Teree Caldwell-Johnson Servant Leader Scholarship Application

Teree Caldwell-Johnson Servant Leader Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Teree Caldwell-Johnson, who served as the president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood Services and as a school board member for Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). It is available to DMPS graduates and graduating seniors who are pursuing additional education. This scholarship is intended to support underserved student populations and will provide special consideration for students who have lived at or participated in programming through the Oakridge Neighborhood. The application deadline is May 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered - please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by May 1 at midnight. Award notification will occur annually in June.
All applicants will be required to upload the following attachments with their application:
- Personal Statement: A narrative (not to exceed 3 pages) in the form of a personal statement. Please address the following 3 Topics:
  - Discuss your personal and educational goals, motivations, and reasons for pursuing higher education.
  - Describe how you have encountered systemic barriers or adversity and how it has impacted you and your educational goals.
  - What does servant leadership mean to you and how have you demonstrated it in your life?
- Summary of School and Community Involvement/Achievements
- Copy of Most Recent High School or College Transcript or HiSet (formerly GED) Scores (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
- One Academic Letter of Recommendation (teacher/educator)
- One Personal Letter of Recommendation (from a non-relative)

Teree Caldwell-Johnson Servant Leader Scholarship
By hitting the "submit application button" this will save any progress made on your application and you will receive an email with a link allowing you to return to edit your application at a later time. It is important to ensure the email address you provide in your application is valid. Please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by midnight on May 1st as incomplete applications will not be considered.
I. Personal Information
Name:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth:

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Permanent Address Information:

Street Address

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Primary Phone Number:

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Alternate Phone Number:

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Primary E-mail Address:*
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If Yes, please describe the program(s) in which you participated

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II. Academic Information
I am a current High School student graduating in 2026I am a student currently enrolled and actively seeking a degree at a college, university or trade schoolI have successfully earned my HiSet (formerly GED) but am not currently enrolled in higher educationOther
Please list your current cumulative GPA (make sure this number matches what is listed on your transcript.) If you are currently enrolled in college, list your college GPA. If you have not yet started college, list your high school GPA:
Name of High School From Which You Graduated/Will Graduate:
Year Graduated/Will Graduate from High School or Year earned HiSet:
Name and Address of the College, University or Trade School You Will Attend in Fall of 2026:

Name of School

Street Address

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Zip Code
Intended Field of Study:
Registrar or Scholarship Office Where Scholarship Checks Should Be Mailed:

Official Name of Registrar or Scholarship Office

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If Applicable, College or University Previously Attended:

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Previous Field of Study:
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If yes, amount and source of financial aid applied for or received:

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III. Attachments
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please upload A narrative (not to exceed 3 pages) in the form of a personal statement. Please address the following 3 Topics: Discuss your personal and educational goals, motivations, and reasons for pursuing higher education. Describe how you have encountered systemic barriers or adversity and how it has impacted you and your educational goals. What does servant leadership mean to you and how have you demonstrated it in your life?

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Upload a summary of school and community involvement/achievements

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY -upload your current high School Transcript. An unofficial transcript provided by the school is acceptable.

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CURRENTLY ENROLLED COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - upload your current college transcript. An unofficial transcript provided by the institution is acceptable.

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If you have received your Hi-Set (formerly GED), but are not currently enrolled in a college, please upload your Hi-Set Scores.

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One academic letter of recommendation

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One personal letter of recommendation (from a non-relative)

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IV. Applicant's E-Signature
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.
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I. Personal Information

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II. Academic Information

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III. Attachments

IV. Applicant's E-Signature