Each complete nomination will include the following: 

Electronic Application

1. Application

Completed by applicant including:

• Applicant Financial Information
• Identification of Recommenders
• Supporting financial documentation attached in PDF format only
• Official transcripts, original (front and back) must be uploaded as a PDF attachment
• Resume, must be uploaded as a PDF attachment 

2. Two letters of Recommendation

• Completed online by recommenders  

3. Institution Nomination

Completed online by faculty representative including:

• Institution Nomination Rationale
• Community College Profile 

Supporting Documentation

The official transcripts (front and back), must be uploaded in PDF format within the online application. Foreign language supporting documents must be officially translated into English.  Translations must bear an original (not photocopied) mark of certification or official signature that the translation is true and complete. 

1. Official College Transcript(s) for ALL undergraduate coursework

• one original (front and back) uploaded for each institution attended

2. High School Transcript(s), GED Scores, or Letter from Home-school Instructor

• one original (front and back) uploaded for each institution attended

3. Resume/Curriculum Vitae - two pages maxium uploaded in PDF format to the online application  

Candidates may attach in PDF format, in their application, the following supporting financial documentation. 

4. Applicant Tax Forms - including applicable W-2 forms, schedules, and attachments

• one legible copy (no originals of tax forms required)

5. Parent Financial Information Forms – Parent Information Forms are required regardless of age or independence  status of the applicant.

• one original signed by the applicant and both of his or her parents 

6. Parent Tax Forms - including applicable W-2 forms, schedules, and attachments

• one legible copy (no originals of tax forms required) 

* Applicants and/or parents living abroad and not filing US taxes for 2008 must complete the forms as best as possible and attach a statement (in English or a certified translation into English) from the employer(s) listing all income and benefits for 2008.