Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award

Brief Description

Established in 1988, the Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award by Central Michigan University (CMU) recognizes outstanding student debaters who excel in competitive debate tournaments.

Host Institution(s)

The Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award is hosted by Central Michigan University (CMU) in collaboration with the Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Foundation.

Level/Field of Study

The award is open to undergraduate students pursuing any field of study at Central Michigan University.

Number of Awards

Up to three awards are given annually to deserving students.

Target Group

The Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award is open to all undergraduate students at Central Michigan University who have competed in at least four debate tournaments during their time at the university.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Each recipient of the Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award receives a cash prize of $1,000. In addition, they are also eligible to receive a $500 scholarship for future debate participation at CMU.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for the Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award,

• Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan University who have participated in at least four debate tournaments during their time at the university.
• They must also possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the Herbert L. and Lillian M. Curry Debate Award, interested students must submit a completed application form along with an essay, not exceeding 500 words, highlighting their debate achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to the activity. Applicants must also provide transcripts showing their participation in at least four debate tournaments.

Official Website

For more information and to access the online application form, interested students can visit the official website.