2023 MISSISSIPPI DARE $500 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The requirements for eligibility are as follows: • Must be a U.S. citizen • Must hav...
2023 MISSISSIPPI DARE $500 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The requirements for eligibility are as follows: • Must be a U.S. citizen • Must have successfully completed the DARE Program in elementary, middle or high school • Must have completed junior year of high school at time of application • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must apply to an institution in the U.S. • Must lead a lifestyle consistent with the goals and objectives of D.A.R.E. Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes the following: There will be three $500 scholarships awarded. (north, central, and south) • DARE Scholarship Application Form (attached) _____ • An essay, 500-word maximum, addressing the topic “D.A.R.E.: How it has impacted my life; how I will use these skills to contribute to society.” _____ • Written summary documenting academic achievements and extracurricular activities that reflect the spirit and goals of D.A.R.E. _____ • Official sealed transcript of grades and scholastic scores _____
• A letter of recommendation from a school administrator/educator _____ • A letter of recommendation for outstanding achievement in community service from a source other than school administrators/educators or law enforcement officials _____ • Please note that portfolios that are not complete will not be considered. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Applicant’s application portfolio must submit their scholarship application portfolio to be received NO LATER than 5pm on April 13, 2023. Applications will not be considered if received after this deadline AND/OR if not completed with all the required pieces. Applications are to be mailed to: DARE Scholarship PO Box 3863 Tupelo, MS 38803 2. The DARE Officers Association Board will review all applications and make a final selection. The award recipient will be notified by email within one week after deadline. 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIMELINE • April 13, 2023 – Scholarship packets are due by 5pm • DARE Officers Assoc of MS Board reviews and makes selection • By April 21, 2023 - Winners will be notified via email DARE Officers Association of Mississippi Scholarship Application Form CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name (first, mi, last): _________________________________________________________ Email (neatly): __________________________________________________________________ Mailing address (include city & zip): ________________________________________________ Contact phone: __________________________ Date of birth: ____________________________ Graduating High School & full address: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ DARE PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT Name of your DARE Officer:_______________________________________________________ DARE Officer’s Agency/Department ________________________________________________ School(s) at which you participated in the DARE Program components: School Year Elementary (5th or 6th grade): ________________________________________________ Or Middle School/Jr High (7th or 8th grade): ________________________________________ Or High School: _____________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC INFORMATION Grade Point Average (inclusive of all high school semesters completed): ___________________ SAT Score: ______________________________ ACT score: ____________________________ List four colleges/universities that you have applied to for admission: _____________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________ List other scholarships and amounts that you have been awarded: 1. _______________________________ $_________________________________ 2. _______________________________ $_________________________________ 3. _______________________________ $_________________________________ I certify that the information provided herein, and the contents of my portfolio are true, and that I meet all eligibility requirements stated within the Scholarship Information Sheet. I give the DARE Officers Association of MS permission to use my name and photo for publicity should I be the recipient of the scholarship. __________________________ (print name) ______________________________ (signature) __________________ (date)
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