Amanda Hyatt Fellowship selection process

Candidates will complete and submit an application package addressing or including the items listed below.

Evidence of an undergraduate degree from an accredited, 4 year college or university
Excellent prior academic performance in related coursework
Letter(s) of recommendation from academic evaluators
Interest in and commitment to the development of sound public policy
Demonstrated commitment to public or community service
Work experience
Leadership skills
Personal statement, 1-2 pages on the candidate's future goals and anticipated role in public and community service. Letters of support may also be included.

The Chair of the Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies will appoint a Scholarship Selection Committee. From the pool of applicants, the Scholarship Selection Committee will determine the finalists (2-5 top applicants). The Trustees of the Seven Oaks Foundation will review the applications of the finalists, interview them, and make the selection of the scholarship recipient, or determine that none meets the requirements. Formal recognition of the recipient will be made annually at the Honors Day Ceremony for the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.