Selection criteria for Dean's Future Scholars program participants
Recommendations traditionally come from sixth grade counselors, teachers, and principals from selected Title 1 schools in the Washoe County School District (the number of selected program participants depends on availability).
Students must qualify for free or reduced lunch (grant requirement as of Fall 2019).
Students preferably are first-generation college students where neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree.
Students must exhibit an interest in going to college and/or entering the field of education.