Investing In Our Future

DCC Scholarship

Dakota Community Centre (DCC) is proud to offer $500 Scholarships annually to qualified youth who have demonstrated a strong commitment to DCC.

Applications open January 15 and close on March 31 each year.

Eligibility

  1. Must be a member of Dakota Community Centre Inc. (must live in the catchment area). Click here to determine if you live in the catchment
  2. Must have graduated from high school within three years of application deadline
  3. Must be enrolling full-time in first year of a post-secondary institution
  4. Must have demonstrated a commitment to Dakota Community Centre Inc. within the last 2 years
  5. Must have maintained a 70% average in final year of high school
  6. Must meet admission standards of the educational institution specified

Documentation

  1. A written submission documenting the significance of participation in Dakota Community Centre Inc. as a sport or recreation participant and volunteer in the applicant’s personal development (This can be in the form of a letter to the Scholarship Selection Committee)
  2. Letters of Reference (x2) bearing a signature & current date from two non-related individuals 
  3. A transcript of marks for the last completed year of education or current year to date
  4. A detailed sports and/or recreation resume covering all aspects of the applicant’s sport activity as a player, coach, official, and volunteer but could also include instructing in a more recreational field such as instructing children how to cook for example
  5. A copy of your acceptance letter or email from a post-secondary institution as noted above in the Eligibility section(3)

Selection Process

  1. Applicants will be reviewed by the Dakota Community Centre Inc. Scholarship Committee, as appointed by the Board of Directors
  2. The Scholarship Committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors
  3. Decisions by the Board of Directors will be final

Administration of Awards

  1. Applicant must provide evidence of acceptance for full-time enrollment at a post-secondary institution for the current academic year
  2. Applicant, upon notification of award, must provide final year transcript prior to award disbursement
  3. Applicant must provide a copy of receipt for payment for full-time enrollment at a post-secondary institution for the current academic year prior to award disbursement

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