TILF requests that no staples be used in any of your application materials. Don't submit applications in special folders or presentations, as the awards committee does not view them, they are discarded. Participants in the state level of academic competition any of their four years in high school are eligible to apply during their senior year only. Only the second day of competition may be placed on page one of the application. Applicant should rank high scholastically, preferably in the top 25 percent of their class.
Some donors require a higher rank.
Applicant must attach a recent photograph or clear snapshot to the proper place on the application on page 1. Applicant must furnish an official high school transcript or copy. The college entrance test scores, seven semester GPA, size of class, and rank in the class must be entered on this transcript. Student should include copies of other relevant recent grade reports. Include no citizenship documents.