Scholarship
Requirements
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Connecticut
- To receive a scholarship award, students must be accepted into a higher education program
- A higher education program is considered to be:
- University
- Community Colleges
- Vocational Schools
- Technical Schools
- Trade Schools
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Application Process:
- Interested students should complete the online application form
- Applications should include the following with their submission:
- Social Media Profile Handles
- Community service/volunteer information, including the organization’s name and contact person for each (up to 3).
- A personal statement/essay with no less than 500 words describing why you believe you deserve this scholarship.
- Your personal statement/essay should include how you exemplify the following characteristics:
- compassion
- integrity
- respect
- Your personal statement/essay should include how you exemplify the following characteristics:
- High school transcript
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or employer (cannot be a relative or family member)
- A personal video stating “What Dare Greatly Means to You.”
- The deadline for applications is May 1st of each year.
- Questions should be directed to scholarships@daregreatlyfoundation.org
Scoring Method:
We use a structured rubric to fairly and consistently evaluate all scholarship applications. Each application is assessed based on the following criteria:
- GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a GPA above 2.5 (Yes/No). Only applicants with a GPA above 2.5 will be evaluated. Transcripts must be submitted to verify GPA.
- Personal Essay: Scored on a scale of 1-10, evaluating why you deserve this scholarship and how you embody the following characteristics: compassion, integrity, and respect..
- Personal Video: Scored on a scale of 1-10, assessing presentation, passion, and message regarding “What Dare Greatly Means to You.”
- Letters of Recommendation: Awarded 1 additional point if provided.
- Community Involvement: Scored on a scale of 1-10, recognizing engagement and impact in your community.
- Alignment with Foundation Values: Scored on a scale of 1-10, measuring how well the applicant embodies the philosophy and spirit of the Dare Greatly Foundation.
Each category contributes to the final assessment, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of each applicant.
Selection Process:
- Applications will be reviewed by the Dare Greatly advisory board.
- The advisory board will select the recipients based on final scoring of all applicants.
- Decisions will be made by May 15 of each year.
Notification:
- All applicants will be notified via email after final decisions have been made.
- If you are awarded a scholarship, we will contact you directly to discuss the details for receiving funds, proper use of funds, etc.
- Generally, the scholarships are presented at a school assembly or other event with your school’s leadership.
Award Amount:
The Dare Greatly Foundation will award ten (10) one-thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships.
Contact Information:
For more information about the scholarship fund, please contact us online or by emailing us at scholarships@daregreatlyfoundation.org.
We are committed to supporting the academic, personal growth, and character development of our recipients, and we look forward to receiving your application.change
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