Pay attention to detail and follow the instructions. Your application should be concise and direct, reveal interesting things about yourself, and describe how your strengths, achievements, and passions make you a strong candidate for a scholarship. In other words, impress us.

The selection committee reviews dozens of applications. They will look upon your application favorably if your essays are free of typos and grammatical errors, and if you include all and only the materials requested. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

This scholarship is in memory of Charles O. Browne, one of the great instructors of the Advanced United States Coin Grading and Problem Coins class at Summer Seminar. The scholarship will be awarded to students, ages 15-25 taking the Advanced United States Coin Grading and Problem Coins class offered session 1, June 15-20. The applicant MUST be an ANA member ages 15-25. Applications may be typed, but the applicant must personally complete the application and one page essay.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Each application is thoroughly reviewed by a selection committee and scored according to the following 90 point system:

Maximum Points & Categories

60 ...... Involvement, Leadership and Accomplishments
30 ...... Essay and written parts of application
10 ...... Overall impression of Selection Committee

The selection committee’s decision is final. Applications will remain confidential.

Beginning on the next page, parents will find “IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS.” Parents need to review this information thoroughly with their child prior to submitting a scholarship application. Topics include counselor supervision, unsupervised times, class attendance, curfew, rules, policies, dress code, and more.