Brian J. Soukup Memorial Scholarship

About the Sponsor

Brian and his family moved to Grimes in 2007 and instantly fell in love with the entire DCG community. Everyone he met immediately embraced Brian's larger-than-life personality and he became a pinnacle of the community - volunteering his time as a coach, working concession stands and sporting events, supporting his three daughters at DCG schools, and spreading his kindness and generosity all along the way. Brian never knew a stranger and was always the first to lend a helping hand. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010, the DCG community rallied behind him and supported him through his journey. After 16 months of a hard-fought battle, Brian was taken from us at the age of 45, leaving behind his wife, Nancy, and three daughters, Melissa, Kim, and Jessica. Brian touched the lives of so many family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers.

About the Scholarship

Brian's family is honored to keep his memory and legacy of kindness, compassion, and generosity alive by providing this scholarship to a DCG graduate in his name. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is one who completely embodies the morals and values instilled in Brian, one who works through adversity and challenges to continue to spread their own kindness, compassion, and generosity to those around them.

Eligibility Criteria - Degree or Program Requirement

Preference will be given to those pursuing a technical degree or skilled trade.

Scholarship Value

$1,000

Number Available

1

Essay Required

Yes - Brian's legacy was built on kindness, compassion, and generosity. Use Essay 2 to describe how these values shaped your life, and how you plan to carry them forward in your future career. How would you use these values to overcome different challenges you may face?

Questions?

Direct any questions about this scholarship to the DCGEF Scholarship Committee by emailing dcgefscholarships@gmail.com.