All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled as a high school senior.
• Be eligible to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study.
• Have a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be a legal U.S. resident less than 21 yrs. of age.

Eligible applicants must sign and submit a complete application with all required documents, postmarked no later than May 31, 2025 or their application will not be reviewed.

• Award amounts vary from $500.00 to $1,000 and may ONLY be applied to tuition, fees, room and board and books.
• Recipients must enroll in and attend an accredited college or university or vocational/technical school in the 4 academic year as a full-time student.
• Recipients must submit verification of enrollment and fulltime status before checks are disbursed.

The following documents are required:

• The applicant’s certified high school transcript that documents a minimum of 3.0 GPA and current class rank.
• Official ACT and/or SAT test scores.
• A typed personal statement, no more than 2 pages, that provides information about the applicant’s
• (a) community involvement,
• (b) career goals, and
• (c) background and heritage
• A one-page letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. The letter should be personalized and detail the applicant’s
• (a) achievements,
• (b) leadership, and
• (c) community involvement. Form letters will be given minimum consideration.
• A 2 inch by 2 inch color photo for souvenir book.

An interview will be conducted if needed.

All applicants and, where appropriate, their parent or legal guardian, must sign the attached application, certifying that all information provided is true and complete to the best of their knowledge. If it is later determined that information contained in the application is false or misleading, final awards may be rescinded.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applicants will be notified of award decisions in June 30, 2025.