Student Laureates

The Importance of

A STUDENT LAUREATE

Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award. The Governor bestows the awards. They become Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

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STUDENT LAUREATE CONVOCATION

Search through the list of convocations to take a look at the available photo galleries, press releases, programs, and other pertinent literature celebrating the chosen Student Laureates of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

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BY COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY

The most noteworthy seniors are chosen as Student Laureates of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois to annually represent each of the participating Illinois colleges and universities. One student representative is chosen for all the state’s community colleges.