These annual awards honor students who not only excel academically but also extend their intellectual abilities beyond the classroom to benefit society. The top 20 students selected to the college and community college teams will be featured in USA TODAY and awarded $2,500.

Community college students must be nominated by their college. Nominations are due Dec. 1. For more information click the links above.

Full-time undergrads can get the college application form here. Nominations are due by Jan. 29.

Look for community college winners in April and college winners in May 2010 and see previous winners below: