Inclusive Leadership Award Application

If you’re committed to diversity and are actively involved in bringing awareness to your community, you may be eligible for The Rev. Ken DeGroot Inclusive Leadership Award of up to $16,000, disbursed over four years. This award celebrates Father Ken’s willingness to embrace diversity by welcoming the Hispanic community to Green Bay’s St. Willebrord Parish, where he served for 31 years. Father Ken, a Norbertine priest, immersed himself in the Latino culture to better serve his parishioners and build bridges between cultures within the Green Bay community.

The following factors are considered as applications are reviewed:

• Your family’s educational background

• A demonstrated commitment to community service that has positively impacted diversity, inclusion, and belonging

• Outstanding personal talents, leadership potential or exceptional co-curricular involvement throughout high school

Application deadline: Jan. 20, 2025

 

Inclusive Leadership Award Requirements Summary:

By accepting the Inclusive Leadership Award (ILA), you agree to the following commitments throughout your four years at St. Norbert College:

1. Participation in the North Star Program
   Engage in a peer mentoring and academic skills program designed to support your success and persistence toward graduation.

2. Service on a Planning Committee
   Serve on a Planning Committee in the Office of Student Inclusion and Belonging (OSIB) each year to help organize and support campus events.

3. Support Special Events
   Participate in events such as student panels, diversity discussions, or act as a Green Knight for a Day to host prospective students.

Failure to meet these requirements may affect your award standing.