2026 DHS Community Scholarship Application

Examples of participating community organizations (several other local individual foundation scholarships also exist)

Darien Arts Center	Darien Old Timers Athletic Association
Darien Community Association	Darien Police Association
Darien Depot	Darien Rotary Club
Darien Education Association	Darien YMCA
Darien Junior Football League	Darien Youth Hockey Association
Darien Little League	Fairfield County Community Foundation
Darien Masonic Lodge	Noroton Fire Department
	Piedmont Club

NOTE: The 2026 DARIEN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS COMMON APPLICATION is the application reviewed for most scholarships (scroll down). However, a small number of organizations choose to use their own separate application (instead of reviewing the general application). They are listed directly below*.

These groups only receive the information requested on their application, no other information is sent. Certain prerequisites may be necessary for eligibility. Application deadlines may vary.

Remember to also complete the 2026 DARIEN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS COMMON APPLICATION if you want to be considered by any other organization than the 8 listed below.

*The following organizations require applicants to fill out a separate form specific to their organization. Select the application(s) you wish to view:

The Darien Arts Center Ginny Wright Scholarship

The DAC awards a scholarship to a senior who will continue their study of the visual arts or design in college. It is not necessary that the student be declaring art as a major at this point, as long as he or she plans to take art courses. The award is given in memory of Virginia Wright, a talented artist, dedicated volunteer and generous benefactor.

Follow THIS LINK to apply for the 2026 Ginny Wright Scholarship

Darien Little League Scholarship

Please follow THIS LINK to apply for the DLL Scholarship which is awarded to DLL players who continued their involvement with DLL or baseball/softball. Applications are due by March 22, 2026.

Darien Junior Football League Colman Mix Scholarship

Awarded to eligible DHS seniors who have demonstrated leadership, commitment and sportsmanship to the sport of football in the community of Darien (certain prerequisites are required).

Please follow THIS LINK for DJFL 2026 Scholarship Application

Martin Pryor Scholarship Award

Awarded to a graduating football player who has exemplified what it is to be a great teammate, a coachable player and a good citizen. Award winners have shown selfless dedication to their team and have represented themselves, their families and the program in a positive and productive manner on and off the field. In Memory of Martin Pryor who selflessly volunteered and supported the Darien Youth and High School Football Programs for over 20 years.

Please follow THIS LINK for Martin Pryor Scholarship Award Application

DYHA Community Scholarship Awards

2026 DYHA Biggs Scholarship Application

Please follow THIS LINK for the 2026 DYHA Biggs Scholarship Application. The Biggs Award is presented to a Darien High School graduating senior who has played within the Darien Youth Hockey Association or the CT Ice Cats program, in recognition of their contributions to the program and to the sport of ice hockey.

2026 Henry L. Farmer, V Scholarship Application

Please follow THIS LINK for the 2026 Henry L. Farmer, V Scholarship Application. The Henry L. Farmer, V Scholarship Award is presented to a graduating high school senior who played for DYHA or Ice Cats as a DYHA member. This scholarship is available to students from all high schools attended by our members. This award is given in memory of Henry Farmer, DHS Class of 2024, and is funded by the Farmer Family. It was established to honor Henry as a lifelong DYHA player.

DARIEN YMCA DHS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Darien YMCA DHS Senior scholarship application can be found HERE. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who participated in Darien YMCA programs as a member, volunteer or staff throughout their youth. The award winner will have demonstrated the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and also be involved in community service or leadership activities.

Deadline to submit an application to the Darien YMCA Scholarship Committee is Tuesday, March 31st. All information received will be held confidential. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college that the student is attending.

Theatre 308 Scholarship

The application can be found on the Theatre 308 Google Classroom. Scholarships are awarded to two DHS seniors deeply involved in Theatre 308. (one performance aspect and one technical aspect). Please submit the completed information form to Mr. Sorensen no later than March 22, 2026.

The Darien Education Association Scholarship

Follow THIS LINK to the 2026 DEA scholarship application.

Darien Education Association (DEA) scholarship is open to ALL DHS seniors, regardless of the field of study they wish to pursue.

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Cell Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Home Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Parent's Email

example@example.com

School Counselor

Darien High School will submit a copy of the application to the participating scholarship organizations unless you specify otherwise. Financial information will be sent only to organizations which require it. A small number of the scholarships are based on merit and financial need is not a consideration. Please check the category for which you would like to be considered. You may check both.

*Note: some organizations choose to use their own application (instead of reviewing the general application). Please scroll up to the top to view these applications*

I am applying for: (students applying merit scholarships only need to complete section I. Students applying for need, or both merit & need based scholarships must complete ALL sections.

Section I—Personal Information

1. At this time, what are your post high school plans?

At this time do you know which college/university you will attend?

I am planning on attending the following College/University:

If you have not selected your school, please list the colleges to which you applied in order of preference

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If you plan study at a post secondary program that provides vocational or technical training or career-oriented education and training, please describe your plans.

Please describe your plans

2. What is your current DHS grade point average?

3a. SAT Score/1600 (optional)

3b. ACT Composite Score/36 (optional)

4. Specific Questions/Short Answers:

4a. Do you have a serious interest in or plan to major in the arts? Explain.

4b. Do you plan to pursue a career in nursing? Explain

4c. Do you plan to pursue a major or a career in law/government/criminal justice? Explain

5. Extracurricular Activities (Grades 9-12)

PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESUME HERE OR FILL IN THE ACTIVIES SHEET BELOW

Resume upload

Extracurricular Activities (Grades 9-12) - Please list your major extracurricular and volunteer activities in order of importance to you.

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Work Experience - List any position you have held in the past three years, starting with the most recent.

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Summer Experience (Grades 9-12) - List most recent summer experience first

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If you received any awards or have outside of school activities not covered above, please describe them here:

6. ESSAY: In the space below please write about why you want to continue your education, what you hope to do in the future, and how a scholarship would contribute to your success. (approx. 500 words, you may copy and paste)

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End Section I- If you are ONLY applying for merit scholarships please check your application carefully then scroll to the end to SUBMIT.

If you are also applying for need based scholarships please continue your application.

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS PLEASE CONTINUE:

SECTION II - FAMILY INFORMATION (merit only applicants do not need to complete section II and III)

1. Family Status:

2. List all children in your family (excluding yourself)

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3. Household Income: Please provide the following information

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Father/Guardian
Stepfather (if applicable)
Mother/Guardian
Stepmother (if applicable)
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Total Household annual income:

4. Please explain any extraordinary expenses facing your family which affect your ability to finance your education.

5. How do you contribute to your own support at this time?

Section III College/Financial Information

Note: The Darien Community Association grants many community scholarships each year to DHS seniors. Some scholarships are renewable. Scholarships are funded by a wide range of DCA programs. To receive full consideration for any of the DCA scholarships, applicants must request financial aid from the college/university they plan to attend and you must answer all financial questions below to the best of your ability.

Do you wish to be considered for DCA Scholarships?

What is the policy of your college concerning the amount of scholarship aid you can receive from outside sources without the college reducing its contribution to your aid package? This question is required by the Darien Community Association.

Have you completed a FAFSA Application?

Please provide the Student Aid Index (SAI) from your FAFSA Submission Summary

1. Expenses of College you plan to attend (if you have not decided please use amounts from one of the schools you listed above):

a. Tuition and Fees

b. Room and Board

c. Other Expenses (i.e. books, supplies, travel)

A. Total expenses (add a through c)

2. Family and Student Contribution:

d. Amount parents are able to contribute

e. Amount you have saved

f. Earnings this summer (estimate)

g. Earnings during school year (not work study)

h. Other available sources (aid from relatives, etc.)

B. Total family contribution (add d through h)

3. Amount of Anticipated Aid:

i. Grant/scholarship from college (if unknown at this time enter "tbd")

j. Government loans

k. Bank loan

l. Work Study Aid

m. Other scholarships (community, church, etc.)

C. Total anticipated aid (add i through m)

D. Total family/student contribution plus aid (add B plus C):

E. Amount Needed (A minus D)

Student Signature

Parent Signature

This scholarship application requires the submission of personal and academic information. All provided details will be treated confidentially and solely used for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility for available scholarships. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that the scholarship committee reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information provided. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the scholarship consideration process. Applicants should review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of their submissions.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

2026 APPLICATION FOR DARIEN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Application deadline is March 22, 2026

Awards are announced at the Senior Scholarship Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2026 DARIEN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS COMMON APPLICATION