Make sure the application is complete and submitted on time. It is every applicant's responsibility to ensure that their institution and the Datatel Scholars Foundation receives supporting material in a timely fashion. Applicant letters of recommendation should include an academic and employer reference, if possible. Datatel Scholars are students who make a difference in the lives of others. The Review Committee also looks favorably on those who have worked steadily to help fund their education and may need a little extra help, although specific financial need is not a criterion for selection.
Excellent grades are important.
Most winners have a 3.7 GPA or higher. These students show a commitment to excellence in pursuing their studies. Their first attempt at pursuing higher education may not have been entirely successful, but after working a while and returning to school later, they have excelled. The personal statement is a reflection of the applicant. Datatel Scholars have a clear direction in their lives.