Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship

Due: Deadline has passed

Amount: $1,000.00 - $3,000.00

Scholarship Information

The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of Gail Diane Dawson. The scholarship will provide financial assistance for young men and women who have a parent or legal guardian with terminal cancer or other terminal illness, or who have lost a parent to a terminal disease during their tenure in high school. The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship will assist those in the greater Denver and Sacramento areas. Through efforts of family and friends, Diane's love of life, community and dedication to education lives on.

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
American River Charter (TK-12), Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter , Clarksville Charter (TK-12th), Cottonwood (TK-12th), Divide High School (9th-12th), El Dorado High School, Elevated Digital Learning Academy, Golden Sierra High School, Independence Continuation, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills, Mountain View High, Mountainside Middle College High School, Mountainside Success Academy (8th -12th), Mt. Tallac High, Oak Ridge High School, Other - Private, Pacific Crest Academy , Ponderosa High School, Rite of Passage, South Tahoe High School, Union Mine High School
GPA Minimum:
2.50
Financial Needs Requirement:
Yes
Other Requirements:
  • Be a graduating senior at a high school in the greater Sacramento or Denver area
  • Have a parent or legal guardian with terminal cancer or other terminal illness, or have lost a parent to a terminal disease during their tenure in high school
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Demonstrate financial need
Considerations Not Applicable:
Ethnicity, Gender, College Choice, Intended Career/Major

Required Documents

  • Letter of Recommendation (letters of recommendation must be signed by the recommender before upload) - qty 2 , from individuals who are not related to you
  • Official Transcript - qty 1
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: "Please provide a one page self evaluation essay"
  • Other - qty 1 , Medical verification of the death or illness of parent or legal guardian (provide a death certificate or a letter from attending physician; medical reports will not be accepted)

Submission Details

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Additional Scholarship Information

We are simply using this website to promote this scholarship. To review requirements and apply, please visit the Sacramento Region Community Foundation website for their specific application, and for details of any supplemental materials you might need to include.

Should you have any questions about this scholarship, you may contact the Director of Scholarships at scholarships@sacregcf.org or 916-921-7723 X 2011.


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