Student Success Scholarship Application 2021-2022

The Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to deserving graduates at Davidson-Davie Community College. The scholarship is to be used as assistance for completion, helping to eliminate some of your outstanding educational costs, as well as preparing you for your career; or as support to transfer to an advanced degree program of study.

You must complete the entire application and have it submitted by midnight on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, to be considered for the scholarship. PLEASE NOTE: A letter of recommendation from an instructor/Davidson-Davie employee is also required by March 15, so plan accordingly.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Current Davidson-Davie Community College student graduating from a curriculum program in May 2022 (or Dec. 2021 if you finished early).
Minimum of 1 semester attended/completed at Davidson-Davie CC (so that you’ll have a cumulative GPA with us)
3.5 or higher cumulative GPA at Davidson-Davie CC (program GPA may also be considered in certain circumstances)
Completion of the online scholarship application (including a letter of recommendation from an instructor/Davidson-Davie employee)
Completion of the online application to graduate – also due by March 15 (more info found here: Graduation Info – keep an eye on this page for updates)
Participation in a virtual or in-person interview in April if selected as semi-finalist
Please note: High School/Dual Enrolled, Early College, Valley Academy, and continuing education students are NOT eligible.

DEADLINE TO HAVE EVERYTHING SUBMITTED: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 by Midnight

SELECTION PROCESS:
A selection committee at Davidson-Davie Community College will review completed applications after March 15, 2022. You will be asked to participate in a REQUIRED virtual or in-person interview in April; once an interview date is selected we will notify you & ask you to be sure to plan ahead to be available. The students selected for the scholarships will be notified in May and announced at graduation.

Student Success Scholarship Application 2021-2022

Please complete all fields below.

Student ID Number:*
Name*
First Middle Last
Mailing Address*
Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Davidson-Davie Community College Email*
Be sure to check your Davidson-Davie CC email for important updates.
Personal Email
Phone*
Program & Degree to be Earned*
(Example: ADN Nursing Program - Associate in Applied Science)
Current Cumulative GPA*
(Reminder: minimum cumulative GPA requirement for this scholarship is 3.50. Program GPA may be considered if cumulative GPA is not at least a 3.50 after fall semester, but program GPA is still at least 3.50. Term/semester GPA does NOT count.)
If selected for an interview, it will likely take place on a Friday. What will your class schedule look like on Fridays in April?*
(For example: "I'll have class 9 to 11" or "my classes are online so my Fridays are open". Also list if you'll have any conflicts if interviews are held on a Friday).
Will you be finished with all of your classes by May graduation or will you still have any summer classes to take?*
(If you will have summer classes, please specify)
Have you submitted your application for graduation?*
Please Note: the deadline to apply for 2022 graduation is March 15, 2022. If you are not eligible to apply for graduation then you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Will you be attending the 2022 Graduation Ceremony on May 13?*
Please Note: the deadline to apply for 2022 graduation is March 15, 2022
Upload a letter of recommendation from a Davidson-Davie Community College instructor or employee*
PLEASE READ: This is a required field. The instructor/employee may prefer to email the recommendation letter directly to the Davidson-Davie Foundation. If this is the case, please ask them to email it to: Kristi_Louya@davidsondavie.edu Then, please upload a document (ex. Microsoft Word document) to this application which includes the instructor/employee name & state that the letter will be emailed to Kristi.
Max. file size: 200 MB.
Essay Question 1:*
What do you consider your most important learning experience while at Davidson-Davie Community College, either inside or outside the classroom? (No word minimum or maximum; however, the more detail you can include, the better)
Essay Question 2:*
What plans do you have after you graduate? Are you planning to transfer to another college to pursue an advanced degree? Are you planning to pursue a career in the degree you earned at Davidson-Davie Community College? (No word minimum or maximum; however, the more detail you can include, the better)
List below any awards or honors you have received during your time at Davidson-Davie Community College.
(Examples may include: semesters on the Dean's list; graduating with Honors or High Honors; scholarships received; invitation to honor societies such as NSLS, PTK; Global Scholar; degree-specific awards/honors; job-specific awards/honors; Athletics awards/honors; etc.)
List below any volunteer and community activities in which you have been involved during your time at Davidson-Davie Community College
(Examples may include any leadership positions held, and the years of your participation. Please also include if you participated in any DDCC organizations, such as: TRiO program; International Education/Study Abroad; Clubs; Peer Mentor program; Work Study; Athletics; etc.)
Signature*
I certify that the information given on this application is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand my signature gives the Davidson-Davie Community Foundation permission to release any appropriate information in correspondence with donors and the scholarship committee.
Date*
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