How do I qualify for the Community Impact Scholarship? You qualify for the Community Impact Scholarship if: You have at least two years of full-time, professional, public service experience in any country at the time of application submission. In most cases, applicant’s public service work experience must occur after obtaining an undergraduate degree. You complete a supplemental essay prompt as part of your Harris Credential Program application. If you have any questions about whether your work experience qualifies toward scholarship eligibility, please email harriscredential@uchicago.edu.