Applicant must have at least 5 WPM certification and be attending or planning to attend a regionally accredited school. Preference is given to residents of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Applicant must prepare an oration on an assigned topic. Recipients of the regional awards will go on to participate in the national competition.

Applicant must be a Connecticut high school senior with exceptional academic accomplishments, and be an outstanding student.

Applicant must be an outstanding Connecticut high school senior from a disadvantaged background who has proven academic ability in high school grades, test scores, class rank, and letters of recommendation. Selection is based upon commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, demonstrated leadership, contributions to community, and demonstrated financial need.

Applicant must have demonstrated commitment to diversity and multicultural programs. Selection is based upon leadership, special talents, and achievements in school and community. Applicant must have minimum score of 1100 on the SAT and rank in the top 15 percent of their class.

Applicant must have at least a technician class amateur radio license and be a graduate of an Indiana high school attending an accredited Indiana college or university.

Applicant must be an Arizona resident with a minimum 3.2 GPA and at least a technician class amateur radio license.

Applicant must be a high school senior whose home residence is in Fairfield County, CT or Westchester County, NY, and is planning to further their study of vocal or choral music. Audition required.

Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1350 and rank in the top tenth of their class.

Applicant who ranks first or second in their graduating class will automatically qualify for the scholarship. An additional one-time Fellowship available for Presidential Scholar to engage in a research experience with faculty in an area of his/her interest.

Applicant must be a resident of and attending a college/university within 175 miles of a YCCC center who has an active general class license or higher.

Applicant must have at least a technician class amateur radio license and be enrolled in a four year college or university.

Applicant must have an amateur radio license.