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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)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

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

At my school

On social media

From a friend

School faculty

Other

Other(Required)

I am a...(Required)

Man

Woman

Non-Binary

Prefer Not to Say

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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

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

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

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

Essay Submission

Submit essay with your application?(Required)

Yes

Acknowledge(Required)

I understand by not submitting an essay my application may be disqualified

If you do not have your essay ready for submission, we recommend scrolling to the bottom of the form and selecting "Save and Continue Later" until you have your essay ready for submission.

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

Drop files here or

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

Upload Transcripts/Letters of Recommendation

Who will be submitting transcripts?(Required)

I will be submitting my transcripts

I will NOT be submitting my transcripts

I will have my guidance department submit transcripts on my behalf

Acknowledge(Required)

I understand by not submitting transcripts my application may be disqualified

If you do not have your transcripts ready for submission, we recommend scrolling to the bottom of the form and selecting "Save and Continue Later" until you have your transcripts ready for submission.

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.

If you do not have your letters of recommendation ready for submission, we recommend scrolling to the bottom of the form and selecting "Save and Continue Later" until you have your letters of recommendation ready for submission.

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

Drop files here or

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

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!

Submit a video with your application?(Required)

Yes

YouTube Video URL

Acknowledge(Required)

IMPORTANT: Videos are a required portion of the application process. By not submitting a video, your application may be disqualified.

If you do not have your video ready right now, you can submit your video to videos@daregreatlyfoundation.org. All videos need to be submitted on or before the application deadline.

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

Yes

Consent (18 years or older)

I am 18 years of age and 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.

No consent (18 years or older)

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

Consent (Under 18 years old requires authorization from a parent or legal guardian)

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

No consent (under 18 years old)

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

Application Verification(Required)

No AI was used in creating content for my application submission

The Dare Greatly Foundation strictly prohibits the use of AI-generated content in scholarship applications, including essays, videos, and any written responses. All submissions must be original work created by the applicant. Applications found to contain AI-generated content may be disqualified. By submitting my application, you agree that no AI was used in creating my materials for submission.

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/Letters of Recommendation

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

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