Eula Dean Roby Scholarship for Elementary Education Majors 2025-2026

Eula Dean Roby Scholarship

For Elementary Education Majors
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2026

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please have all documents and answers to the questions ready to upload before entering the information. This application may not automatically save, so please be sure to have all answers and documents ready before beginning to avoid potentially needing to start over.
- Any incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
- You will not be able to submit your application until all requested application items have been uploaded.
- Before beginning, please review all questions on the scholarship application.
- You will need to:
  - Upload your essay/personal statement in Word or PDF format
  - Upload your official academic transcript in PDF format
  - Upload your two letters of recommendation
  - Upload a recent photo/headshot
- It is the applicant's sole responsibility to make sure all supplemental materials (i.e. reference letters) are submitted prior to the deadline for consideration. Any portion missing from an application denotes an incomplete submission and will not be reviewed.
- Only winners will be notified.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Appplicants must be either:
- a high school senior (planning to major in Elementary Education)
  -or-
- an enrolled college student at an accredited 4-year degree granting college majoring in Elementary Education
  -or-
- enrolled in a community college and majoring in Elementary Education
Applicant Name & Contact Information
Please accurately complete all of the required information in this section. A red asterisk (*) indicates that a question is required.
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Email Address*
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Mobile Phone*
Please enter a valid mobile phone number.
Alternate Phone
Optionally, provide an alternate phone number.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Photograph / Headshot

By uploading my photograph, I agree that: The Delta Research & Educational Foundation (DREF) has my permission to use my photograph publicly to promote DREF. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, presentations, websites, and social media. I confirm that I own the full rights to the image, that no third-party permissions are required for its use, and that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable by reason of such use.
Photograph/Headshot File Upload*

We will only accept JPG and PNG images. Maximum size 10mb.
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Headshot Terms of Use and Release*

I agree to the headshot terms of use and release above.
Essay / Personal Statement:
Upload an essay/personal statement which addresses the following questions:
- In post-pandemic learning environments, what do you believe are the greatest challenges facing educators today?
- How do you plan to affect change in the education arena?
Essay / Personal Statement File Upload *

We will accept a PDF or a Word Document (.doc/.docx) with a 10mb maximum.
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Supporting Information:

Letters of Recommendation & Your Transcript
You are required to submit two letters of recommendation which must be either uploaded here.

Letter of recommendation types: professional and character references (CANNOT be from a family member)
- Letter #1 must come from a professional educator (Dean, professor, guidance counselor, etc.)
- Letter #2 must be a character reference letter from a pastor, past Girl Scout leader, mentor, etc. It must be from someone that has known you for at least 6 months to one year.
- Both letters must be written on official letterhead. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Your official academic transcript must also be uploaded in PDF format.
Letter of Recommendation #1 Recommender Information:*
Letter of Recommendation #1 File Upload *

We will only accept a PDF with the recommender's signature on it. Maximum size 10mb.
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Letter of Recommendation #2 Recommender Information:*
Letter of Recommendation #2 File Upload *

We will only accept a PDF with the recommender's signature on it. Maximum size 10mb.
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Transcript File Upload(s) *

We will only accept a PDF of your transcripts. Multiple files accepted. Maximum size 10mb.
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Additional Information

FAFSA & Extracurriculars
Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)?*

YesNo
What is your Expected Family Contribution?
As indicated on the FAFSA application.
What is your current grade point average (GPA)?
Where do you plan to matriculate for the 2025-26 academic year?
Please list your relevant extracurricular activities:
Information Attestation
By submitting this application, you attest that:
- You have accurately and honestly completed this scholarship application.
- You understand that if fraud or dishonesty is determined / discovered by DREF in its sole-discretion, any award moneys must be immediately returned.
- The essay submitted with this application contains only your own thoughts and writing.
- The letters of recommendation submited with this application are genuine, were provided by the recommenders, and have not been modified by you or any third party.
- The transcript(s) submitted with this application are your own, are complete, and are unaltered.
- You agree to the terms and conditions of this scholarship application and any subequent award.
Agree to / attest to the above:*

By applying for this scholarship, I agree to the terms & conditions of the application and any potential award
Application Submission
After fully completing the above sections, please review your answers and then click the Submit button below to apply for this scholarship. Once you click submit, you will no longer have access to your application, so please carefully review your answers before submitting.
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Eula Dean Roby Scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2026

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Name & Contact Information

Photograph / Headshot

Essay / Personal Statement:

Supporting Information:

Additional Information

Information Attestation

Application Submission