2023 MISSISSIPPI DARE $500 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The requirements for eligibility are as follows:
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have successfully completed the DARE Program in elementary, middle or high
school
• Must have completed junior year of high school at time of application
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must apply to an institution in the U.S.
• Must lead a lifestyle consistent with the goals and objectives of D.A.R.E.
Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes the following:
There will be three $500 scholarships awarded. (north, central, and south)
• DARE Scholarship Application Form (attached) _____
• An essay, 500-word maximum, addressing the topic “D.A.R.E.: How it has impacted my
life; how I will use these skills to contribute to society.” _____
• Written summary documenting academic achievements and extracurricular activities
that reflect the spirit and goals of D.A.R.E. _____
• Official sealed transcript of grades and scholastic scores _____
• A letter of recommendation from a school administrator/educator _____
• A letter of recommendation for outstanding achievement in community service from a
source other than school administrators/educators or law enforcement officials _____
• Please note that portfolios that are not complete will not be considered.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Applicant’s application portfolio must submit their scholarship application portfolio to
be received NO LATER than 5pm on April 13, 2023. Applications will not be
considered if received after this deadline AND/OR if not completed with all the required
pieces.
Applications are to be mailed to:
DARE Scholarship
PO Box 3863
Tupelo, MS 38803
2. The DARE Officers Association Board will review all applications and make a final
selection. The award recipient will be notified by email within one week after deadline.
2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIMELINE
• April 13, 2023 – Scholarship packets are due by 5pm
• DARE Officers Assoc of MS Board reviews and makes selection
• By April 21, 2023 - Winners will be notified via email
DARE Officers Association of Mississippi Scholarship Application Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
Full Name (first, mi, last): _________________________________________________________
Email (neatly): __________________________________________________________________
Mailing address (include city & zip): ________________________________________________
Contact phone: __________________________
Date of birth: ____________________________
Graduating High School & full address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
DARE PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
Name of your DARE Officer:_______________________________________________________
DARE Officer’s Agency/Department ________________________________________________
School(s) at which you participated in the DARE Program components:
School Year
Elementary (5th or 6th grade): ________________________________________________
Or Middle School/Jr High (7th or 8th grade): ________________________________________
Or High School: _____________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Grade Point Average (inclusive of all high school semesters completed): ___________________
SAT Score: ______________________________ ACT score: ____________________________
List four colleges/universities that you have applied to for admission:
_____________________________________ __________________________________
_____________________________________ __________________________________
List other scholarships and amounts that you have been awarded:
1. _______________________________ $_________________________________
2. _______________________________ $_________________________________
3. _______________________________ $_________________________________
I certify that the information provided herein, and the contents of my portfolio are true, and that
I meet all eligibility requirements stated within the Scholarship Information Sheet. I give the DARE
Officers Association of MS permission to use my name and photo for publicity should I be the
recipient of the scholarship.
__________________________ (print name) ______________________________ (signature)
__________________ (date)
you can download the pdf from here
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1674660973/rcsdms/qfgfsoax0fce2wcgsjii/2023-scholarship-package.pdf
