Components of the Actual Application

Despite their differences, competitions generally have a core set of common components:

• Application form
• Essays and/or proposals
• Letters of recommendation
• Official undergraduate transcripts

Additionally, certain competitions may require some or all of the following:

• Curriculum vitae (Résumé)
• Photographs
• Passport
• Birth certificates
• Creative portfolio
• Foreign language reports
• Standardized test scores
• Physical exam
• Proof of sponsorship
• Letter of acceptance from a graduate institution
• Sponsorship affiliation from an organization/institution