Prizes and Scholarships
Be recognized for your passion for the arts through these prizes and opportunities.
Creative Arts Award | Creative Thinking Prize | Martin Luther King Jr. Creativity Contest
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest | Rick and Sandy Sorenson Arts Scholarship
Creative Arts Award
Presented to a Graduating Senior(s) at the Spring Awards Ceremony
The Creative Arts Award is given annually to a graduating senior who, during his or her years at Babson, has demonstrated significant contributions to the arts on campus. The recipient is nominated by faculty, staff, and peers and must have impacted the community through his or her dedication to the arts.
Past Recipients
Amanda Greenslet, Class of 2012
Suopeng Gao, Class of 2011
Vanessa Theoharis, Class of 2010
Jamaal Eversley, Class of 2010
Darius Eslami, Class of 2009
Sarah English, Class of 2008
Stephanie Madesh, Class of 2007
Manjari Rastogi, Class of 2006
Joseph Spinelli, Class of 2005
Jennifer Putnam, Class of 2005
Sanaa Hyder, Class of 2004
Seth Ginsberg, Class of 2003
Jeffrey Greenberg, Class of 2003
Julia Patriciu, Class of 2002
James N. Page, Class of 2001
The Babson Creative Thinking Prize
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day, all students are invited to participate in a creative arts contest. Contestants will choose one of two topics and submit a short literary work (1,000 words or less) of poetry, short fiction, dramatic monologue or dialogue, or spoken word; visual art; video; screenplay; fashion design; song; or dance. Contestants may enter any one piece of work that they feel addresses an important aspect of Dr. King's life and legacy.
Past Winners
2013
First Place: Juan Pablo Martinez, Class of 2015, Obama Mosaic
Second Place: Manny Paredes, Class of 2014, "Letter to my Sister"
2012
First Place: Ali Khan, Class of 2014, "Global Rebirth"
Second Place: Cathy Bao, Class of 2012, Sculpture "Caged Dream"
2011
First Place: Marie Pierre, Class of 2012
Second Place: Mercedes Encarnation-Mandes, Class of 2012
2010
First Place: Mona Gimenez, “The Dream That Lives On”
Second Place: Jamaal Eversley, “The Dream Revisited”
2009
Tied for First Place:
Marie Pierre, Class of 2012
Brandon Lane, Class of 2010
2008
First Place: Obenewaa Boakye, Class of 2011, “My Child”
Second Place: Shaina Silva, Class of 2008 “Come Unity”
All Babson graduate and undergraduate students are invited to write a speech on one of two topics addressing important aspects of Dr. King's life. There will be three prizes awarded: the first-place winner will receive a $500 prize and will deliver their speech at the Legacy Day Celebration. The second-place winner will receive a $250 prize. Speeches should be typed, double-spaced and should not exceed 1,000 words.
2013
First Place: Kadia Tubman, Class of 2013
2012
First Place: Christian Lewls, Class of 2013, "It Gets Better"
Second Place: Kate Anderson, Class of 2014, (untitled speech)
2011
First Place: Kadia Tubman, Class of 2013
Second Place: Nohely Artega, Class of 2011
2010
First Place: Kadia Tubman, Class of 2013, "Three Strikes: A Speech"
Second Place: Robin Lee Allen, Class of 2011, "Lesbians Revised"
2009
First Place: Rayshawn Whitford, Class of 2012, "Bridging the Gap: Continuing Dr. King's Legacy"
Second Place: Aaron Hartman, Class of 2009, "Slumbering Equality"
2008
Frist Place: Sarah English, Class of 2008, "Hold as One's Own"
Second Place: Sterling Charles, Class of 2008, "Change"
Third Place: Tommy Wenzlau, Class of 2012, "You Don't Need a Weatherman to Tell Which Way the Wind Blows"
2007
First Place: Sarah English, Class of 2008
Second Place: Asad Rahim, Class of 2007
2006
Alvin Wade
Maxwell Owen
2005
Anand Dholakia, MBA Class of 2005
Barbara Wong, Class of 2005
2004
Jason Bederick, Class of 2005
Jason Clinkscales, Class of 2004
Merit Scholarship Upon Undergraduate Admission
The Sorenson Arts Scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who is interested in combining artistic pursuits with a management education while at Babson. This four-year scholarship is awarded to entering first-year students at Babson College. In order to be considered for this award, the student must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. There is a 500-word essay about combining artistic interests and business management education with the admission application. The scholarship offers an annual award for up to four years of $5,000. Please label your essay "The Sorenson Arts Scholarship Application Essay” and submit it to Babson College with your application for admission.
Past Recipients
Dominic Esposito, Class of 2016
Morgan Keith, Class of 2015
Susanna Kroll, Class of 2014
Megan Osinski, Class of 2013
Suopeng Gao, Class of 2011
Alexander Markovitz, Class of 2010
Rafael Balaguer, Class of 2009
Ty Cohne, Class of 2008
Lauren Green, Class of 2006
Sarah Healy, Class of 2006