DILLARD GOLDSBORO ALUMNI and FRIENDS
Scholarship Program
2025 Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: March 7, 2025
DGAF, Inc. provides scholarships to eligible Goldsboro High School graduates, and to graduates from neighboring schools who are legacy candidates (students who parent(s), grandparent(s), sibling(s),and aunt(s)/uncle(s) attended Dillard High School or Goldsboro High School). All applicants must have a 2.7 or better GPA.
Please review the entire application prior to completion and submission. Any questions please email: dgafscholarship@gmail.com
Save the Date
Recipients will be invited to participate in the annual Awards Night program. It will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters are required to be signed. Uploading letters to the application is preferred. However, if the writer of the letter prefers to send it directly to the organization please be sure it is emailed to dgafscholarship@gmail.com by the deadline of March 7th. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that emailed letter of recommendations have been sent and/or received. Questions email dgafscholarship@gmail.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Information on this application will be kept confidential.
Applicant Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Date of Birth
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Month
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Year
What is your gender? Please note that several donors have criteria that include gender.
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Female
Male
Prefer not to answer. Selecting this option will not impact your eligibility.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Student Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Student Email
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Most communication will be by email. Be sure to use the email address that you check most often.
Secondary Student Email
Only applicable, if your email address is subject to change after you graduate from high school.
Name of High School that you currently attend
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Your High School Address
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City, State, Zip Code
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Your School Phone Number
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School Counselor Name
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Grade Point Average (GPA)
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As indicated on the transcript.
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2024-2025 School Year
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Upload SAT Score Report (if applicable)
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Upload ACT Score Report (if applicable)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
College Choice
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If you are undecided the 1st college listed should be your top choice. Please note that donors may have a criteria that include a specific college. Your college choice will not impact your overall eligibility.
Estimated Annual Cost
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Have you been accepted?
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YES
NO
If no, when did you apply?
Intended college major:
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Are your parent(s), legal guardian (s), grandparent(s), sibling(s), or aunt(s)/uncle(s) a Dillard High School or Goldsboro High School graduate?
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YES
NO
If yes, please provide name, relationship, which school and year of graduation.
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If no, how are you affiliated with DGAF, Inc or who informed you of this scholarship? Please specify the persons name.
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PARENT(S)/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent 1 Name
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Parent 1 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent 1 Email Address
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Most communication will be by email. Be sure to use the email address that will be checked most often.
Parent 1 Occupation/Employer
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Parent 2 Name
Parent 2 Occupation/Employer
Total Household Income
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Parent 1 and Parent 2 combined. Please include child support, alimony, social security/disability income, etc. DO NOT LEAVE THIS FIELD BLANK
Number of Dependent Children
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How many dependent children will be in college next year?
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Have you completed your FAFSA?
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YES
NO
LIST ALL SCHOLARSHIPS YOU HAVE RECEIVED
Name of Scholarship 1
Amount
Is it renewable?
YES
NO
Name of Scholarship 2
Amount
Is it renewable?
YES
NO
SIGNATURES/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I (student and parent) certify the information on this application is complete and accurate. If it is not, I understand that I will not be considered for a scholarship with this organization.
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Yes - I certify and understand.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO UPLOAD
Resume. Be sure it includes honors, awards, recognitions, and activities (school church, community, etc.)
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Essay - Be sure your essay expresses your financial need and future plans. Please limit your essay to no more than 3 paragraphs.
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Signed Letter of Recommendation #1 - individuals who are familiar with your needs and qualifications (employer, church member, community member, or school faculty member)
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ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED. LETTERS THAT ARE NOT SIGNED WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.
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Signed Letter of Recommendation #2 - Individuals who are familiar with your needs and qualifications (employer, church member, community member, or school faculty member)
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ALL LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED. LETTERS THAT ARE NOT SIGNED WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.
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Please upload 1 headshot of yourself. Your senior portrait or cap and gown picture is great if you access to it. If not, a headshot is acceptable.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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