Senior Scholar Award
Sponsored by the Provost's Office and Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award is presented to six graduating seniors in recognition of outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.
Scholars are awarded based on the following criteria:
- A compelling and clearly articulated thesis statement
- Thoughtful research process and/or methods of inquiry, application, or analysis
- Contributes new information to a field of study
- Demonstrates social impact or importance within a broader, cross-disciplinary social context
Recipients of the Senior Scholar Award will receive $250 award, a featured profile on the Simmons website, and will be invited to present their projects to the Simmons community.
Eligibility
This award is open to full-time, on the ground seniors who are graduating between October 2026 and May 2027. We welcome submissions from students across all disciplines!
How to Apply
Please submit the following items to be considered for the Senior Scholar Award:
- Project Abstract (250 words)
- Short response: Please describe the overall trajectory of your participation in the project, including how you became involved in the endeavor, your motivations for pursuing it, and why this research/work is important - either academically / professionally, within your discipline, or in a broader context. (3 paragraphs max)
- Optional project sample
- Bio + Headshot (for website)
- Nomination Letter (recommended, but not required)
Submissions for the 2027 Senior Scholar Award will be accepted until March 12, 2027. Award recipients must be available to present their projects at the Senior Scholar Award Showcase on Wednesday, April 28, 2027 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM.
Apply for the 2027 Senior Scholar Award
Please email [email protected] with questions.
Senior Scholars in the News
Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award
Six graduating seniors have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research and creative works across a variety of disciplinary fields.
Six Students Selected for the 2025 Senior Scholar Award
Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.
Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Scholars
The annual Senior Scholar Award is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships. The award recognizes six graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.
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Office of Research and Fellowships
The Office of Research and Fellowships is committed to supporting the intellectual curiosity, creativity and scholarly development of Simmons students.
Jaime Libowitz
Director of Experiential Learning Operations, Research and Fellowships