DreamsWork Scholarship
About DreamsWork:
DreamsWork had its unofficial beginnings in the mid-1990s when Trinity United Methodist Church of Elkhart
began to provide growing numbers of tutors for students at Hawthorne Elementary School. With the aid of a
well-qualified steering committee, an Elkhart businessman who had been a mentor with Hawthorne students
for four years established DreamsWork in 2001. The first students (15 fourth-graders) and their mentors
were selected in the fall of 2001. The program began small, evolving and expanding over time. In the fall of
2013, the DreamsWork Youth Success Initiative began which moved the program from a 1:1 mentor model to
group mentoring/club model.
The most basic goal of DreamsWork is that all students participating will graduate from high school with a full
awareness of future possibilities. This knowledge will serve as the stepping stone toward the goal of attending
a college, trade school, or apprenticeship program, and/or attaining certification in a marketable area of
expertise. With post-secondary education comes increased opportunities which will ultimately enable
DreamsWork Scholars to contribute positively to both the economy and the culture. The overriding goal is that
the DreamsWork graduates will be employable, productive citizens who will positively impact the quality of
life and future generations in Elkhart County.
Please mail or email application to:
DreamsWork Scholarship Committee
c/o Marsha Martin
53601 Ridgeview Lane
Bristol, IN 46507
574-596-7255
Dates to Remember:
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January: Application Available
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March 15
th: Application and transcripts are due to the DreamsWork Scholarship Committee
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May: Recipients will be notified
Eligibility Requirements:
Student must have enrolled and been accepted into DreamsWork by the end of the 2013-2014 school
year.
Graduating High School senior from Elkhart Central or Elkhart Memorial.
Student must remain in Elkhart Community Schools from time of enrollment until high school
graduation. A student who transfers to another school district at any time is not eligible.
Planning to attend an accredited public college, university, trade or vocational school in Indiana
Must be a full time student
Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Students must have completed and submitted a Twenty First Century Scholarship application prior to
June 30
thof their 8
thgrade year. Students who graduate from high school in 2015, 2016 & 2017, who
enrolled during the 2013-2014 school year, are exempt from this requirement.
Students must complete a FAFSA by March 1
stof their senior year in high school and each year they
attend college.
Scholarship Award: The DreamsWork Scholarship will be available annually while funding exists.
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Students who enrolled in DreamsWork before the 2013-2014 school year and who meet the
qualifications are eligible to receive up to a $5,000 scholarship for each of 4 years.
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Students who enrolled in DreamsWork during the 2013-2014 school year and who meet the
APPLICATION STATEMENT
1. I understand that in submitting this application I certify the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any falsification of information may result in immediate termination of any scholarship granted.
2. I also understand that the DreamsWork Scholarship Committee is authorized to contact my school guidance department at anytime (if applicable) with any questions they may have in relation to my scholarship application.
3. I understand that in order for the DreamsWork Scholarship Committee to review and to process my application I must send a current transcript of grades by either mail or e-mail.
4. I understand that in submitting this application I give my permission for my name to be published in newspapers and other publications if I am selected as a scholarship recipient.
______________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE
STUDENT INFORMATION
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PREFIX FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME
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GENDER BIRTHDATE RACE (Optional) MARITAL STATUS
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HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY
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HOME PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS
__________________________________________________________________ RESIDENCY (US Citizen or Non-Resident, DACA, other- please explain)
ARE YOU LIVING AT HOME WITH PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S)? If yes, please list their names below.
______________________________________________ ____________________________________________
MOTHER’S FIRST & LAST NAME FATHER’S FIRST & LAST NAME
______________________________________________ ____________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL NAME HS GRADUATION DATE
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HS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
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PHONE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESS
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
______________________________________________________________ NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
_________________________ ____________________________________________________
PHONE WEB SITE
WHAT IS YOUR ENROLLMENT STATUS? FULL TIME PART TIME
IS THIS A 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR INSTITUTION? 2-YEAR 4-YEAR
WHAT IS YOUR INTENDED, OR CURRENT MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY? WHAT WILL BE YOUR ACADEMIC OR CLASS STANDING FALL OF 2015? WHAT IS YOUR ANTICIPATED, OR INTENDED COLLEGE GRADUATION DATE?
MORE ABOUT YOU
GPA__________(A recipient must have a GPA of 2.5 or better to qualify for a DreamsWork scholarship and must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better in college to qualify for further scholarship awards.)
HAVE YOU OR WILL YOU COMPLETE CORE40? YES NO
HAVE YOU OR WILL YOU COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA BY THE MARCH 10TH DEADLINE? YES NO
IF NO TO THE ABOVE, PLEASE EXPLAIN.
ARE YOU A 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS? YES NO
The 21st Century State Scholarship is offered to- and applied for- by students during their middle school years.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS? YES NO
Have you received any other known scholarships? If so, please include name of the award and the amount. Do not include pending awards.
ARE YOU A 1ST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT? YES NO
Neither parent, with whom you reside has completed a 4-year degree
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ACT ENGLISH ACT MATH ACT READING
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SAT WRITTEN SAT MATH SAT CRITICAL READING
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Please describe your PAID work experience during the past 4 years (07/01/11 - 03/15/15). Indicate dates of employment in each job and
approximate number of hours worked each week. If none please state: N/A. Any "Work" that was not paid for is considered volunteer work and is to be listed under activities.
Example:
Cashier, Kroger’s, 01/01/12-01/01/15, 13hrs Landscaping, Sauder’s, 06/07/13-08/07/13, 40hrs
COMMUNITY, CIVIC & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Please list all community, civic and school activities in which you have participated during the past 4 years (07/01/11 - 03/15/15). Indicate all special awards, honors. If none please state: N/A.
Example:
CAREER GOALS:
Please make a statement of your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and future goals. Please be as detailed as possible, including long range career and educational goals.
UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
Describe how and when (if any) unusual family or personal circumstances have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school and community activities. If none please state N/A.
Example:
