Guidelines: Assess the nominee’s intellectual curiosity, character, and potential for advanced graduate study.

Beinecke's website: http://fdnweb.org/beinecke/ 

Length: No more than 2 pages

Guidelines: How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Comment on the applicant’s academic, linguistic, and personal preparation for the study abroad program, especially as they relate to Boren Scholarship objectives. If possible, comment on the applicant’s understanding of the relationship between his or her study abroad program and U.S. national security as well as his or her career interests.

Boren's website: https://www.borenawards.org/ 

Guidelines: How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? Please comment in detail on the applicant’s academic work in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. How does the applicant rank when compared to other recent students in your department or laboratory and with other students who have won major postgraduate scholarships? How do you think he or she will perform in the independent research environment of a Cambridge Master’s program?

Churchill's website: http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/scholarship.html 

Length: No more than 3 pages, 1-inch margins on all sides, single-spaced, 12 point Arial

Guidelines: Focus on student’s research and likelihood of success in a research career. Examples that support statements are particularly valuable. Be as specific as possible.

Goldwater's website: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/ 

Guidelines: Recommendations can come from anyone the student feels can best speak to their abilities as a potential Gaither Junior Fellow. Fellows will conduct research, contribute to reports, and participate in meetings with high-level officials.

James C. Gaither's website: http://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows 

Length: No limit, but 250-750 words is usually sufficient. 12 point font, double-spaced.

Guidelines: In your letter, specific details and examples are especially helpful. Recommenders who are also writing letters for the applicant’s graduate degree program should write distinct letters for each. Focus on answering the specific questions that each application requires. Upon submitting the letter, you will be asked to complete a character and leadership assessment form.

Knight-Hennessy's website: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/  

Guidelines: Letters should be signed, and, whenever possible, represent a range of academic and professional references.

Luce's website: http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx 

Length: No more than 1,000 words

Guidelines: Recommendations should comment on the candidate's general fitness for the course proposed and the suitability of the university chosen as well as considering how they meet the Commission’s criteria of Academic Merit, Leadership and Ambassadorial Potential.

Marshall's website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/ 

Guidelines: The scholarship is awarded each year to one American student who exemplifies the core values embodied by Michel David-Weill: academic excellence, leadership, multiculturalism, tolerance and high achievement.

Michel David-Weill's website: http://www.sciencespo.fr/international/en/content/michel-david-weill-scholarship 

Length: No more than 750 words

Guidelines: Successful applicants have documented evidence of significant achievement in Academic excellence, Leadership, and Commitment to community and public service.

Mitchell's website: https://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship 

Length: No more than 2 pages

Guidelines: Academic referees should include a detailed assessment of the candidate’s academic qualifications, including the applicant’s relative academic standing in the taught course.

Rhodes' website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ 

Length: No more than 500 words

Guidelines: Reference letters should address the following questions: How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? How does this candidate’s intellectual and academic abilities compare to other students from your institution? Please describe this candidate’s personal characteristics and experiences that will contribute to her/his potential to take on leadership roles in the future.

Schwarzman's website: https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/ 

Length: No more than 2 pages

Guidelines: Recommenders are chosen to comment on one of the following: Leadership Potential and Abilities, Commitment to a Career in Public Service, or Intellect and Prospects for Continuing Academic Success. Be sure your applicant tells you which quality to focus on.

Truman's website: https://www.truman.gov/ 

Guidelines: Briefly explain to the selection committee in what capacity and context you know the candidate. Provide concrete evidence of the candidate's leadership and service activities. Give examples of the candidate's personal characteristics. Convey the scope of responsibility the candidate has assumed; what impact has his or her actions had?

Udall's website: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx 

Guidelines: Successful candidates have outstanding academic backgrounds and broad curiosity. They demonstrate strong motivation and potential to become leaders in their chosen fields. Evaluation criteria include academic merit, leadership potential, international experience, and long-term aspirations.

Yenching's website: http://yenchingacademy.org/