Although each fellowship has a different emphasis, certain characterists are desirable for candidates for any award.  The Office of Prestigious Scholarships can assist students in displaying the desired characteristics on their applications and in interviews.  Above all, students should exhibit Commitment to Society, Commitment to Self, and Commitment to Career.

Candidates Should Demonstrate

• A considerable degree of maturity, self-reliance, self-discipline, and resourcefulness

• Initiative, drive, and a willingness to see things through to the end

• The potential to become leaders, opinion formers, and decision makers

• Strong preparation for the proposed course of study or research

• An outstanding track record of non-academic and academic involvement

• A commitment to community

• An intellectually well-rounded and broad set of interests

• An outward-looking disposition and engaging personality

• A [social] life (bookworms, recluses, and couch-potatoes are frowned upon)

• Critical thinking skills

• Outstanding communication skills

• How and why a particular course of study, research, or internship will enhance their career goals

• Potential to put the experience to good use

• Potential to act as an ambassador and positive representative for the scholarship awarded