UMAA Book Awards

The University of Miami Alumni Association Book Award Program recognizes outstanding high school juniors across the country who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. Recipients are presented with a book chosen by the UMAA during their school’s awards ceremony. Included with the book are a letter of congratulations from the University and an information packet from the Office of Admission.

Sponsoring a Book Award

This program relies heavily on the generosity of the UM community. Please help by financially supporting this invaluable program that makes a lasting impression on prospective students, high schools, and communities around the country.

Each $35.00 sponsorship will enable one junior from a participating high school of your choice (please refer to current list of schools on the sponsorship form) to receive a book award presented in your name. A $105.00 sponsorship will enable you to select a new school of your choice to be included in our program. We are also pleased to offer your business the opportunity to become a sponsor of the program and to help us honor outstanding students. Your company’s name will be recognized as a sponsor in the book presented to the award recipient at the school of your choice. Simply fill out our Sponsorship Form and return it to the Office of Alumni Relations.

Although we will do our best to apply your sponsorship to the school(s) of your choice, sponsorships received after April 10, 2009 may be allocated on an "as needed" basis.

Presenting a Book Award

It’s always more meaningful when a UM alum, parent or friend presents the award. Volunteer to take an hour out of your day and present an award to a selected student in your area. Most award ceremonies take place in May or June – you will be contacted by the Office of Alumni Relations to verify your availability.

The opportunity to present a Book Award is at the discretion of the participating high school and cannot be guaranteed by the UMAA.