Applicant must execute an interview on Strassler Scholars Day in February.

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and significant contributions to their school or community.

Applicant must distinguish themself in their studies and demonstrate personal initiative and commitment to a variety of activities beyond the classroom.

Applicant must demonstrate superior academic achievement and show evidence of future intellectual growth. Applicant must have a minimum 3.10 GPA for at least one semester of first year.

Applicant must be a qualified entering first-year violinist, violist, cellist or pianist with chamber music experience. Applicant need not plan to major in music. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must demonstrate academic potential, even if that potential was not reached during high school.

Applicant must commute from a neighboring town.

Applicant must demonstrate ability to perform in dance or theatre.

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments or potential.

Applicant must hold a leadership position while in high school or have a history of community service.

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.