Applicant must have a minimum 40db bilateral hearing loss. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States who has a minimum 3.2 GPA and is seeking a bachelor's degree from any university in the United States. Application available online.

Applicant must be a U.S. resident who suffers from deafness or a hearing impairment and who will benefit from medical, mechanical, specialized treatment or specialized education.

Applicant must rank in top 50% of graduating high school class, have a minimum composite ACT score of 27 (combined SAT I score of 1210), and be a resident of any state except Missouri.

Selection is based on audition.

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 26 (combined SAT Reasoning score equivalent), demonstrate leadership abilities, and attend Scholarship Day.

Applicant must be an elected delegate to Boys' or Girls' State Convention ($1,000), governor or lt. governor ($2,000), or president or vice president of Boys' or Girls' nation ($3,000).

Applicant must be a local Young Woman contestant in Missouri, a local Young Woman winner in Missouri, a runner-up in a state pageant, a State's Young Woman, or America's Young Woman. $1,500 of each award is for room costs.

Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 26 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1170) and either a minimum 3.75 GPA or have graduated in the top 10% of class.

Applicant must display leadership potential and have financial need.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and financial need. Preference given to Missouri residents.

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, rank in the top third of class and have a minimum combined SAT score of 1650 (ACT score of 23).

Audition, two letters of recommendation, a recent headshot, and resume listing theatre training are required to be submitted.