Dream Big Enough Scholarship
“Into your hands will be placed the exact results of your own thoughts; you will receive that which you earn; no more, no less. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain, or rise with your thoughts, your Vision, your Ideal.”
That quote is from James Allen in As a Man Thinketh, and it shows the importance of dreaming big. Not dreaming big enough can cause students to miss out on significant opportunities that they may have thrived in had they had the courage and ambition necessary to go after it.
This scholarship aims to help fund students’ pursuits of dreaming bigger dreams, being tough-minded optimists, and pursuing opportunities larger than their current conditions.
Any high school senior at Montevallo High School in Alabama who will attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational program in pursuit of their “big dream” may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, submit an essay or video telling us about your dream, what inspired you to pursue it, what steps you have taken so far, and how this scholarship will enable your dream.
Tell us about your dream and how it constitutes a “big dream” for you.
Tell us what has inspired you to pursue that dream.
Describe the actions/steps you have already taken that have moved you along the path towards your dream, and outline the next steps you plan to take.
How would this scholarship enable your dream (e.g., how would you use it and how does it enable your long-term plans)?
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The application deadline is May 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 30, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 30, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.