Zeit Society Student Awards
About the Awards
Zeit Society
Walter Zeit Fellowship Student Awards Application
The Zeit Society invites students in their second-to-last year of study to apply. If you intend to graduate or complete your program next year, you are eligible to apply.
We are committed to a clear and transparent process and encourage all eligible students to apply. Please email engagement@mcw.edu with any questions.
Award Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate superior qualities in the following five values via their short question responses: Leadership, Loyalty, Service, Initiative, and Compassion
Application Requirements
To ensure full transparency the application must include:
- Responses to five essay questions (one for each core value)
- A current resume or CV
- One letter of recommendation
Interview Process
The top 10 applicants will advance to a virtual interview round. Finalists will meet with Associate and/or Assistant Deans from MCWโs campuses to further discuss their experiences, leadership, and motivations.
Timeline
March 31: Application opens
April 30: Application is due
May-June: Application review, finalist selection, and interviews
July: Final approval and award recipient notification
October 23: Awardees recognized at the annual Next & Notable Awards Night event
May (following year): Financial award distributed (if applicable)
Past Award Recipients
Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions about the Zeit Awards.