2025 The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation Scholarship Application

The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation (TDTCF) was established in 2019. It's in honor of Daziah who's life ended tragically on August 5, 2018. She was a journalism major and a recording artist. Her family and friends wanted to keep her legacy alive by providing support to qualifying students nationwide with her interests.

With the ongoing support that we've received regarding the foundation, we will be able to provide scholarships for students nationwide.

The Mission is to provide scholarships and support to students in performing arts & journalism, empowering them to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world.

The Vision is to carry out Daziah's legacy by providing support to qualifying students nationwide in the majors of performing arts and journalism.

The Purpose is to provide scholarships to our youth who are pursuing a higher education in performing arts and journalism at either a two-year or four-year educational institutions.

For 2025, TDTCF will award approximately four (4) scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 per award, based on applicant's eligibility of qualifications to students who will be attending a two-year or four-year educational institution with credits toward Performing Arts and Journalism majors.

NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration in an accredited educational institution.

Criteria and eligibility (TDTCF Scholarship Fund applicants):

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or college freshman in the year of the award
Applicant must have a minimum of 2.7 grade point average (or a "C" average)
Applicant must demonstrate community involvement
Applicant must have a desired college major in Performing Arts or Journalism
Applicants may not be related to any Board of Directors, staff or Daziah Crawford's family for this presents a conflict of interest

General Instructions:

DEADLINE for scholarship application is May 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions)
Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
Type and print legibly if not submitting electronically. Illegible applications will not be considered. You may download a copy of the application online at www.tdtcfoundation.org.
You will be notified no later than June 30, 2025 regarding the status of your application.
If you have any questions about the application, please email tdtcf@tdtcfoundation.org.

Application Process

Applicant must submit the following items:

1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)

2. Our vision is to carry out Daziah's legacy by supporting students in performing arts and journalism. All applicants must submit an essay with the following topic: "What is your vision and how does it connect with your major?". The essay should be addressed to the Scholarship Committee; not to exceed one (1) page.

3. Performing Arts Applicants Only - Submit video of talent no longer than 2 - 3 minutes

4. Journalism Applicants Only - Choose one of three topics to present either video or written. The topics are mental health, academic standards, or managing time. If submitting a video, it should be no longer than 2 - 3 minutes. If written, the essay should not exceed one (1) page.

5. Two (2) references from choice of high school teachers or college professors/teacher assistants, administrators, counselors, employers, or individual with significant knowledge of applicant's experience and involvement

6. An official and recent high school or college transcript with cumulative grade point average. Deadline for the application is May 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

Please electronically submit application online at www.tdtcfoundation.org or mail to:

TDTCF Scholarship Fund Application

The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 2548

Southfield, MI 48037

TDTCF Scholarship Returning Applicant

YesNo

Date of Application

Date

Applicant Information

Please type or print your answers if submitting by mail. If application is illegible it will be returned to you.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Date of Birth*

Date

Are you related to any of the TDTCF Board of Directors or staff?

YesNo

Current High School or College including address*

Number of years attended

I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2025*

Proof of acceptance or current student enrollment from the above school is required prior to funds being released.

College Acceptance Letter or Current College Enrollment*

I will be entering the above-mentioned school as a

FreshmanSophomore

Grade Point Average (GPA) [On a 4.0 scale]*

Attach proof of GPA. Your most recent official high school or college transcript required.

High School or College Transcript*

Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): Use reverse side of application if you need more space to submit by mail.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone of parent(s) or legal guardian(s)*

Name and city of other high school(s) attended by applicant (if applicable)

Number of years attended at other high school(s) by applicant (if applicable)

List the name of any college(s) applicant has attended (if applicable).

School Year Began Year Ended
School Year Began Year Ended

List two (2) references. If you have reference letters, upload with other required documentation.

Name of Reference #1*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Name of Reference #2*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Is your major Journalism or Performing Arts*

JournalismPerforming Arts

List expenses you expect to incur per semester or quarter: (Approximate dollar amounts are acceptable)

Tuition

Books

Room & Board

Other Expenses

If you listed Other Expenses, please describe the type of expenses

List the approximate dollar amount of other financial assistance you will receive per semester or quarter: (Other financial assistance will not affect your scholarship eligibility)

Personal

Other Scholarship(s)

List name of scholarships

Grants

List name of grants

Student Loan(s)

List name of student loan(s)

Other Financial Assistance

List name of Other Financial Assistance

Use an additional sheet if you need more room to list financial information requested if you plan to submit by mail.

List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school or college

Academic Honors

Awards

Membership activities

List your community service activities, hobbies, other interests, and extracurricular activities:

Community Service

Hobbies

Other Interests

Extracurricular Activities

All Applicants - Essay to Scholarship Committee*

Performing Arts Applicant Talent Video (NOTE: If technical difficulties during upload, send video including name to tdtcf@tdtcfoundation.org)

Journalism Applicant Video or Written Essay of selected topic mental health, academic standards, or managing time (NOTE: If technical difficulties during video upload, send video including name to tdtcf@tdtcfoundation.org)

The following items must be submitted or attached to this application in order to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Your application will not be considered if these items are not submitted or attached. (No exceptions) Check each item that has been submitted or attached as required.*

Completed application (All questions are answered completely)Uploaded most recent official high school or college transcriptUploaded proof of college acceptance letter or current student enrollmentUploaded all applicants essay to scholarship committeeUploaded Performing Arts video or Journalism video/essayListed two (2) references

I hereby affirm that all of the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Foundation's scholarship program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, according to The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation Scholarship requirements, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice and verification of identity before scholarship funds can be awarded.

Signature of scholarship applicant*

Date

Signature of applicant's parent/guardian*

Date

"Building a Legacy thru Performing Arts and Journalism"

The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation

Program Guidelines

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY