Primary Award Criteria 1. Academic achievement, including grades, rank in class, standardized test scores and achievement test scores. 2. Community/extracurricular involvement 3. Leadership/Awards and recognition 4. 1,000 word essay with a topic chosen by the selection committee 5. Recommendations Eligible Applicants 1. Geographic restrictions are limited to: New Jersey, New York and Connecticut High school students 2. Students of color; African American, Asian, Latino, Native American 3. Financial need Award Restrictions/Requirements 1. Nonrenewable 2. Restricted to students majoring in public service areas such as; accounting, law, political or urban studies or work in public management 3. Four year degree seeking students 4. Full time attendance