Foundation for Douglas County Schools · $2,000 per school · Deadline: April 1, 2027
Who qualifies
Douglas County School District student
One student per DCSD high school who has demonstrated perseverance in overcoming challenges
Documents required
Nomination form
Essay
How to win it
Since this scholarship is nomination-based, your first step is connecting with a counselor or teacher at your Douglas County high school who can nominate you. Focus your essay on a specific challenge you have genuinely faced and the concrete steps you took to push through it, showing real growth rather than just hardship. A compelling, honest story of perseverance will make you stand out, especially since only one student per school receives this award.