Clone of 2025 LDA-KLC-Scholarship Application

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Top Ten Tips for Winning a LDA Scholarship Application

1) Apply only if you are eligible. (Take the LDA SCHOLARSHIP PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE) "No" responses indicate you are not eligbile.

2) Complete the application.

3) Read and follow ALL instructions.

4) Submit a clean and neat application.

5) Submit a well composed essay that makes a definite impression.

6) Be aware of and meet all deadlines.

7) Complete all the digital application sections as required.

8) Give your application materials a final review.

9) Seek assistance from your sponsor, parent, and/or counselor.

10) Ensure you are proud of and satisfied with your application submission.
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What is Lambda Dreamer Student Essay? Lambda D-R-E-A-M sponsored youth essay competition allows students to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. We invite you to join the hundreds of students who are also participating in this competition this year. The chapter winners will receive at least $1,000.00.

How to enter?

Lambda dreamers essay competition is open to 12th-grade male students enrolled by the September 2026 deadline in public, private, or parochial schools in the United States or abroad., its territories, or its possessions. The student must also meet the national academic minimum standards to attend college. The student must provide proof of college enrollment no later than June 2027 to receive scholarship money. Winners will be announced by December 2026, NLT January 2027.

Although United States citizenship is not required, students must be lawful United States Permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (with an application that has not been denied) and intends to become a United States citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Dependents of United States Military or Department of Defense (DOD) personnel in overseas schools are eligible can participate too.

What are the rules?

1500 typewritten words. You must write your (own) essay (essays under 1400 words and over 1500 words will be rejected). Every word is counted regardless of length. The essay title (theme) cover page, references, and footnotes do not contribute to the word count. All essays should be typed in English with no color or graphics.

Note: this updated entry form for direct digital submission can still be handwritten or typed electronically and scanned for email submission. Please ensure all entries on handwritten and typed forms are legible before submission. Postal applications by mail are no longer accepted for submission; if necessary, for further clarity, contact your sponsor for additional guidance.

Each applicant must submit a personal photo in a collared shirt with a tie or bowtie. Submit your photo above in place of last year's winner. Applications will not be processed without a photo of the applicant.

We are offering a workshop to help you eliminate errors on your essay on 18 November 2026 @ 7pm EST. The link is located on the LDA website.

STUDENT ENTRY DEADLINE: 01 December 2026
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LDA SCHOLARSHIP PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE (PART 1)* This field is required.Residency Status/Citizenship and Residency/Family Income
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Are you a resident of one of the 50 U.S. states?
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Are you a lawful U.S. permanent resident, or have you applied for permanent residence with the intention of becoming a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity?
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Or, are you a dependent of U.S. military or Department of Defense (DoD)personnel attending overseas schools?
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Is your parent income less than the national average middle family income for their state?
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LDA SCHOLARSHIP PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE (PART 2)* This field is required.Educational Status/Student Classification/Course Requirements and National Academic Standards/
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Do you currently hold a high school diploma or GED?
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Are you a 12th-grade male student enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school in the U.S., its territories, or abroad?
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Does your most recent high school transcript indicate a Grade Point Average(GPA) of 2.8 or higher?
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Do you meet or have you met the National Academic minimum standards/core requirements to attend college/trade school?
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Have you met all the requirements necessary to complete the LDA Scholarship Application?* This field is required.
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Guidance on making Essay Choice:

We have two essay categories available below Academic Student and Athletic Student

If you choose to participate in only one essay category, all remaining categories will be recorded as not participating.

If you choose to enter multiple categories, you are required to submit a complete essay for each selected topic.

Any category without a submitted essay will be marked as not participating.

Select wisely, write with purpose, and represent with clarity.

**For more information on eligibility, writing standards, rating criteria, and other details please visit:

https://dream.militaryfraternity.org/programs/scholarship/chapters

DREAM to Achieve!
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Academic Student* This field is required.One Vote, Shared Responsibility
To what extent can an individual's vote influence government decisions affecting the common good, particularly in communities that have historically experienced limited political power?
Not Participating
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Athletic Student Essay* This field is required.Beyond the Jersey
When an athlete represents a school or community, what responsibilities come with that visibility, and how do those responsibilities compare with those of an elected official?
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APPLICANT'S INFORMATION* This field is required.Complete Entire Form
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STUDENT'S H.S. INFORMATION* This field is required.Please Make Sure the Information is Accurate
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PARENT'S INFORMATION* This field is required.List the Primary Parent Point of Contact
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KLC CHAPTER INFORMATION 1. This is the Chapter that the Applicant Sponsor is located. 2. KLC Chapter name: example: CHI Chapter. If do not know the Chapter's name contact your sponsor. 3. Every Applicant must have a Sponsor no exceptions. If you do not have a Sponsor contact the Director of Scholarship (dirldscholarship@militaryfraternity.org) prior to completing and submitting your essay scholarship application.
KLC CHAPTER NAME
SPONSOR OR POC FULL NAME
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File Upload* This field is required.For complete essay application essay open the PDF File at the bottom of the application. *Most recent Academic Transcript showing GPA MUST be submitted. *ESSAYS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WORD AND PDF FORMATS (THAT MEANS 2 SUBMISSIONS)
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Take Photo* This field is required.Collared shirt with a tie or bowtie.
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Consent Agreement * This field is required.I consent that Lambda D-R-E-A-M Academy may use photographs or videos of me taken to promote the mentorship and scholarship programs on their social media tool, which includes but is limited to their Facebook page. I understand that these images and/or videos can be used as charitable campaigns and not used for any commercial purpose. Contents of scholarship essays are private and will not be released to the public. Children under 18 years of age must have their parent consent by signature below.
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT AND DATEParent or Guardian Signature
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SIGNATURE OF STUDENT AND DATE* This field is required.Applicant Signature
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https://dream.militaryfraternity.org/scholarshipFor more information on eligibility, writing standards, rating criteria, and other details visit the link above.
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