• The University of Arizona Foundation's Board of Directors has created a permanent endowment in honour of Peter "Pete" Likinsions, the University of Arizona's 18th President, in appreciation of his remarkable vision, leadership, and unshakable dedication to diversity and quality.
• The nominee must be enrolled in a graduate programme at the University of Arizona and be in their first or second year of study at the time of application. 
• They must also have surmounted significant obstacles to gain admission and be making good academic progress in their Master's or doctoral programme (UA). 
• The candidate will be judged based on their capacity to passionately express oneself as well as how they overcame challenging conditions.

• 10,000 plus full base graduate tuition (excludes mandatory fees and student health insurance)

• Current first or second year doctorate or Master's students, local or abroad - Accelerated Master's Program (AMP), UA Online, JD, and MD accepted students are not eligible to apply. 
• The applicant must have a solid academic record.
• Applicant must be recommended by the academic unit (one applicant per academic unit) and may not apply directly. 
• The recipient may hold a graduate assistantship at the same time.

• Applicants must be suggested by their University of Arizona academic unit (one per UA graduate programme only). Applicants are not permitted to apply directly. 
• The nominating programme must complete the application and attach the necessary documentation:
• Cover letter for nomination Coverage from the head of a UA academic unit or the director of graduate studies (one per degree granting program). 

Written remarks from nominees:

• Two to three (2-3) page essay explaining how they overcame adversity to achieve their aim of earning a master's or doctorate degree at the UA. 
• A brief description (no more than one page) of why they want to pursue the higher degree. 
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a University of Arizona faculty adviser (may be same or different from the nominating faculty)