<p>No, you don’t have to be the child of an alum to apply. Now, whether that helps in getting one, I’m not sure.<br>
The most applicants are for the Chicago and Wisconsin chapters, so I would certainly take a shot at the national.<br>
Also, I think there might be a special scholarship for kids who come from certain states, the less common ones. It might be listed on that link that’s posted above.</p>