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 degree 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. Non-citizen applicants wishing to study in the US or any other country must attach a copy of a valid student visa. Two recommendations are also required. At least one recommendation must be from a professor/teacher at the applicant's current school. Preferably, the second recommendation may come from the organization in which the applicant is currently involved. 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.