Davis Family Scholarship

SAM & TAMARA DAVIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
OUR STORY

Our father Sam Davis #57 was an Offensive Guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1967-1979. He wasn’t drafted, he was a walk on. He asked Art Rooney, the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers to give him a chance to show him what he was made of. Sure enough, our father’s actions spoke louder than words and in due time he became the team captain and helped the Steelers win four Super Bowls.

In 1991, our father Sam Davis’ life changed as we knew it and our lives changed along with it. He suffered from a traumatic brain injury, leaving him with permanent brain damage and in a personal care home. As a result, our then 30 year old mother, Tamara Davis, became a single mother of three children all under the age of 5; leaving us to navigate a very different and at times difficult world than most of our peers.

We know all too well the challenges that face families when a loved one is unable to be present in the most ideal way, whether that is due to a mental or physical disability, or other life circumstances. We know the additional financial and emotional burden placed on families, when there is one adult in the household, especially for a graduating high school senior.

Our story, like many of yours, is one of trials and tribulations, but we share our story with you because it is a testament to the strength, perseverance and unconditional love that exist with in each of us.
PURPOSE

The Sam & Tamara Davis Family Scholarship honors the life of Sam Davis and Tamara Davis, and most importantly honors and acknowledges the unique circumstances of young people who have a parent with a permanent mental or physical disability; and/or who are raised in single adult households.

This year, we are excited to award three scholarships ($557-$1557) to graduating high school seniors in the next phase of their journey.

ELIGIBILITY
- You must be a graduating senior attending a public school in Allegheny County
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)of 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale
- Plan to attend a post secondary institution in the fall or spring of 2019
- Demonstrate a commitment to community service
- Gross family income must be less than $59,000
- You must be from a household that meets at least one of the following criteria:
  - Single-Parent Household
  - Raised by guardian other than your biological parents, in a single adult household
  - Parent who has a permanent mental or physical disability (and unable to work)
- Complete and supply a copy of all application materials postmarked no later than February 28, 2019
AWARD
- $1557 Scholarship
- $1057 Scholarship
- $ 557 Scholarship
If you wish to contact us about the application process,
you may do so by sending an e-mail to info@davisfamilyscholarship.org
2018 Scholarship Application
Student Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
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Race/Ethnicity (optional)
Gender (optional)
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian E-mail
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Education
Grade
High School
Cumulative G.P.A
List post secondary institutions to which you have applied/plan to apply.
Please attach a copy of your high school transcript.

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Work/Volunteer Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Please attach a list of any work (including after-school/summer jobs, volunteer positions, internships) that you have done over the past 3 years. Make sure you include your job title, employer name, dates of employment and approx. hours per week worked.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Please attach a list of at least three community service projects or programs that you have done over the past 3 years. Make sure you include the name of the community service activity/organization, a short description and hours of service.

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Financial Information

Please provide the following documents. All information received will be kept confidential and will be used only for the purpose of assessing your financial need
Attach your most recent Student Aid Report (SAR) or W-2 Form.

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Attach a list of any private grants/scholarships awarded thus far.

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You may include a written statement describing any major changes in your family’s financial situation.

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Letters of Recommendation

Please provide two letters of recommendation. One of those letters must come from a school faculty member and one from anyone who has had oversight or a supervisory role in your community service activities. Parents/ guardians may not submit a letter on their child’s behalf.
Faculty Member

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Community Service

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Check which household criteria applies:
Share a brief sentence explaining why you selected each criteria. Please refer to the examples.
Essay

Tell us your story. Share with us a bit about your family’s journey. How has this impacted who you are today and shaped your perspectives on life? How has your experience inspired you and how do you hope to inspire others? (500 words -1000 words)
Please attach your essay.

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SAM & TAMARA DAVIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

2018 Scholarship Application

Education

Work/Volunteer Experience

Financial Information

Letters of Recommendation

Essay