C.T. Tate Distinguished Co-op Senior Award

C.T. Tate Distinguished Co-op Senior Award

To be considered for the Distinguished Senior Co-op Award, applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:

Academic and Program Requirements

  1. Be a Senior Co-op student in good standing within the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP).
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all academic work completed at Virginia Tech.
  3. Graduate during the academic year in which the award is presented.
  4. Complete a minimum of three co-op work terms (CEP 4084 must appear on official transcript three times) and fulfill all assignments as scheduled and received a Satisfactory in all three work terms.

Each work term must be:

  • Full-time and paid.
  • Conducted during a full fall semester, full spring semester, or an entire summer term (Summer I and Summer II).
  • At least 13 weeks in duration.
  • Students must complete at least three qualifying work terms.

Selection Considerations

In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility requirements, applicants will be evaluated based on:

  • Academic achievement and success.
  • Participation in extracurricular, campus, professional, and community activities.
  • Professional accomplishments and contributions made during co-op employment.
  • Demonstrated impact of the co-op experience on academic, personal, and career development.

Award
Varies
Deadline
11/18/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please indicate which semesters you participated in CEIP and were enrolled in CEP 4084.
  2. Indicate which company/organization you worked for.
  3. Describe your involvement in academic, professional, student, social, and/or community service organizations. Include any leadership positions, offices held, or significant contributions you have made, and explain how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional development.
  4. Describe any additional activities, honors, awards, service experiences, research, employment, or other accomplishments that you believe distinguish you as a candidate for the C.T. Tate Distinguished Senior Co-op Award. How have these experiences contributed to your growth and success as a Virginia Tech student?
  5. Describe the most significant contributions you made during your co-op experience(s). Include projects completed, process improvements, leadership demonstrated, measurable outcomes, recognition received, and the impact your work had on the organization.
  6. Explain how participation in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) has influenced your academic, career, and professional development goals. Describe specific skills gained, industry knowledge acquired, networking opportunities, increased career clarity, and how your co-op experience has shaped your future plans.
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