Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution and demonstrate financial need, with an annual household income no greater than $80,000. They must possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to their community. The first round of the application process consists of collecting eligibility and demographic information, as well as a short answer response. Submission deadline is on November 21, 2023. The second round requires applicants to submit their transcript, test scores (with exception), additional demographic information, two letters of recommendation, their FAFSA Student Aid Report, short answer responses, and an essay response. This opens on September 8, 2023 and closes on December 1, 2023. For the third round, semi-finalists will be invited to create and submit a short video response. Submission starts on January 10, 2024, with the deadline of January 24, 2024. For the fourth round, finalists will be invited to submit updated transcripts, test scores (optional), a headshot, college acceptance status, other scholarship awards statuses, and to schedule an interview. This opens early March 2024, with a deadline of April 4, 2024. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.