Select a recommender who will devote the time to provide a positive, compelling, and accurate description of you. The person should have known you for a significant period of time, but should not be a family member or someone who knows you only in a friendship capacity. The recommender should be fully aware of your academic history, interests, and goals, and should address your ability to meet the requirements and expectations of the JRF scholarship, including strong academic performance, community service, and leadership propensity. Possible recommenders to consider are: a teacher, guidance counselor, athletic coach, employer, or mentor with whom you have interacted in an extra-curricular activity.