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- Judging Criteria – The winning students will be the ones judged most likely to excel in college as determined by an impartial panel of business professionals and collegiate educators. Judgments are based on the following factors:
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- An unofficial transcript of your high school grades for senior year (to date) and junior year (full year). Please upload both sets of transcripts in one pdf to your application.
- Academic merit.
- An essay judged on the quality of writing and the reasoning used. Note: Proper grammar and punctuation matter – for your entire application.
- Awards and recognition, extracurricular and community service activities.
- Two written letters of recommendation from any junior or senior class teachers and/or guidance counselors. (Note: NO extracurricular, community or faith-based leaders, or employer reference letters will be accepted.)
- Entry Qualifications – To enter, the student must…
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Be registered and attending a state-accredited or nationally accredited two or four-year college or university in the fall of 2024. (graduate programs excluded)
*All DCU employees, volunteers, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply to the DCU Memorial Scholarship Program.
- The Essay – The essay should answer the following essay prompt and be no more than 300 words in length (the essay will appear as a question within the application):
“DCU strives to improve the quality of life for children in need. In our efforts to accomplish this mission we embrace three overall principles: People come first; Do the Right Thing; & Make a Difference.
Describe how you might apply these similar principles to your life now and how you would intend to incorporate these principles as a part of your education and career path. How would this vision impact both your personal and professional relationships?”
A DCU membership has no bearing on whether or not you receive a scholarship. Scholarships are based on the judging criteria outlined in Section 1 of the Official Rules.
- Schedule – Applications and all supporting materials (including unofficial transcripts and two letters of recommendation) must be received through the scholarship portal by 3pm (ET), Friday, March 1, 2024. NO documents will be accepted by email.
Applications and materials received after the above deadline date and time will not be considered. Winners will be notified by email in late April 2024 and are required to complete the Confirmation of Award process upon receipt of this notice.
- Publicity – By entering winners agree to have their names published in DCU newsletters, signs, website, affiliated websites, and news releases announcing the results at DCU's discretion.
