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            Please address the following criteria in your self-nomination statement:
 
        
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 Academic Excellence  | 
 Exemplars may include outstanding GPA, frequent inclusion on the Dean’s List, and academic awards for excellence  | 
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 Leadership Today and Tomorrow  | 
 Exemplars may include leadership demonstrated at NU, leadership today in their community or workplace, and leadership potential after graduation  | 
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 Ability to Represent NU  | 
 Exemplars may include current and future plans for service to their field and their community, professional disposition, alignment with NU mission and vision, and other values such as DE&I  | 
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 Personal Character  | 
 Exemplars may include the demonstration of high ethical standards, respect for others, and social and emotional intelligence/SEL traits  | 
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 Initiative and Potential for Impact  | 
 Exemplars may include the student’s aspirations to make a difference in the world, contribute to positive change, drive innovation, and solve big problems  | 
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 Special Circumstances  | 
 Exemplars may include challenges and or accomplishments such as overcoming adversity, being a life-long striver and change agent, and special recognitions or achievements  |