• Community Scholarship Application

    Community Scholarship Application

    DACS Services L3C - Website: DACSL3C.com - Email: info@DACSL3C.com
  • Thank you for applying for DACS Services L3C Community Category Scholarships, which includes: 

    • $1200 Kenrick Mayfield

    When completing this application form, select the appropriate scholarship(s). Note: To be considered for each individual scholarship, you must meet the required eligibility criteria for each scholarship you select (see requirements below). In addition to filling out this form you must also, submit (upload) the appropriate required documentation by the deadline (February 1st) to be considered.

     

    If you do not meet the selected scholarship(s) required eligibility criteria; you are missing required documentation; or you submit an incomplete application, your application will be automatically disqualified.

    • Kenrick Mayfield Legacy Scholarship Requirements & Criteria 
    • Required Eligibility Criteria:

      • United States Citizen
      • Resident of the U.S.A. (50 states or District of Columbia)
      • Currently, a high school senior, trade school student, or college student between the ages of 17-25 years old at the time of this application
      • Earned a cumulative 2.00 G.P.A or better on a 4.00 scale or 2.75 G.P.A on a 5.00 scale
      • Accepted into a licensed trade school; accredited vocational school; or two- or four-year college or university in the U.S.A (50 States or District of Columbia)
      • Will be enrolled into a licensed trade school; accredited vocational school; or two- or four-year college or university in the U.S.A (50 States or District of Columbia) for the Fall 2025 semester
      • You are NOT an immediate family member of the Kenrick Mayfield Family; donor or sponsor of Kenrick Mayfield Legacy Scholarship; DACS Services L3C scholarship committee members; or DACS Services L3C employee or volunteer (see FAQ on Website for more). 

      Required Application Documentation

      • Completed Community Scholarship Application
      • Copy of the acceptance letter or transcripts from the educational institution the applicant plans to attend in the Fall 2026
      • An official transcript with most current cumulative G.P.A
      • Essay Requirements: Please type a one- to two-page essay (Time New Roman, 12-point font, 250-500 word count, double spaced).
      • Essay Prompt Background: The life of Kenrick Mayfield reflects a legacy of compassion, faith, and service. A caring, loving, and selfless servant, Kenrick’s passions for music, God, family, and youth were truly unmatched. His life was a testimony of using one’s gifts to uplift others and glorify God. Kenrick’s legacy of impact, will empower the recipient to lead with purpose, serve with humility, and make a lasting difference in their communities. 
      • Essay Prompt: In a personal statement, describe how your relationship with God or your faith values influence the way you serve others. How has faith shaped your personal growth or purpose? Also, explain how you have demonstrated a heart for service within your community, school, or church. What motivated you to get involved, and what did you learn from the experience? Lastly, share how are you planning to continue to uplift and empower others on your college campus or in your future career? 
      • One headshot photo
      • Signed photo release form
         

      Scholarship Conditions

      • DACS Services L3C Community Category Scholarship(s) may be used to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, study abroad and other school related expenses. 
      • DACS Services L3C Community Category Scholarship(s) may not be used to cover non-education related expenses.
      • Scholarship winner will be notified by April 30th and distributed by May 30th in the name of the recipient and Trade-School/College the recipient (winner) listed on the application.
      • The scholarship recipient’s (winner’s) name, photo (submitted with the application), and other information will be posted on the DACS Services L3C website and social media platforms no later than June 30th.
      • DACS Services L3C requires all scholarship winners email a "Thank You" video or audio recording to info@DACSL3C.com no later than June 30th. Your thank you correspondence will be shared with sponsors and on DACS Services L3C media platforms.

       
      Submission Instructions & Deadline

      • Completed electronic application and documentation must be submitted by February 1st by 11:59 pm EST.
      • If you are having difficulties with the electronic applications a completed paper application with documentations can be submitted by USPS MAIL.
      • It is important to note, incomplete applications or envelops with missing documentations will not be considered. Mailed packet must include all required materials in one single large envelope (9x12), postmarked by February 1.
        Mailing Address: DACS Services L3C, Attn: Community Category Scholarship Committee, PO Box 888161, Kentwood, MI 49588
        Emailed application(s) or documentation will NOT be accepted
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    • Academic Background 
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    • List Achievements, Awards, and Honors (upload additional sheet, if needed)
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    • List Activities, Community Services, and Employment (upload additional sheet, if needed)
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    • I/We,   *   , (enter Parent/Guardian name if student is under 18 years of age, otherwise, enter applicant's name), as the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of * (enter Applicant's name), give permission for DACS Services L3C, to publish on the Internet or media still photographs submitted with the scholarship application without payment or any consideration and without notifying me. I/We understand and agree that these Images will become the property of DACS Services L3C, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I hereby irrevocably authorize DACS Services L3C to publish or distribute these images for the purpose of publicizing DACS Services L3C scholarship offering, programming or services. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child's likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any rights to royalties or other compensation arising out of or related to the use of the Images. I/We hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the DACS Services L3Cand any of its sponsors, officers, members, employees, representatives, agents, and assigns from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses which my child, his/her heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on his/her behalf have or may have by reason of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by virtue of any editing, distortion, alteration, or optical illusion, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of or editing of said Images, unless it can be shown that such was maliciously caused, produced and published solely for the purpose of subjecting my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity. "I/we hereby certify that I/we are the parents/guardians of   *   (“Applicant”), and do hereby give my/our consent without reservation to the foregoing as or on behalf of the applicant."

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    • Photo Requirements:

      • High-quality PNG or JPG image file format to ensure your photo/logo appears correctly on DACS Services L3C materials.
      • Photos cannot contain any illegal, obscene, vulgar, non-professional, or offensive images, words, or gestures.
      • DACS Services L3C must approve photos before they appear on DACS Services L3C website or social media sites. 
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