The NTA Tutor Profile in Courage Award
Description of Award:
This honor will be awarded to the NTA member tutor who has faced significant cultural, socio-economic, physical, or other challenges, yet has overcome these challenges in order to not only remain as degree-seeking student, but to serve other students at the institution. This award is accompanied by a $500 scholarship.
Directions for nomination: Prepare a letter of nomination that:
This honor will be awarded to the NTA member tutor who has faced significant cultural, socio-economic, physical, or other challenges, yet has overcome these challenges in order to not only remain as degree-seeking student, but to serve other students at the institution. This award is accompanied by a $500 scholarship.
Directions for nomination: Prepare a letter of nomination that:
- Indicates the specific program in which the tutor worked.
- Describes the challenges that the tutor experienced and how the tutor overcame these challenges.
- Lists the outstanding accomplishments outside of the classroom or in the community (limit of two pages).
- Contains two letters of endorsement from those familiar with the nominee’s work other than the supervisor (limit of one page).
- Contains one letter of reference from current work supervisor and/or community leader (limit of one page).