Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Only a select few students on each campus are invited to join this esteemed society – an honor naming them among the most amazing college scholar-leaders in the U.S.
Mortar Board members are not only recognized as the top scholars and leaders on their campuses, but are presented with the unique opportunity to join a diverse group of students from vastly different disciplines and interests in this great Society. Members often rave about their ability to interact with intelligent and insightful members they may not have otherwise known.
Membership is synonymous with dedication and success. Many Mortar Board members have gone on to have amazingly successful careers, win prestigious awards, and contribute unmatched service to their communities.
Since Mortar Board’s establishment in 1918, nearly a quarter of a million venerated members have held the honor of being initiated at 228 chartered chapters across the nation. Our Society provides its members with opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Additionally, Mortar Board offers numerous benefits to members, including career networking, fellowships and awards.
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Nominate an alumna or alumnus for national recognition by March 15
Mortar Board’s extraordinary alumnae and alumni members are at the heart of the organization as it continues to grow year after year. To show appreciation for these devoted leaders, Mortar Board annually honors outstanding members with either the Alumni Achievement Award or Distinguished Lifetime Membership Award. If you know a qualified member or think you deserve an award, submit a nomination on or before Monday, March 15, 2010.
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Honor exceptional advisors
Chapters are encouraged to nominate outstanding advisors to
be recognized for their contributions and ongoing
dedication to Mortar Board with the annual Excellence in Advising Award.
Chosen recipients provide outstanding service, guidance and support to a collegiate chapter and are honored at the annual Mortar Board National Conference. Nominate your advisor on or before March 15. A complete list of previous recipients is available online. If your advisor has received the award in the past five years, they are ineligible to receive the award this year.
Denver Mortar Board Alumni Chapter offering fellowship
The Metro Denver Mortar Board Alumni Chapter is pleased to announce that it will be offering a $2,000 merit-based fellowship in 2010 to graduate students or those who will matriculate as graduate students. Prospective candidates must be:
- A graduate of an accredited college or university in Colorado, who has been accepted to a graduate program at an accredited college or university
- A U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Colorado
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