Students are nominated early in the fall of the junior (third) year. "Junior" here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2010 and August 2011, or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2009-2010 academic year.

The scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate school.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of public/community or government service at the time of their application.

Students must receive a KU nomination to compete nationally.

KU may nominate up to four students.

Approximately 70-75 students nationwide receive scholarships each year.

Information Meeting for interested students at all levels:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:30p.m. in Nunemaker Center.

Local Deadline (pre-application for KU nomination):
Monday, November 16, 2009 (bring or mail to Nunemaker Center).

Interviews the week of November 30 for students selected after first screening.