Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
Due: Deadline has passed
Amount: $1,000.00 - $3,000.00
Scholarship Information
Applications will not be accepted until December 2, 2024
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
- GPA Minimum:
- 2.50
- Financial Needs Requirement:
- Yes
- Other Requirements:
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- 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:
- High School of Attendance, 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
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.