Who is eligible?

The ECHO AwardExternal link is a national prize for students with a migration or refugee background who contribute to creating an inclusive society. For example, you might tutor pupils from underrepresented groups or have set up a sports club for children from different cultural backgrounds.

Read more about the eligibility criteriaExternal link

You can be nominated until 20 May

If you would like to be in with a chance of winning an ECHO Award, ask a UvA staff member to nominate you. Any UvA staff member can nominate students.

For example, you may be nominated by a lecturer, your programme director or your study adviser.

You can refer staff members to this pageExternal link (only available to UvA staff) for more information on how to nominate a student.

How the nomination process works

The UvA may nominate a total of six candidates for two ECHO Award categories. If more students are nominated, an internal jury will select the final nominations.

What nominated students will receive

The six students nominated by the UvA will automatically join the ECHO Ambassadors NetworkExternal link: a community of like-minded people who contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in society.

Winner of the ECHO Awards will have the opportunity to take part in a summer programme at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). The summer course at UCLA is subject to availability. If participation proves not to be possible, a suitable alternative will be arranged in consultation with the winners.

"Thanks to the nomination, I became part of such a wonderful community.” - Lakiescha Tol

Contact

Do you have any questions about the ECHO Award?

•  See the frequently asked questions on the ECHO websiteExternal link
• Contact Afiah Vijlbrief (policy adviser for diversity, equity and inclusion) at a.vijlbrief@uva.nlExternal link.