
    • Written Essay (Requirements: titled paper, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-inch margin, double-spaced and no more than 3 pages long)
    • Testimonials (optional)
  • Essay
    • Titled paper, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-inch margin, double-spaced, and no more than 3 pages long
    • Applicants must document their achievements as a College of Business (COB) student and member of the Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD). Including activities on and off campus, and how the knowledge/skills gained from participation in SCPD programs enabled that professional behavior. Factors to be evaluated include participation in SCPD programs; active participation in professional organizations, with emphasis in leadership/board positions; a demonstrated effort to develop/improve professional skills and attributes; and obtaining an internship or part-time/full-time job.
  • Testimonials (optional)
    • Testimonials from staff, faculty, mentors, employers, civic leaders, and business professionals will be helpful to the applicant’s case.
  • Applying for the Professional Excellence Award does not disqualify a student from applying to the Director's Award Scholarship.

Award: $1,000

  • Winner will receive a $1,000 award and be recognized on the SCPD website and social media platforms.
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Professional Excellence Award

Questions? Contact the SCPD Office via email at scpd@csulb.edu