What is required of Regional Finalists?
Regional Finalists are expected to participate in an evening and one day of personal interviews that determine the selection of the National Finalists. The interviews are scheduled during March and April in different cities throughout the country with 10 – 12 Finalists participating in each panel. Interviews are conducted by panels of distinguished citizens from the city where each regional panel is held. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of each Regional Finalist. It is important for Regional Finalists to keep a flexible schedule until their Regional Panel assignment is announced; it is unlikely that the assignments can be changed.We also work with Regional Finalists to obtain each candidate’s biographical narrative, a candidate summary sheet, and photograph. Regional Finalists also must submit background investigation information, as all Fellows must be eligible for the appropriate security clearances. This information is kept confidential.
Regional Finalists are expected to participate in an evening and one day of interviews that determine the selection of the National Finalists. The interviews are scheduled during March and April in different cities throughout the country with 10 – 12 Finalists participating in each panel. Interviews are conducted by panels of distinguished citizens from the city where each regional panel is held. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of each Regional Finalist.
