An applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible to receive The Washington Center Scholarship:

1. (1)

   1. (A) The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien.
   2. (B) If the recipient is not a United States citizen, but a permanent resident alien, the recipient must attach a copy of the permanent resident alien card to the application;
2. (2) The applicant must be an Arkansas resident, as defined by the Division of Higher Education, for at least six (6) months prior to the application deadline;
3. (3) The applicant must be enrolled in an approved Arkansas institution that will grant academic credit for participation in The Washington Center internship program located in Washington, D.C.;
4. (4) The applicant must meet The Washington Center admission requirements and be selected by The Washington Center to participate in their internship program; and

5. (5)

   1. (A) The applicant must be enrolled in a program of study that leads to or is creditable towards a baccalaureate degree.
   2. (B) These programs include baccalaureate degree programs and associate degree programs.