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Call for Applications
The Change-Makers Prize was established in honor of Karim Abou Najm to recognize high-achieving students at UC Davis pursuing additional skills, training or experiential learning in support of their academic journey. The prize will be awarded to students who are going above and beyond their coursework and seeking learning and growth opportunities that will enhance their skill set and have a positive impact on the world. Karim was not only passionate about research and knowledge, he was also generous with his time and believed in every student’s potential . This prize is meant to reward students that share in Karim’s ambition and humanity.
The Prize amount is $500 and use of funds is at the discretion of the prize winner. The number of prizes will vary annually.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to any UC Davis undergraduate student graduating in winter 2025 or later. Not open to students graduating in fall 2024.
- Overall UC GPA of 3.25 OR 3.25 in the last 3 quarters and in good standing.
- Applicants must be pursuing an opportunity to gain/use skill otherwise not gained in coursework.
- This opportunity is to be completed by December 17, 2025.
Applications deadline: Tuesday, December 17, 2024. For additional information, please visit the website.