AWARDS AND HONORS

2025 Eligibility: We are hoping to select one Engineering undergraduate and one Engineering graduate student in good academic standing AND a degree candidate for Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. Students who are candidates for Fall 2025 may apply if they have followed the Special Requests instructions on the eligibility and participation page. Description/Criteria:   Prepare an acceptable speech 3 to 5 minutes in length on a theme related to Commencement/Graduation.  If selected student will deliver their speech at their respective Spring 2025 commencement ceremony.

1. a copy of your graduation speech (at the top include name, UCLA UID, telephone number, e-mail contact)
2. a short biography about yourself, which must include your name, degree to be awarded (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.), major, degree term, and your plans after graduation  This could be used in commencement programming if you are selected.
3. a photo image that could be used in commencement programming if you are selected.
4. a 3-5 minute video submission of your final speech in its entirety. (make sure you are dressed appropriately, business casual/formal acceptable)

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASSpeaker

Make sure your presented speech video matches the copy you provided in your application.  Finalists may be asked to present their speech live to a selection committee. Application Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025 by 5p.m.

2025 Eligibility: Engineering student or group of students in good academic standing. Applicant(s) need not be a degree candidate(s).  Selection for National Anthem performer may be opened to outside, non-student applicants in the event no student is available. Description/Criteria: One student or group may be selected to perform the National Anthem at one or both UCLA Samueli Commencement Ceremonies. Application Submission Instructions: Prepare an audition recording (audio and video) and letter of introduction about yourself. The letter of application should be addressed to the Commencement Selection Committee, and include:

1. video file/recording of you or your group singing the anthem (mp4, link)
2. a short biography about yourself/yourselves, which must include your name, UID, degree to be awarded (BS/MS/PHD), major, degree term, and your plans after graduation; This could be used in commencement programming materials if you are selected.
3. a photo image that could be used in commencement programming materials if you are selected.

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASSpeaker

Application Deadline: Friday, April 18, 2025 by 5p.m.

2024-2025 Eligibility: Engineering student. Recipient need not be a degree candidate. Description/Criteria: Awarded to undergraduate and graduate engineering students who have made outstanding contributions to student welfare through participation in extracurricular activities and who have given outstanding service to the campus community. Award: Citation Nomination Process: Nominations by faculty, staff, peers and others are strongly encouraged; however, self-nominations will be considered. Selection will be made by the OASA Awards Committee.

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASAwards 

ATTN: Awards Selection Committee. All letters of nomination should include:

• Name of student being nominated
• Name of Award for which student is being nominated
• Details as to how the student being nominated meets the criteria outlined for the award
• Any supporting documentation as applicable

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 18 at 5p.m.

2024-2025 Eligibility: Engineering student. One graduate level AND one undergraduate level award will be considered. Recipients need not be degree candidates. Description/Criteria: Awarded to those who most effectively communicate the achievements, research, results or social significance of any aspect of engineering to a student audience, the engineering professions, or the general public. Primary consideration will be given to written articles or editorial services for an engineering student publication, but the award may also be conferred for meritorious contributions in other areas of communication. Award: Plaque and monetary award (monetary award subject to fund availability) Nomination Process: Nominations by faculty, staff, peers and others are strongly encouraged; however, self-nominations will be considered. Selection will be made by the UCLA Samueli Honors and Awards Committee.

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASAwards

ATTN: Awards Selection Committee. All letters of nomination should include:

• Name of student being nominated
• Name of Award for which student is being nominated
• Details as to how the student being nominated meets the criteria outlined for the award
• Supporting documentation such as letters of reference, articles, resume outlining student/community involvement, research papers.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5p.m.

2024-2025 Eligibility: Undergraduate students who will complete their B.S. in Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025. Description/Criteria: Criteria may include items such as GPA, creativity, research, and community service. Award: Plaque and monetary award (monetary award subject to fund availability) Nomination Process: Nominations by faculty, staff and others are strongly encouraged; however, self nominations will be considered. Selection will be made by the UCLA Samueli Awards and Honors Committee.

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASAwards

ATTN: Awards Selection Committee. All letters of nomination should include:

• Name of student being nominated
• Name of Award for which student is being nominated
• Details as to how the student being nominated meets the criteria outlined for the award
• Supporting documentation such as letters of reference, articles, resume outlining student/community involvement, research papers.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5p.m.

NOTE: There will be no School-wide nomination process for Outstanding Master of Science and Outstanding Doctor of Philosophy Awards. Check with your academic department to find out if there will be department selection.

2024-2025 Eligibility: upper division (Jr./Sr.) undergraduate engineering student in good standing. Recipient need not be a degree candidate. Description/Criteria: An award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the undergraduate student body, student organizations, the School, and to the advancement of the undergraduate engineering program through service and participation in extracurricular activities. Award: Plaque and monetary award (monetary award subject to fund availability) Nomination Process: Nominations by faculty, staff, peers and others are strongly encouraged; however, self nominations will be considered. Selection will be made by the R.R. O’Neill Awards Committee.

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASAwards

ATTN: Awards Selection Committee. All letters of nomination should include:

• Name of student being nominated
• Name of Award for which student is being nominated
• Details as to how the student being nominated meets the criteria outlined for the award and any lasting impact
• Supporting documentation such as letters of reference, articles, resume outlining student/community involvement.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5p.m.

Subject to finalization of Graduate Division Hooding Ceremony Plans. 2025 Eligibility: Engineering Ph.D. student in good academic standing AND a degree candidate for Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025. Students who are candidates for Fall 2025 may apply if approved to participate in the Ceremony via the Special Request Process. Description/Criteria: Each School and College can nominate up to 2 candidates for the honor of representing as a Marshal at the UCLA Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony. Graduate Division will select 2 official marshals from this pool to serve at the Ceremony. Application Process: This requires Department or Faculty Nomination. To nominate a Ph.D. candidate, please submit the linked form and attach a letter of support including the following information:

APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS MYUCLA FORM, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/SEASAwards​

Application Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5p.m.