Cumulative GPAs for all applicants include all college credits earned over the last five years. High school GPAs are not considered. Students receiving grants or loans also are eligible. The judges appreciate and wish to recognize self-reliant campus leaders. Service does not have to be completed in Florida, but it is preferred.
Priority is given to current activities.
Do not include high school activities or accomplishments. Applicants do not have to be nominated by their colleges to be eligible. Students are permitted and encouraged to apply on their own. There is no limit to the number of applicants who can enter from a particular institution. Applicants must agree, if selected as one of the 20 winners, to attend the awards ceremony and leadership retreat in Tallahassee on Thursday and Friday, April 12 and 13, 2001.