• Must be a U.S. resident
• High school senior in Illinois or Oregon, or
• Community college student in Illinois or Oregon planning to transfer, or
• College freshman or sophomore attending a 4-year school in Illinois or Oregon, or
• Current freshman or sophomore at specific universities in North Carolina

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• Minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Resident of the U.S.
• High school senior who resides in Illinois or Oregon, **OR**,.
• Community college student in Illinois or Oregon planning to transfer to any 4-year school, **OR**.
• College freshman or sophomore attending a 4-year school in Illinois or Oregon, **OR**.
• Current freshman or sophomore college student attending Elizabeth City State University, Stillman College, or North Carolina Central University, or planning to transfer to one of these schools.
• Seeking a bachelor's degree.
• Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, or work.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and concern for others.
• First in the family to attend college.
• Demonstrate financial need.

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Financial documentation (if required)