- Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
- Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical program
- Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
- Student will be evaluated on essay content
- Student must have participated in a sport for a minimum of two years
- Student must demonstrate exemplary character both in and out of the classroom