STEP 1: Phase 1 Application Submission - Prior to starting the application process, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The application form can be found here.

The application form will ask you a set of questions and requires you to upload certain documents (such as a reference letter and high school transcript). Once you start an application, you cannot save a draft.

STEP 2: Phase 1 Review and Assessment – The adjudication team will review and evaluate eligible phase 1 applications based on students who show resiliency, commitment to excellence and community mindedness

STEP 3: Phase 2 (By Invitation Only) - Applicants selected for phase 2 will be notified on March 31, 2026. 

STEP 4: Phase 2 Review and Assessment – The adjudication team will review and evaluate phase 2 applicants based on their video submission to select the final winners.

STEP 5: Final Winners - Phase 2 winners will be notified in June 2026.