January 16, 2026
Apply for Truist Excellence in Student Leadership Award by Feb. 20
Are you making an impact through leadership and service? Applications are now open for the Truist Excellence in Student Leadership Award, an annual recognition honoring undergraduate and graduate students at ECU who demonstrate exemplary leadership, contribute positively to North Carolina communities, or help address meaningful challenges across the state.
Applications and nominations open January 1 and close February 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and apply: https://clce.ecu.edu/students/student-recognition
Award recipients will be announced during the Chancellor’s Horizon Awards for Service ceremony this spring and will receive a $1,500 stipend.
If you’re proud of the leadership you’ve shown—whether on campus, in your community, or through service—we encourage you to apply!