StudentTalent Awards 2025-2026

Nominate a Student for the StudenTalent Award 2025 – Win €2,000 and Exclusive Mentorship  

Are you – or do you know – a talented and driven SBE student who goes above and beyond? Someone who combines academic excellence with outstanding societal, cultural, or personal achievements? Then it's time to shine. Nominate yourself or a fellow student for the StudenTalent Award 2025 for a chance to represent SBE, gain university-wide recognition, and win a €2,000 cash prize plus mentorship from a successful VU alumnus.  

Who Can Be Nominated?  

To be eligible, the nominee must:  

• Be a final-year Bachelor’s or Master’s student at SBE  

• Be enrolled as a full-time student  

• Be no more than one year behind in their studies  

• Be under the age of 30  

What We're Looking For:  

The ideal candidate:  

• Has made remarkable societal or cultural contributions, or  

• Demonstrates exceptional organizational, creative, leadership, or athletic talent, or  

• Is entrepreneurial, intrinsically motivated, resilient, and pushes boundaries  

• Serves as a role model for other VU students  

• Is a connector who actively contributes to the SBE and VU community  

How to Nominate:  

Nominations can be self-submitted or made on behalf of another student. To nominate, send a brief motivation letter (maximum one page) that clearly explains why this student deserves the award. Be specific — include concrete examples that demonstrate how the nominee meets the criteria above.  

Deadline:  
Submit your nomination by 31 October 2025, via email to L.m.louter@vu.nl  

Each faculty may nominate only one student. The SBE Faculty Board will review all submissions and select one student to represent SBE in the university-wide competition.   

Award Ceremony:  

The winner of the VU StudenTalent Award 2025-2026 will be announced during VU Education Day on March 5, 2026. The winner will receive:  

• A €2,000 prize  

• Mentorship from a VU alumnus to support their personal and professional growth