The Student Union Leadership Award is a $5,000* award given annually to recognize and support outstanding student leaders. 

All undergraduate students are eligible for this award, regardless of their demonstrated financial need. Students who have demonstrated one or more of the following core values and skills will be eligible for the award: exceptional leadership, creative problem solving, commitment to diversity, initiative, and making a positive impact in their organization and larger campus community through service and teamwork.  Students must complete an application to be considered for this award.

*Winners will be awarded the full amount possible that does not reduce other scholarship or grant aid.

For questions, or to submit a recommendation letter directly, please reach out to suleadership@wustl.edu.

Submit a Student Union Leadership Award application

Deadline to apply

Wednesday, March 19, 11:45 p.m.

Payment logistics

The award will be applied to a student’s account in the semester following when they are selected for the award.
This award is subject to all local, state and federal tax requirements as determined by applicable tax codes. Winners will be awarded the full amount possible that does not reduce other scholarship or grant aid.