Call for Nominations for 2015 Outstanding Algerian Student of the Year Awards

The Algerian American Scientists Association is pleased to announce its first participation in the

Outstanding Student Award of the Year.

This award recognizes , celebrates and promotes students in the U.S. that have excelled

during their school year, as well as provides professional development benefits and guidance for award

recipients. The award winners will be acknowledged in our upcoming event on Saturday May 9th, 2015 and

will be featured on our website. Prizes will be given to the top three students .

Deadline: (April 16th, 2015) May 1st, 2015.

we received several requests to extend the deadline for the outstanding student of the year award.

The AASA organization committee elected to extend the deadline for application submission until may 1st, 2015.

We encourage everyone to participate

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who have been enrolled for at least two

semesters at any middle or high school are eligible to receive the award. Individuals who have already graduated

and who meet the other selection criteria are also eligible for the award.

2. Candidate selection will be based on the following:

. The student’s academic record
. The student’s extracurricular activities
. A recorded video (up to 5 minutes) of the student answering the following questions:

a- How can the Algerian community in the United States contribute to promote Science and

knowledge in Algeria?

b- How can we promote excellence among Algerians living in the United States?

Assessment of academic performance is based on courses taken and grades attained. Evidence of

professionalism and leadership is based on the student’s extracurricular activities as well as the

recorded video. We may ask for a personal phone interview with the candidate.