Student Awards 2026

KEAN Student Excellence Awards

KEAN is pleased to recognize outstanding 2026 high school graduates through two student award categories. Applicants may apply under one category.

Deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ETKEAN Tech Nite · October 17, 2026 · Royal Albert’s Palace, Fords, New Jersey

Applications are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Category 1: High School Excellence Award

For 2026 high school graduates who:

  • Are children of KEAN members; and
  • Have received a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.

Category 2: Future Engineer Award

For 2026 high school graduates who:

  • Are of Keralite origin;
  • Reside in the Northeastern United States; and
  • Are enrolled in an accredited engineering program at a college or university in the United States.

An applicant may submit an application under one category only.

What you will need

  • Student contact and address information
  • Parent or guardian name and phone number
  • High school name and 2026 graduation information
  • A résumé (PDF, DOC, or DOCX, maximum 10 MB)
  • Category 1: high school diploma or equivalent graduation documentation, plus the name of the KEAN member parent
  • Category 2: college or university name, engineering major or program, current-enrollment confirmation, and proof of enrollment
  • Optional documents supporting achievements listed in your résumé

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