The judges look favorably at students who give of themselves selflessly and who are not motivated exclusively by the accolades they may receive. Therefore, the winners may not necessarily be their campus' most visible student leaders. Any student attending a Florida college at least part-time, with a few exceptions. First-year students with fewer than 30 credit hours completed are not eligible and neither are students taking fewer than 12 credit hours over a calendar year. Please see the official application for complete details.
Academic achievement is important, but it is only one of the three main eligibility criteria.
Some of the judges place greater emphasis on academics, while others may value community and campus service over grades. Previous recipients typically maintain high GPAs while balancing part-time work, classes, and community and campus activities. Study journalism or communications at a four year accredited college or university. The Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington, D.C. is a non-profit organization for women. Every year they give out scholarships to graduate and undergraduate women who go to school in Washington, D.C. or live in the Washington, D.C. metro area.