McConnell Scholars

Scholarship Application: Required
Amount: Determined by selection committee
Number Awarded: 10
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Award Notice: Students chosen for interview will be notfied in February 2009
Accept Deadline: May 1, 2009
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.35 on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum 24 ACT or 1090 (CR + M) SAT
- 2008 high school graduate
- KY residents
- NOTE: If GPA and/or test score is lower than minimum requirements, student must submit in writing, along with scholarship application, why s/he should be considered; demonstrated leadership potential; major or minor in Political Science
Required Credentials:
1.  McConnell Essay (not to exceed 2 typed pages): discuss your career interests and leadership qualities
2.  McConnell Letters of Recommendation:

• From high school principal or counselor
• From a high school teacher
• From a non-family, non-high school adult who is familiar with your accomplishments
  

Visit http://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter for more information.