Pamplin Leadership Award

The Pamplin Leader award seeks students who demonstrate superior intellectual promise and academic performance, dedication to their communities, interest and success in physical fitness and health, and unimpeachable integrity. ONE student may be nominated from each public high school in Virginia. Students who accept this award must also agree to join the Honors College and work toward Honors academic requirements.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/08/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Pamplin Leaders are students who demonstrate a strong understanding of effective leadership, a commitment to service, and a desire for continued personal and professional growth. In an essay of no more than 500 words, please address the following: What qualities define an effective leader, and what do you believe are the best ways to measure leadership? Describe one effective leader you know and explain how they exemplify these qualities. Reflect on how you have applied these leadership qualities in your own experiences and leadership roles to date. Explain how you plan to continue developing as a leader at Virginia Tech and how the Pamplin Leader will support that growth. We are interested in hearing your authentic voice. Your essay should reflect your own experiences, perspectives, and aspirations. Please do not rely on AI or other writing tools to generate your response.
  2. Please provide the name and email address of your high school guidance counselor/career advisor: Only one applicant from each Virginia public high school may be nominated for the Pamplin Leadership award. This reference certifies that you are the only nominee from your high school.
  3. Student Self-Certification: I certify that I have been notified by my high school that I am the candidate from my high school. I understand each high school can only have one candidate and that my application will not be considered if my high school does not validate my candidacy. I also understand that I am not guaranteed a Pamplin Leader award, and if I am selected, official notification will come directly from the Virginia Tech Honors College, not my high school.
  4. The information I have provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I: a) understand that information I have provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge; b) agree that I will notify the Honors College should information that I included on my application change (intended major, residence, contact information, etc.); c) recognize and understand the requirement to join the Honors College and work toward an Honors Laureate diploma should I be selected as a Pamplin Leader.