Who Should Apply

Each year Act Six recruits a diverse, multicultural cadre of 10 of Memphis' most promising emerging urban leaders. The Initiative seeks young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Act Six scholars must be:

• passionate about learning
• eager to foster intercultural relationships
• willing to step out of their comfort zones
• committed to serving those around them
• ready to make a difference on campus and at home

The selection process also places high value on applicants':

• teamwork
• critical thinking
• communication skills
• academic potential

The fourth Act Six cadre will be selected in February 2008 and will enroll as freshmen at Crichton in fall 2008.

Applicants must be high school seniors planning to graduate in 2008 or must have previously graduated from high school in 2006 or 2007.

While ethnicity and family income are considered as factors in selecting an intentionally diverse group of scholars, there are no income restrictions, and students from all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Learn More

• See the guiding questions that the selection committee uses to evaluate applications.

Next Steps

• If these criteria describe you, get an application now.
• If you are an adult, you can nominate a student who meets these criteria.