DC-KEA Scholarship

Apollo Expired

Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Amount

$2,000 total will be awarded. It may be to ONE individual or split between MULTIPLE individuals, it is at the discretion of the committee.

GPA

2.5

ACT

—

SAT

—

College

—

Other requirements

1. One of your parents must be a current member of DC-KEA and has been a member four years prior to your graduation. 2. You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above. 3. The scholarship money you have to date does not fulfill your college debts (tuition/room and board/books). You must show a need for the scholarship. 4. You must have passed all courses already taken during your senior year. 5. You must be in good standing with school attendance.

Description

How to apply for the scholarship: 1. Provide a 750 to 1000-word essay about an educator who has been an inspiration to you. 2. Provide a copy of your official school transcript. 3. Submit a resume, which includes items such as organizations, clubs, honors, and community service. 4. Submit a current progress report. 5. Submit a letter of recommendation from someone outside of the school system. Scholarship information is due to Laurel Murphy (Burns Middle School) by April 3rd, 2026 before 3:00 PM. A committee formed by DC-KEA will review each scholarship and present them to the president of DC-KEA. Applicants will be notified by the vice president of the DC-KEA in the form of a letter or email to the parent. Winner(s) will be expected to attend the April 28th DC-KEA meeting at Burns Middle School to receive their award money.

Application form

Open application PDF (DCKEAScholarship2026.pdf)

Website

None.