Judged by an independent panel, not only are applicants scored for their academic success but for their outside interests, extracurricular activities, community services and financial need. Any person who is an employee or related to an employee of an Association member firm may apply. Membership status is verified. Candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before July 1 of the year in which they would use the scholarship. Candidates must have an academic record sufficient to be accepted by an accredited college, junior college or technical institute. Students already in college or graduate school may also apply. For further details, follow the scholarship website. More information will be available when the application period begins.