Shall have an academic standing in the upper half of his/her graduating class.
Intends to major in education (teaching).
Must NOT be related to the Bernie Vanis family.
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: shall have an academic standing in the upper half of his/her graduating class.; intends to major in education (teaching).; must not be related to the bernie vanis family.. Because it targets education, tie your application to that field with specifics. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.