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The 2026 scholarship application is now open!

Please be sure to review the Scholarship Requirements before starting your application so you can familiarize yourself with our scoring method for each application. The application covers the following information:

Application Checklist – Everything You Need

✅ Completed online application (includes social media handles)
✅ High school transcript (must show GPA of 2.5 or higher)
✅ Personal essay (500+ words connecting your service to Dare Greatly Foundation values)
✅ Personal video (1-3 minutes on “What Dare Greatly Means to You”)
✅ Two letters of recommendation (from teachers, mentors, or employers – NOT family)
✅ Community service information (up to 3 organizations with contact details)

DEADLINE: May 15th each year
QUESTIONS: scholarships@daregreatlyfoundation.org

Step 1 of 8 - Applicant Information

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Applicant Information

Date of Application(Required)

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How Did You Hear About the Dare Greatly Foundation?(Required)

At my school

On social media

From a friend

School faculty

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I am a...(Required)

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Name(Required)

First Middle Last Suffix

Email Address(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Cell Phone(Required)

Parent or Guardian Contact Information

Contact Information (Parent or Legal Guardian 1)(Required)

First Last

Parent or Legal Guardian Email(Required)

Contact Information (Parent or Legal Guardian 2)

First Last

Parent or Legal Guardian Email

Social Media Profiles

Instagram

Facebook

X/Twitter

TikTok

YouTube

High School Information

Currently attending high school?(Required)

Yes

Current Year(Required)

Senior -- select to confirm that you are a graduating senior in high school

School Name(Required)

Are you involved in sports teams or other kinds of clubs and extracurricular activities in your high school?(Required)

Yes

Ex: Sports teams, chess club, math club, etc.

Please explain(Required)

Higher Education Information

Are you attending a higher education program in the fall?(Required)

Yes

College, Trade or Technical School Attending in the Fall?(Required)

If you do not currently have a school selected, simply put N/A in the field below

Intended Area of Study(Required)

If you have not selected a field of study yet, simply put N/A in the field below

How Do You Plan on Paying for Your Higher Education? Select all that apply.(Required)

Scholarships

Grants

Work-Study

Personal Income/Savings

Federal Loans

Private Student Loans

Other

Community Service Information

Community service can be school or community-related.

Have you ever done volunteer work?(Required)

Yes

Organization Name 1(Required)

Please provide a contact at the organization listed(Required)

First Name Org 1 Last Name Org 1

Email 1(Required)

Are you currently volunteering at this organization?(Required)

Yes

Start Date 1(Required)

Month

Day

Year

End Date 1(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Estimated Number of Hours Worked(Required)

What capacity or service did you provide or get involved in?(Required)

Add a second organization?(Required)

Yes

Organization Name 2(Required)

Please provide a contact at the organization listed(Required)

First Name Org 2 Last Name Org 2

Email 2(Required)

Are you currently volunteering at this organization?(Required)

Yes

Start Date 2(Required)

Month

Day

Year

End Date 2(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Estimated Number of Hours Worked(Required)

What capacity or service did you provide or get involved in?(Required)

Add a third organization?(Required)

Yes

Organization Name 3(Required)

Please provide a contact at the organization listed(Required)

First Name Org 3 Last Name Org 3

Email 3(Required)

Are you currently volunteering at this organization?(Required)

Yes

Start Date 3(Required)

Month

Day

Year

End Date 3(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Estimated Number of Hours Worked(Required)

What capacity or service did you provide or get involved in?(Required)

Essay Submission

Your essay should include:

Specific examples of how you’ve demonstrated compassion, integrity, and respect in your life.

Your understanding of what the Dare Greatly Foundation values.

Connection to service: Describe your volunteer work and why helping others matters to you.

Your path forward: How will this scholarship help you continue serving your community?

Upload essay: must be no less than 500 words (PDF Files ONLY)(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Upload Transcripts/Letter of Recommendation

Who will be submitting transcripts?(Required)

I will be submitting my transcripts

I will have my guidance department submit transcripts on my behalf

Acknowledge(Required)

I understand I’ll need to follow up with my guidance counselor to ensure my transcripts are submitted. If my transcripts are not submitted, my application cannot be processed.

This is a REQUIRED element for the application. If we do not receive your transcript(s), your application cannot be reviewed and scored.

Upload transcript (PDF Files ONLY)(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Who will be submitting your letters of recommendation?(Required)

I will be submitting my LORs

I am NOT submitting LORs

I will have my guidance department submit LORs on my behalf

Acknowledge(Required)

I understand by not submitting letters of recommendation, my application may be disqualified.

Although this is not required, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you submit these as part of your application.

Upload letters of recommendation (PDF Files ONLY)(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.

Guidance Counselor Information

Guidance Counselor Name(Required)

Guidance Counselor First Name Guidance Counselor Last Name

Guidance Counselor Email(Required)

Phone

Upload Your "What Does Dare Greatly Mean to You?" Video

This is a required element in order to process your application.

What does Dare Greatly mean to you? Be creative and have fun with it! Show us your true personality. We can't wait to see what Dare Greatly means to you!

Video requirements:
Length: 1-3 minutes (minimum 45 seconds)

Prompt: “What Does Daring Greatly Mean to You?”

What we want to hear:
Share a specific moment when you took a risk to help someone or stand up for what’s right
Tell us what Tanner’s story means to you after learning about him
Explain how you see yourself continuing this legacy of service

Format: Can be filmed on your phone – authenticity matters more than production quality

Be yourself: We value genuine, heartfelt responses over rehearsed perfection

YouTube Video URL(Required)

Are you 18 years of age or older?(Required)

Yes

Student Video Consent(Required)

I agree to allow the Dare Greatly Foundation to use my video, in whole or in parts, on its social media channels and/or in any other marketing collateral.

I do not consent to the use of my video submission.

Parent Video Consent(Required)

I am under the age of 18, and require a parent or legal guardian to sign the video consent form.

I do not consent to the use of my video submission.

I am the parent or legal guardian of the applicant and agree to allow the Dare Greatly Foundation to use the submitted video, in whole or in parts, on its social media channels and/or in any other marketing collateral.

Full Name (Parent or Legal Guardian Consent)(Required)

Typing your name in the field below is considered a valid signature.

Final Submission

AI Use Policy(Required)

I certify my responses are my own work, and any AI use was limited to brainstorming, outlining, or proofreading.

AI Use Policy
Your essays and written responses must be written in your own words. AI may be used only for brainstorming, outlining, or basic proofreading—not for writing or rewriting any part of your submission. Submissions that appear primarily AI-generated may be disqualified.

Application Verification(Required)

I agree to the terms of this application.

By signing (digitally below) and submitting this application, I certify that all of the information contained in this application is true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentations or false information that I provide, either in this application or at any other time during the application process, may result in the disqualification of my application.

I understand and agree that this application does not guarantee being rewarded with a scholarship.

I understand that the Dare Greatly Foundation may seek to verify any or all information listed in this application or otherwise provided during the application process. I hereby expressly authorize the Dare Greatly Foundation to verify that information, without further notice to or consent by anyone, and I authorize any people listed in my application from whom such verification is sought to release relevant information about me. I further authorize the Dare Greatly Foundation to investigate all references and secure additional information about me.

I hereby release from liability the Dare Greatly Foundation and its representatives for seeking such information and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information.

The Dare Greatly Foundation provides equal opportunity for all. The Dare Greatly Foundation does not discriminate in its selection process, and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for scholarship opportunities.

The Dare Greatly Foundation will not sell any information provided in this application.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Typing your name in the field below is considered a valid signature.

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The 2026 scholarship application is now open!

Application Checklist – Everything You Need

Applicant Information

Parent or Guardian Contact Information

Social Media Profiles

High School Information

Higher Education Information

Community Service Information

Essay Submission

Upload Transcripts/Letter of Recommendation

Upload Your "What Does Dare Greatly Mean to You?" Video

Final Submission

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