Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Unlock Your Potential: Empowering Students with Academic Success and Scholarships
At Dare to Imagine, we know that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future. We understand that pursuing your educational dreams is challenging, but it shouldn't be daunting.
That's why we're here to provide you with the support and resources you need to achieve your academic goals. With our scholarships, we're committed to giving every student the opportunity to succeed. Join us in creating a path to success and a brighter tomorrow.
Meet Some of Our Scholarship Recipients
Amir Staten
$5,000
Graduating from Germantown Friends School, Amir is a freshman at Morehouse College.
Amir’s story is a reminder of the power of giving back, and its ability to bring positive change. We are proud to have supported Amir on his journey, and can’t wait to see what amazing things he will do in the years ahead.
Miles Johnson
$4,000
Graduating from Magna Cum Laude from Morehouse College, Miles a graduate student at NYU.
Even after completing his Summer internship at D2i and returning to college to finish his bachelor studies, he still remains connected; always eager to use his skills and talents to help out. His enthusiasm and dedication is an inspiration to us all, and we look forward to seeing what Miles’ amazing future holds.
Scholarship Criteria & Guidelines
The scholarship committee of Dare to Imagine strives to promote the idea that a college education should not be an obstacle but rather a stepping-stone for our young people to reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting those who show diligence and commitment in their pursuit of higher learning.
Selection Criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be a member of Dare to Imagine for at least six months and actively engaged (attending worship online or in-person at least once a month or through iGroup or outreach service communities).
- Be currently enrolled in a 4-year or 2-year college, university, or institution of higher learning.
- Answer all the questions on the application form.
- Provide a an official transcript with most recent GPA.
Application Deadlines
Applications for consideration for the Fall semester must be submitted by June 30th.
Applications for consideration for the Spring semester must be submitted by December 1st.
Types of Scholarships
Dare to Imagine Church provides two types of scholarships: Merit Scholarships and Book Scholarships.
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Book Scholarships provide up to $1,000 per academic year or $500 per semester ($4,000 over four years). The scholarship amount for each student is determined based on the applicant’s grade point average (GPA) and the type of institution they are attending.
In Fall 2024, Dare to Imagine will offer Merit Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The general guidelines for Merit Scholarships amounts are:
- GPA of 3.5 or higher and matriculating to a 4-year institution = $5,000 award, based on maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher and matriculating to 2-year institution = $2,500 award, based on maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- GPA of 2.5 or higher and matriculating at either a 4-year or 2-year institution = $1,000 award, based on maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Investing in Our Future
With your help, we provide several thousand dollar scholarships annually to support our students. It is because of generous contributions like yours that these young minds have access to the resources they need to succeed and reach their full potential.
Thank you for being integral to our mission of investing in the future of our community — we couldn’t do it without you!
Together, let's continue to foster brighter futures for
young people everywhere.
FAQs
Applicants must submit their applications by April 30th to be considered for the Fall semester and must complete their applications by December 1st for the Spring Semester.
Applicants will be notified of the scholarship committee’s decision by June 1st for the upcoming Fall semester and by December 30th for the upcoming Spring semester.
Scholarships will be dispensed for a single academic semester at a time. $500 semester Book Scholarships will be remitted directly to the awardee. Scholarships greater than $500 will be paid directly to the school finance office on behalf of the student and will not be paid directly to the awardee.