- Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
- Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in any field of medicine. If NO qualified student pursuing a degree in a medical field applies, applicants pursuing a degree in an area of Biology will be considered
- Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
- Student will be evaluated on essay content
- Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
- Student must participate in the music and or the dramatic arts program