(b) The SURF Selection Panel will use the following scale to grade the selection criteria found in the table at Appendix A (the selection criteria), one (1) being the best score and nine (9) being the worst score:

1. (1) 1 – Superior: Extraordinary and needs little to no revision, improvement, or both;
2. (2) 2 – Excellent: Easily addressable issues and needs little revision, improvement, or both;
3. (3) 3 – Above Average: Has strong quality and would benefit from revision, improvement, or both;
4. (4) 4 – Good: Has slightly above average quality and needs some revision, improvement, or both;
5. (5) 5 – Average: Has average quality and needs revision, improvement, or both;
6. (6) 6 – Fair: Has slightly below average quality and needs revision, improvement, or both;
7. (7) 7 – Below Average: Has weak quality and requires revision, improvement, or both;
8. (8) 8 – Minimal: Multiple issues and severely requires revision, improvement, or both; and
9. (9) 9 – Poor: Not recommended for funding or consideration.

(c)

1. (1) The SURF Selection Panel shall meet and make recommendation for students to be awarded a fellowship based upon the selection criteria.
2. (2) Recommendation of awards shall be made until all funds are exhausted.
3. (3) The SURF Panel shall also select alternates to be awarded in the event a student does not accept his or her SURF award.