Applicants must be either prospective or current college students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States. Students must write an essay as part of the application process.

Applicant must demonstrate intellectual or creative distinction. Selection is not based solely upon academic achievements. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 and a minimum composite ACT score of 30 (combined SAT score of 1300).

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is a relative of an alumni of the university. Full-time enrollment, financial need, evidence of leadership, community service, and scholarship ability, written statement of personal/educational goals and objectives, minimum of three letters of recommendation, main campus recipient must be working toward a B.A./B.S. degree...

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need.