- Must be a graduating high school senior
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Must be a Shelby County (TN) resident
- Plan to attend an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university within the U.S., in a full-time degree seeking program for the first time
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum ACT/SAT not required
- Students pursuing any degree are encouraged to apply
- Letter of recommendation from one of your high school teachers or counselor
- Applicants must complete a 500 word essay on “Creating solutions to end gun violence and promoting gun safety”. Minimum 500 words, no more than 550 words.
- All finalists will be interviewed
