To be eligible for consideration for this award, a student must:
- Have displayed to a high degree those admirable personal traits that characterized the late Edwin Eikel.
- Rank academically overall in the upper quarter of his or her class and be in academic residence at Texas A&M University at Galveston throughout the senior year.
- Have completed not less that one-half of the degree requirements while enrolled at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
- Be occupying or have held responsible positions of leadership in the student life of this university, and /or in state or nationally recognized student organizations, or social, church, and /or other similar organizations.
- Be a candidate for a baccalaureate degree at the end of a spring semester or during the preceding twelve-month period in which the award is presented.
- Have an exemplary conduct record while enrolled in this University.
- Have displayed a great love for Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University at Galveston and demonstrated willingness to uphold the principles for which they stand.