Applicant must have earned the varsity letter 'O' as a student athlete, and have completed his or her intercollegiate eligibility. Applicant must be nominated by the Athletic Director. Preference given to student athletes, but if there are no qualified candidates, other engineering students may be considered.

Applicant must pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach, be a member of NSCA for at least one year, be in good standing at institution, and working as a strength and conditioning coach in the school's athletic department.

Applicant must be an Alamosa high school senior who has lettered in a high school varsity sport and intends to try out for a varsity athletic team at Adams State College. Applicant must submit the name of phone number of high school coach.

Applicant must be a Native American scholar-athlete who graduated from a New Mexico High School, and will attend a community college or four-year non-profit or public educational institute full time. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Edinburgh Community High School who will enroll full-time at an accredited college, university or vocational school and was involved in athletics. Financial need and minimum 2.0 GPA required.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Greenwood Community High School who is a student football athlete.

Applicants must be involved in either athletics, band, chorus, or one of the publications at the University of North Alabama. Auditions or tryouts may be required.