Empowerment Scholorship

Empowering Our Youth's Futures

The Darryl Gaines Foundation is proud to announce our scholarship program, aimed at empowering high school seniors on their way to college. We understand the importance of higher education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and are committed to supporting students on their journey toward academic success. Each scholarship recipient will be assigned a mentor to act as a life coach. This mentor will support the student through their college years, meeting regularly (virtually or by phone) to maintain a strong mentor-mentee relationship and ensure continuous guidance and support.

Scholarship Details & Requirements

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Student Personal Information

Student's Name

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Last

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Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Academic Information:

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High School Name

Expected Graduation Date

SAT/ACT Scores

GPA:

Intended College/University:

Intended Major:

Extracurricular Activities:

List any extracurricular activities, clubs, or sports you have participated in during high school.

Include any leadership positions held and notable achievements.

Community Involvement:

Describe any volunteer work or community service you have participated in.

Include details about your involvement and the impact it has had on your community.

Essay:

In 500-1,000 words, please discuss ALL of these topics in an essay:

Why is your education so important to you?
How will The Darryl Gaines Foundation Scholarship help you?
What challenges do you have and how have they shaped you?
What is your commitment to serving your community? Do you serve now?
What was your greatest achievement?

Recommendation Letters:

Please provide contact information for two individuals who can provide a recommendation on your behalf.

Recommendations should come from teachers, counselors, employers, or community leaders who can speak to your character, academic achievements, and potential.

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Financial Need:

Briefly explain any financial hardships or circumstances that may affect your ability to afford college.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by the Darryl Gaines Foundation Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, community involvement, and the strength of their essay.

Scholarship recipients will be notified via email.

Contact Information:

For questions or more information, please contact info@darrylgainesfoundation.org.

Note:

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
By submitting this application, you consent to the use of your information for scholarship selection purposes.