John C. Stophel Student Awards
The John C. Stophel Distinguished Student Awards are presented annually to recognize high potential business students who have made significant and meaningful contributions to UTC, the Gary W. Rollins College of Business, and their communities while maintaining a strong academic record. The Stophel Awards are made possible through the support of Chambliss law firm.
Recipients of the Stophel Award are presented at a community reception during the spring semester and will be recognized as part of a display in Fletcher Hall. Students must submit an application in order to be considered for this award.
To Apply:
- Use the button below to open the application PDF. Read the instructions, then fill out the Award Application Summary and save the PDF to your computer.
- Write a letter (two pages maximum) addressed to the Stophel Awards Selection Committee. Your letter should describe why you think you would be an ideal candidate for the John C. Stophel Award, what your short-term and long-term career goals are, where you see yourself in ten years, and any additional information that you feel would support your application.
- Provide a copy of your current resume.
- Provide a current copy of your MyMocsDegree.
- Save your Award Application, your letter to the Selection Committee, your resume, and a current copy of your MyMocsDegree into a single PDF file and email that file to [email protected].
Applications have closed for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Selection Criteria
- Evidence of exceptional extracurricular leadership and community service. Community engagement evidenced by a pattern of strong contributions to the Rollins College of Business, UTC, or civic organizations will be highly valued, as will activities resulting in lasting impact and quantifiable results.
- Award recipients will have some of the following characteristics: strong leadership skills, self-motivating initiative, and exceptional presentation skills.
- This award is open to any business undergraduate student with at least junior status by Fall 2023 with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who is in good academic standing with no Honor Code violations.
Commitment
There are no formal guidelines for the four month program that begins in late-January and runs through May. However, it is important to note that a successful mentor/mentee relationship requires commitment by both individuals. As with any relationship, the most beneficial connections are those that have been developed over time. Therefore, we recommend each student connect at least once a month with his/her mentor. In addition to the organized luncheon meet and greet and the community event, the mentees and mentors will likely have the opportunity to connect via phone, at community events, over coffee or lunch, or at the Chambliss office.