Scholarship Application Form

Eligibility-

• Be a graduating high school senior residing in Hampton Road, Virginia
• Plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

 

Application Requirements-

• Complete Application 
• Transcript
• 300-500 word written essay: see details below
• A letter of recommendation (from any of the following: teacher, principal, school counselor, community worker, church volunteer, or employer) that includes the following information (PDF)
  • Applicant’s name
  • Signature
  • Relationship to the student
  • Printed name
  • Contact number
    
    

Guidelines-

Applications are reviewed anonymously by a selection panel, with finalists advanced for final approval by leadership. All applicants will be informed of the outcome by mid-May.

Awards are granted yearly and distributed in two installments—August and January. Funds are issued directly to the student’s school through its financial aid office, and recipients will receive documentation for their records.

 

Scholarship Distribution Details

Each selected student will receive a scholarship award of up to $1,000. In addition to the award, recipients will receive an autographed copy of Defying The Odds. If selected a professional photo will be required. Yes you can use a graduation picture if you like. 

 

 

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Tracey Lynn Foundation
Defying the Odds Essay Scholarship
Inspired by my first book "Defying the Odds", graduating seniors are invited to reflect on the challenges they have faced and how they persevered to reach this important milestone. In life, everyone faces obstacles. Some challenges may seem overwhelming, yet many individuals find the strength, determination, and resilience to overcome them.

Write a 300-500 word essay describing a time in your life when you had to persevere or “DEFY THE ODDS.”

In your essay, be sure to address:

• What obstacle or challenge did you face?
• Why was this challenge difficult for you?
• What actions did you take to overcome the challenge?
• Who or what helped motivate you to keep going?
• What did you learn about yourself through this experience?
• How will this experience influence your future goals?

 

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

Also by submitting, you are giving the Tracey Lynn Foundation permission to use your essay, images or photos on all media platforms and for promotional purposes (your personal information will not be shared..

Tracey Lynn Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.