When applying for a scholarship, contact the department you are interested in majoring. Examples: Philosophy, History, Communication, Political Science and English. In applying, mention your participation in your high school NFL chapter and experience in Model United Nations. Your NFL ranking and MUN speaking experience will "be a positive factor, as we know that some of the brightest and best are to be found among your debaters."

2. Lewis and Clark College: Steve Hunt, Director of Forensics, Email: hunt @clark.edu

Credit for participation in Forensics is available at Lewis and Clark. The College pays for all registration entries, travel, motel and food expenses for tournaments and speaking events. "Forensics scholarships are available for students demonstrating exceptional talent. These scholarships are based on financial need, talent in forensics and scholarship. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, you should follow all normal College admission procedures. You must also file an application for financial aid using the forms supplied by the College.

"In addition to these procedures, you should send the following materials to the director of forensics:

a) A letter stating your interest in forensics and in teh Lewis and Clark forensics scholarships
b) A letter of recommendaation from your forensics coach
c) A short statement of your experience and success in forensics participation. (Speaking contests, summer institutes, and tournament achievements can all count.) "

For answers to questions email the Forensics Director. For College catalogs, info about financial aid and applications forms email admissions @lclark.edu

3. Whitman College: Jim Hanson, Professor of Rhetoric, Email: hansonjb@whitman.edu

Students interested in applying for a scholarship should contact Jim Hanson by February 15. Presidential Scholarship applications are usually due by February 28.

Jim is also able to help students out financially once they have been accepted to Whitman. Once you commit to being a member of his team, there are ways to get money. One way is to help him run his summer debate institute for high school students.