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Aiden's Light

College Scholarship Application

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2026

www.aidenslight.org

Who is Aiden?

Aiden is an intelligent, loving, joy-filled, curious, and determined little two-year old boy. He loved playing drums, dancing, cooking, riding his cars, and playing in water. On August 6, 2015 his life was tragically cut short by a drowning accident due to a negligent caregiver. Unfortunately, his parents will never get to see Aiden do all the amazing things he was destined to do. But there are so many other children who are in need of that same love and support. Aiden’s Light seeks to provide that additional support to these children through scholarships and community progamming.

Description and Award Amount:

Aiden’s Light is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to counter the negative effects of poverty on children. In an effort to support and empower our future educators, we are offering a one (1) year scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a graduating high school senior.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior
Must be of African American or Latino descent
Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale
Plan to enroll full-time in a 4 year college/university; Preference given to students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Education - Fall of 2026

Supplemental Required Documentation:

High School Transcript (does not have to be official)
Two letters of recommendation (this can be from a teacher, school counselor or mentor)
Extracurricular List: List all extracurricular activities in which you have actively participated during high school. (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, arts, music, church, etc.). List in descending order of significance.
Resume or CV (suggested, but not required)
Proof of Free/Reduced Lunch (suggested, but not required)

Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

African-American decentLatino decentOther

Where will you be attending college? If undecided, please write "undecided"*

What major do you plan to study in college? If undecided, please write "undecided"*

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryI choose not to disclose

Cumulative High School GPA*

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Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

In 300 words or less, respond to ONLY TWO (2) of the following questions/prompts:

Tell us something you would like us to know about you?

What is your greatest strength and greatest weakness?

If you had the power to change your school or community in a positive way, what's one change you would make?

What career path might you want to follow after college?

What is the most difficult challenge you've overcome in your life?

Why do you feel you are the right candidate to receive this award?

Recommender #1

Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship*

E-mail*

Years known*

Recommender #2

Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship*

E-mail*

Years known*

All suplemental documentation should be uploaded below. It can also be emailed directly to the address listed below. If documentation is emailed, please include applicant name in the subject line of the email.

Email address: aidenslightinc@gmail.com

Letter of Recommendation #1 (required)

Upload a File

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)

I uploaded itI emailed it

Letter of Recommendation #2 (required)

Upload a File

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)

I uploaded itI emailed it

High School Transcript - (required, does not need to be official)

Upload a File

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)

I uploaded itI emailed it

List of Extra Curricular Activities (required)

Upload a File

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)

I uploaded itI emailed it

Resume or CV (optional)

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I uploaded itI emailed it

Proof of Free/Reduced Lunch (optional)

Upload a File

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)

I uploaded itI emailed it

Please upload a recent professional picture of yourself. The picture can be a senior/yearbook photo or simply a picture taken against a neutral background. Please do not upload "selfies" or other pictures of an unprofessional nature.

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I hearby grant permission for Aiden's Light, Inc. to use photographs and/or video of the applicant as well as statements from essays written by the applicant in publications, news releases, online and in other communications related to the mission of Aiden's Light, Inc.

*Signature of parent/guardian required if applicant is under the age of 18.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Signature*

Did you fill in all your basic information? (Step 1)Did you fill in all parent/guardian information? (Step 2)Did you answer your 2 essay questions? (Step 3)Did you include your recommenders information?(Step 4)Did you upload or email, your supplemental documentation (Step 5)Did you upload your picture? (Step 6)Did you sign the photo/video and statement release form? (Step 7)

Was the application easy to understand?

Did all of the options function properly and as described?

Rate the overall experience with this application.

How did you hear about this scholarship?

What could make this application better?

Thank you SO much for taking the time to complete the Aiden's Light College Scholarship application. The application and all additional required documentation must be received by May 1, 2026.

Your application will be reviewed, and if selected for the scholarship you will be notified via email. If you have any questions while completing your application, feel free to email us at aidenslightinc@gmail.com.

When you are sure everything is filled out correctly, Click Submit!

1. Basic information

2. Parent/Guardian Information

3. Essay Questions

4. Recommender Information

5. Supplemental Documentation

6. Photo Upload

7. Photo/Video and Statement Release Form

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