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: 1/15/2026-2/15/2026

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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