Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in 15 credits of college preparatory courses and have attained the score established by the state legislature on the SAT or ACT.

To renew the scholarship, students must achieve a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

The award is 75% of tuition and fees based on the average tuition and fees in the state university and community college system. The award may cover up to 45 trimester credit hours per academic year. Summer tuition and fees may be covered if funds are available and the student has not completed 45 trimester credit hours during the first two trimesters. Students may use the scholarship for up to 132 trimester credit hours to complete an undergraduate degree.