Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or American Indian high school students graduating from an Ohio high school. Students must be enrolled at an Ohio college or university for the upcoming fall. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must be majoring in a journalism-related field such as journalism, advertising, or marketing. Applicants must write an autobiography as part of their essay. Students must get recommendations and may submit work samples.