Evaluation and Selection Process

· Selection Committee: EACF committee will review applications and may conduct written test and/or interview applicants who passed the test
(Minimum Pass mark will be 70 percent).

· Evaluation Criteria: The evaluation rubric, shown in the Table below, will ensure a fair and consistent selection process.

Scholarship Evaluation Rubric Table:

*Maximum score per item = 5; Minimum = 1; None = 0*
S/N	Review Criteria	Description	Score (Max5)
1	Application	Completed without error = 5
		Completed with one error = 3
		Completed with more than 1 error = 1
2	University	Attends the qualifying university (5 or 0)
3	Academic Performance	Current GPA Score
		90% – 100% =5
		85% – 89% = 4
		80% – 84% = 3
		75% – 79% = 2
		70% – 74% = 1
4	Interview Test Score	90% – 100% =5
		85% – 89% = 4
		80% – 84% = 3
		75% – 79% = 2
		70% – 74% = 1
5	Written Essay Score	A 200-word personal statement on a topic chosen by EACF
		90% – 100% = 5
		85% – 89% = 4
		80% – 84% = 3
		75% – 79% = 2
		70% – 74% = 1
6	References:	Provided 3 References = 5
6	References:	Provided 3 Less than References = 0
7	Extra-Curricular Activities	Volunteering with Evidence = 3 Other (with Evidence) = 3
		Volunteering with Evidence = 3 Other (with Evidence) = 3

	TOTAL:

Þ Goals and Objectives

Þ Scholarship Award Criteria

Þ Startup, Annual Value Per Recipient, & Disbursement Method

Þ Application Process

Þ Evaluation and Selection Process

Þ Awarding the Scholarship

Þ Scholarship Application Form