Applicant must be an entering freshman at Hofstra University who will major in English and has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

Applicant must be a current or past resident of Carlisle, MA or Concord, MA pursuing undergraduate studies who demonstrates a passion for literature or writing.

Applicants must be Minnesota residents who have been admitted to a full-time program in an approved Minnesota college or university. Applicants must have demonstrated achievement in one of the following subjects: English or creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, math, science or social science.