Each nomination must include the following materials:

• A Certification of Eligibility Form completed by the dean or administrative officer responsible for the nomination and a Financial Data Sheet completed by a financial aid officer certifying that the student qualifies for need-based financial aid.

• A completed Application Form.

• A current resume.

• A personal statement of 1,000 words or less from the nominee describing his or her background, interests, plans for graduate study and career aspirations. The statement should include a discussion of some experiences and ideas that have shaped those interests, plans and aspirations.

• A letter from the dean or administrative officer summarizing the reasons for the nominee's selection.

• Three letters of recommendation from faculty members that assess the nominee's intellectual curiosity, character and potential for advanced graduate study.

• An official copy of the nominee's transcript.

• Other material considered directly relevant to the nominee's application.