Established in 2000 with a generous gift from Dr. Jagdish and Mrs. Madhuri Sheth, this award recognizes the university's distinguished international alumni.

Nomination Criteria

• Have received a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In exceptional cases, attendance for one academic year may be sufficient.
• Have been a citizen of a country other than the United States at the time of their enrollment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Have distinguished themselves in activities in a country other than the United States or in an international context.
• Is not currently a member of the University of Illinois faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees.
• Must be highly distinguished in their business, profession, or life's work, either internationally or in their own country.
• Must be of such stature and accomplishment that students, faculty, and staff will take pride in and be inspired by their recognition.
• Must be an individual whose contributions to humanity, science, art, or human welfare have helped the citizens of their country and/or the global population.
• Must be an individual whose life activities reflect the importance of their education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Required Documents

• Online Nomination Form (required documents may be uploaded through the form)
• Narrative (describe the nominee's qualities, achievements, and work, and how these reflect the award criteria; up to 5 pages)
• Letter of Support

Established by the Provost in 2001 and endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Sheth in 2006, this award recognizes an University of Illinois faculty member for exemplary accomplishments in the international arena.

Nomination Criteria

• Must have a full-time faculty appointment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Must have a significant record of achievement and recognition for international work.
• Must be of such stature and accomplishment that students, faculty, and staff of the Urbana-Champaign campus will take pride in and be inspired by their recognition.
• Must be an individual whose contributions to humanity, science, art, or human welfare have made a positive impact internationally.

Required Documents

• Online Nomination Form (required documents may be uploaded through the form)
• Brief Narrative (describe the nominee's qualities, achievements, and work, and how these reflect the award criteria; up to 5 pages)
• Letter of Support

Established in 2005 and endowed by Charles C. Stewart in 2007, this award recognizes the accomplishments of young humanitarians whose dedicated international service exemplifies the highest ideals of selflessness and dedication.

Nomination Criteria

• Have been a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign within 7 years of nomination and/or be under 35 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen during their tenure at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• May not be a current employee of the university.
• Be an individual whose activities reflect the objectives of service, pragmatism, and idealism embodied by the educational mission of the University of Illinois as a land-grant university.
• Have contributed significantly, either as a volunteer or in a professional capacity, to the advancement, education, health and well-being, or security of people in a country other than the United States, or to global human welfare generally.
• Be of such accomplishment that students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public, will be inspired by the recognition of their work abroad.
• Be an individual whose courage and dedication to the welfare of people at the grass-roots level exemplifies the highest ideals of selflessness and humanitarian service.

Required Documents

• Online Nomination Form (required documents may be uploaded through the form)
• Brief Narrative (describe the nominee's qualities, achievements, and work, and how these reflect the award criteria; up to 5 pages)
• Letter of Support

This award recognizes an University of Illinois graduate student (U.S. citizen or international) whose innovative and sustained international research or public service abroad has had a significant, societal impact.

Nomination Criteria

• Must be a graduate student whose research or service was undertaken while enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Documented evidence of academic research and/or public service that has led to new or increased interaction between University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the target community.
• Sustained and verifiable academic or service leadership demonstrating innovation in working for the betterment and well-being of citizens and/or communities around the world.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Demonstrated scholarly, professional, and/or personal growth as a result of the experience.
• Direct interaction with local communities or external organizations in another country to undertake problem-solving and improve quality of life for the local community.
• Generation of new knowledge or adding to an existing body of knowledge through a research or service project.
• Use of a language other than English preferred, wherein proficiency in the foreign language was gained through study at the university.

Required Documents

• Online Nomination Form (required documents may be uploaded through the form)
• Brief Narrative (describe the nominee's qualities, achievements, and work, and how these reflect the award criteria; documentation verifying the activities or services, such as a brochure, news article, photograph, etc., may also be submitted; up to 3 pages)
• Unofficial Transcript (to verify enrollment status and GPA)
• For self-nominations, please include a separate Letter of Support from faculty, academic advisor, or department head who is familiar the information outlined in the narrative.

This award recognizes an University of Illinois undergraduate student (U.S. citizen or international) for a significant service or contribution resulting from participation in an international study course, program, or project.

Nomination Criteria

• Must be an undergraduate student in at least the second year of study at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA.
• The student must have achieved a meritorious act or undertaken a sustained activity, which made a positive impact on the international programming and/or mission of a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, at the departmental or college level.
• The achievement or service must be verifiable to the satisfaction of the selection committee.

Required Documents

• Online Nomination Form (required documents may be uploaded through the form)
• Brief Narrative (describe the nominee's qualities, achievements, and work, and how these reflect the award criteria; documentation verifying the activities or services, such as a brochure, news article, photograph, etc., may also be submitted; up to 3 pages)
• Unofficial Transcript (to verify enrollment status and GPA)
• For self-nominations, please include a separate Letter of Support from faculty, academic advisor, or department head who is familiar the information outlined in the narrative.

For questions about the awards or nomination process, please email: international@illinois.edu.