Mount St. Joseph University

If you were invited to apply for the MSJU Distinguished Student Award, you must provide confidential recommendations from a faculty member and a community resource person.  Please refer to the link below for information.

Through the Alumni Book Award, the Mount St. Joseph University Alumni Association recognizes one or two current students for their outstanding scholastic or service achievements. This monetary award is to be used by the recipient(s) toward the purchase of textbooks.

The Dr. Bing Litonjua Award is given to one student; undergraduate juniors, seniors or graduate students are eligible to apply. To qualify, the applicant must have demonstrated excellence in international understanding, especially with respect to issues of social justice.

This award is given at commencement to a GRADUATE student who has been an example of the University mission and shown consistent persistence, improvement, and continued academic diligence while enduring life challenges.

The Clifford Award recognizes faculty members who have significantly influenced students’ lives and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the mission of the University through his/her involvement in service.

Open to ALL students who demonstrate leadership, character and service in organizations on campus and/or in the community.

The Harrington Leadership Award is presented to a SENIOR adult undergraduate who has demonstrated consistent outstanding leadership in campus and/or community activities.

This award is given at commencement to the graduating SENIOR who has been an example of the University mission and shown consistent persistence, improvement and continued academic diligence while enduring life challenges.

This award is given in honor of Sister Elizabeth Cashman to a student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the mission of the University through his/her involvement in and initiation of service.

The Sister Maria Corona Leadership Award is presented at commencement to a traditional graduating SENIOR who has demonstrated consistent outstanding leadership in campus and/or community service.

The Saint Catherine Medal is awarded to a JUNIOR who has demonstrated unusual and unselfish service and a commitment to a lifetime of faith and service to his/her church and community.

This award is presented to a GRADUATE student who has demonstrated consistent outstanding leadership in campus and/or community activities.