I Have a Dream Award

I Have a Dream Award

This need-based scholarship is offered to two students currently enrolled at Durham Tech. These students must express a financial need and demonstrate a perseverance to continue their educational journey towards their career goal. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Steps to Apply

1. Complete the I Have a Dream Award Application Form.
    
2. Write Your Essay: choose a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and explain how that quote guides you in achieving your dream of completing your education and career goals. The essay should be approximately 300 words. Please write your essay in a separate document and attach it to your application form.
    
3. Submit the application form and essay by the deadline. Email materials to the dreamawards@durhamtech.edu.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee comprised of Durham Tech faculty and staff. Award applicants may re-apply each year to be considered. 

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate applicants based on:

• Successfully meeting the eligibility criteria
• Your demonstration of financial need
• Consideration of your involvement in community service and extracurricular activities
• Your essay in terms of originality, awareness of Dr. King’s vision, and clear expression of your education and career goals.
   

Note: Only completed applications (form and typed essay) submitted by the deadline will be considered. Awards do not require repayment unless you receive an award and then drop or withdraw from your class(es). In that case, you must notify the Durham Tech Foundation immediately. You will then be required to repay any funds awarded to you that semester.

Who Is Eligible?