Applicant must be a student from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania majoring or (for high school seniors) declaring a major in a communications-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Selection is based upon academic excellence and need and involvement in the field of communications.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Moore High School who will major in english or journalism. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, AB-540 student or DACA recipient who is member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American/Alaska Native. Must be a full-time graduate student who has a minimum of two academic semesters or one year left...

Applicant must be a new graduate student who has been accepted into one of the eligible academic programs and will enroll in at least six credits.

Applicants must be incoming freshmen or currently enrolled students at Samford University. Students must be majoring in English.

Nomination required. Applicants nominated for award rank at or near the top of their class, pursue the most rigorous course load available, and demonstrate sustained and outstanding leadership ability. Common Application, application, interview, and campus visit prior to January 15 are required. Faculty committee will select finalists.

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student with a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (minimum composite ACT score of 27) who is majoring in english, foreign language, history, linguistics, or writing.

Freshman applicant must submit a creative writing or critical essay and letter of recommendation from a senior English teacher. Three awards are made each year, one each to a freshman, sophomore, and junior.

Applicant must demonstrate potential for developing as a writer and student of literature and must be in the top two-fifths of class.

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence, volunteerism, and character.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 60 credit hours.

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference given to English or Communication majors and those with a military background.