The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship was created to assist a Lake City High School or J Paul Magnet School graduate with the cost of post-secondary school. The committee is looking for scholar students that are forward thinking. The scholarship will be awarded to the best candidate based on materials provided in the application packet.
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship will be awarded to one high school seniors. The scholarship will go towards tuition fees. Candidates for this scholarship must meet all requirements and submit all requested materials online at www.dare2bedeaf.com by the appointed deadline. Late applicants will not be considered. The recipient will be judged on merit and not race, creed, religion, or disability. The scholarship is effective for the fall 2025 semester only.
Award Amount: $1000
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a graduate of Lake City High School or J Paul Magnet School
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Applicant must be a full time student at a trade school, 2 year, or 4 year college for the 2025 fall semester
All materials must be submitted online by midnight on Friday, May 2nd
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Components of Application: The following items must be submitted with the application.
1. Most recent transcript
2. Proof of school acceptance. Scholarship will go directly to institution to be applied to tuition costs.
3. One (1) letter of recommendation
4. Essay: What are your academic and career goals? How will this scholarship help you achieve these goals? (500 – 750 words)