Silver Knight Awards: A Prestigious Honor for Outstanding Seniors
Seniors: how to get ready for the Silver Knight Awards nomination process and why it matters.
Attention, seniors: the school nomination process for the Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards will begin soon. Don't miss out on the opportunity to apply.
The Silver Knight Awards is one of the most prestigious student award programs in the United States. The awards acknowledge and highlight outstanding students who have excelled in their academic pursuits as well as in other domains, such as mathematics, science, sports, community service, entrepreneurship, and general scholarship, across 15 categories.
Please visit the Silver Knight website for more details on the categories and selection criteria: https://media.miamiherald.com/static/media/projects/silverknight/
Although the awards are received after the college application process has been completed, if you are nominated by your school, we can still report the nomination to the colleges you are applying to, in support of your admission process. Silver Knights join a very prestigious group of individuals, which includes Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, among other renowned public figures. Do not miss out on this valuable opportunity!
Your to-dos:
Contact your high school counselor to gather information on the eligibility criteria, the application process, and the timeline.
If you meet the criteria, send in your application as early as possible, and before the deadline.
If you need any help evaluating whether you meet the criteria, or in completing the application form, do not hesitate to reach out to me.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, I highly recommend that you apply for this unique award!
Do not hesitate to reach out via email or text if you need any support.
Warm regards,
Claudine Vainrub
EduPlan