Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students
Many young students have detailed, aspirational goals for their futures but don’t have the resources necessary to pursue them.
Financial limitations can prevent even the most dedicated and bright students from affording a college education. With the costs of tuition, books, room and board, and required technology all on the rise, an increasing number of passionate students are losing access to the lives of their dreams.
This scholarship aims to support students of Chesapeake Public Schools as they prepare to embark on their academic journeys by lowering the financial barriers posed by higher education.
Any high school senior at Deep Creek High School, Grassfield High School, Great Bridge High School, Hickory High School, Indian River High School, or Oscar Smith High School in Virginia may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA and if they will pursue a form of higher education after high school.
To apply, tell us about your academic and professional goals as well as the challenges you have faced in life. Additionally, upload a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or staff at your school.
Respond to the following prompts:
1. Goals (3-5 sentences): What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? Provide a brief but meaningful explanation of your goals for higher education and your career path. You should also explain how this scholarship would contribute to achieving these goals.
2. Challenges (350-500 words): Describe a time you failed and what you learned from it, or a time when a belief or idea was challenged. This prompt focuses on self-reflection and growth. Share a personal experience where you encountered failure or faced a challenge that made you reevaluate your beliefs or values. The essay should focus on the lessons learned from that experience.
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The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 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 Apr 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.