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$1250 Sponsored by Elizabeth Griffin Family
The Elizabeth Griffin Legacy Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school senior of African American, Hispanic American or Native American heritage - Download application for more details
Elizabeth Griffin was a sharecropper in the Mississippi Delta. She believed Education was the key to success. Even though, she only had an eighth-grade education, she pushed her family and ALL children to go further. To her credit nine of her children have college degrees and many of her grandchildren have or are pursuing their Doctorate Degrees. True to her motto which was “trying to make a 100 because 99 ½ won’t do”, she pushed everyone to chase knowledge. Be part of her Legacy by following her motto and don’t stop until you obtain that Degree!
Go to the Scholarship Donation page to sponsor or contribute to the Elizabeth Griffin Legacy Scholarship fund.
The Alfred L. Davis Legacy Scholarship
$500 Sponsored by Dewayne Harris
Eligibility: High school senior, college student of African American, Hispanic American or Native American heritage - Download application for more details
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Alfred L. Davis was a Ground Controller for NASA space missions. He graduated from Oakland University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Alfred invested his time and money to encourage family and friends to purse a degree. After a nephew experienced financial hardship in college, he stepped in to assist and stated, “you are now my investment.” The winner of this scholarship will become part of his investment legacy in higher education!
Go to the Scholarship Donation page to sponsor or contribute to the Alfred L. Davis Legacy Scholarship fund.
The Theodore Neal Legacy Scholarship
$600 Sponsored by Catrina Harris
Eligibility: High school senior, trade school or college student (college/trade school preferred) - Download application for more details
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Born in 1905, Theodore “Mr. Son” Neal was a hard-working and generous man. Outside of his custodian job, he owned a pig and chicken farm. Having a loving heart, he gave back to the community by giving away eggs and sharing a hog on Thanksgiving. The winner of this Scholarship will demonstrate their commitment to the community.
Go to the Scholarship Donation page to sponsor or contribute to the Theodore Neal Legacy Scholarship fund.
The Stephon Vaughn Scholarship
$250 Sponsored by Dorothy A. Vaughn
Eligibility: High school senior, trade school or college student (adopted or foster care preferred) - Download application for more details
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On any given day, there are approximately 400,000 children and youth in foster care. They experience many challenges and are at a higher risk of dropping out of school. For that reason, the Stephon Vaughn Scholarship will encourage and support an adopted or foster care student pursuing college or career opportunities. The winner of this scholarship will demonstrate their ability to overcome challenges.
Go to the Scholarship Donation page to sponsor or contribute to the Stephon Vaughn Scholarship fund.
DACS Property LLC Scholarship
$250 Sponsored by DACS Property LLC
Eligibility: High school senior, trade school or college student - Download application for more details
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DACS Property LLC's mission is to acquire the necessary real estate to optimize the opportunity for our rental housing clients to become homeowners. Their scholarship was established to provide another avenue to serve our community along with housing and home ownership opportunities. Commitment to education and skills trades is a great way to build solid homeowners and communities. The winner of this scholarship will exhibit their dedication to the community.
Go to the Scholarship Donation page to sponsor or contribute to the DACS Property LLC Scholarship fund.
Important Dates to Remember​ for 2024-2025
Scholarship applications officially open
Nov 1:
Last Day to mail or submit applications
Feb 1:
Last Day applications are accepted by mail, must be postmarked by Feb 1st
Feb 11:
Scholarship winners notified
Apr 30:
Scholarship recipients receive award
May 30:
Scholarship winners recognized on DACS website
Jun 30: