The Lithuanian Foundation believes that students who are active in their community are developing leadership skills that will benefit them and those around them in the future. The Lithuanian Foundation is a diaspora organization. As such, priorities are given to students studying outside the borders of Lithuania, especially to those who are members of the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc. The candidates for the scholarship will be selected based on their academic merit, leadership potential, demonstrated volunteer engagements in their communities, and especially involvement in Lithuanian community activities. The Lithuanian Foundation supports only full-time students of Lithuanian heritage, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees based on the following priorities: (1) US citizens and US permanent residents (green card holders) pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. (2) Students from Lithuania pursuing Master's, or Doctoral degrees in Lithuania. (3) Students from Lithuania, pursuing a Master's, or Doctoral degree in the US (with a student visa) or elsewhere abroad. (4) By exception only, students from Lithuania seeking a Bachelor's degree in Lithuania meeting donor-directed fund designations. Special attention is given to the applications from students, studying or doing research in Lithuanian linguistics, literature, and folklore or Lithuanian history. Non-citizen applicants wishing to study in the US or any other country must submit a copy of a valid student visa. Applicants wishing to study in the US must present a copy of a US student visa (e.g. F-1) and a copy of an I-20 form issued by their university. Applicants must also submit two recommendations, at least one recommendation must be from a professor/teacher at the applicant's current school. Preferably, the second recommendation comes from the organization the applicant is currently involved in. Recommendations from family and friends are not acceptable. First-semester university students may provide a recommendation letter from a high school teacher. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.