Nominations sought for 2025 outstanding senior international students

The Martin C. Jischke Outstanding International Student of the Year Award is presented annually each spring to honor a Purdue undergraduate international student who has helped the university welcome and connect people of all cultures. 

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students who best fulfill the following requirements:

• Graduating undergraduate senior who has attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (an undergraduate student graduating in December 2024, May 2025 or August 2025)
• Commitment to scholarship (academic achievement or recognition in research, publications, presentations, etc.)
• Commitment to leadership (demonstrated at Purdue through department, student organization or employment affiliation)
• Commitment to service (specifically someone who welcomes and connects people of all cultures both on and off campus)
• Outstanding character

Jischke established this award to honor a student who not only excels academically, but also demonstrates exemplary volunteer service “connecting people of all cultures.”

All nominations must be submitted electronically using the 2025 Martin C. Jischke International Student Award nomination form by noon on March 14. The award recipient will be selected by a committee in late March and receive a monetary award from the Martin C. Jischke Endowment.

For more information, contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at issprogramming@purdue.edu.