Balanced Man Scholarships

Application Process

1. Chair Selection:
- Select a qualified Balanced Man Scholarship (BMS) chairman
- Should be organized, dependable, and capable of delegating responsibility
- Vice president of recruitment should not serve as BMS chairman

2. Preparation and Planning:
- Research what has and hasn't worked for the chapter in the past
- Review best practices from chapters around the country
- Create a detailed project plan and timeline

3. Key Planning Elements:
- Determine awards ceremony date and location
- Set timeline for mailing/emailing applicants
- Schedule interview dates and determine interview conductors
- Establish budget for scholarships and ceremony
- Select interview committee members

4. Outreach Activities:
- Write letters to incoming students, parents, and high school guidance counselors
- Build mailing lists for high schools sending students to your institution
- Create promotional materials

5. Documentation:
- Use BMS guide and project plan template
- Document challenge overviews
- Record lessons learned for successor
- Maintain organized records throughout process

6. Timeline Recommendations:
- Begin planning during winter break for summer/fall scholarships
- Allow 2015 for execution year
- Complete advanced planning before semester begins

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