Rising Seniors Can Apply for the Spirit of the Billiken Award
04/22/2025
Applications for the Spirit of the Billiken award are now open to the Class of 2026.
Given by the Saint Louis University Office of Alumni Engagement, the Spirit of the Billiken Award honors 18 outstanding seniors who embody SLU’s values. Honorees represent what it means to be a Billiken by excelling in academics, leadership, community service, commitment to Saint Louis University and dedication to living SLU’s mission after graduation.
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Applicants must be undergraduate students in their final year of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; a GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
Recipients are expected to continue engaging with SLU after graduation and be active alumni community members. In addition to other duties, they will attend SLU’s Spirit of the Billiken ceremony during the spring semester of their senior year and may be asked to offer advice on programming for the Class of 2026.
Self-nominations are encouraged but must be submitted by Monday, June 2.