Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Exhibit good character and leadership skills
Submit a two-page essay describing interest in the teaching profession
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: applicant must have a minimum 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale; exhibit good character and leadership skills; submit a two-page essay describing interest in the teaching profession. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.