The Overcomer Award Scholarship

About the Sponsor

Our family decided to sponsor this scholarship after our son graduated who was dyslexic. Perseverance is needed for many learners for a variety of adverse situations that could have interfered with getting to graduation. Not every learners journey is graduation is equal; everyone has an Overcomer story and graduates benefit from reflection of what they truly have done in spite of challenges. This gives a voice to the unseen efforts and helps applicants tell their “overcomer story” and be seen for the extraordinary efforts it took to get to graduate. It doesn't have to be learning disability, could be homelessness, death of a parent, serious illness, any extraordinary circumstance that could have derailed them but didn’t because they OVERCAME.

Eligibility Criteria - Unique Experience

This scholarship is available for any DCG graduating senior with an Overcomer story.

Scholarship Value

$250

Number Available

Essay Required

Yes - Use Essay 2 to share your Overcomer story.

Questions?

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