DPS Scholarship Foundation
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2021 Scholarship Information Coming Soon! 

Selection Procedures

​The DPS Scholarship Foundation’s goal is to award one $3000 Foundation Scholarship to a graduating senior in each traditional senior high school in the Durham Public Schools system.  These scholarships are open to graduating seniors who expect to enroll in a post-secondary institution this fall and meet the eligibility criteria.
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The Scholarship Foundation Selection Committee will evaluate each application.  The Committee will assess financial need based on family income, number of dependents and unusual circumstances.

Eligibility Criteria

The DPS Scholarship Foundation Selection Committee will select recipients based on the following criteria:

  • High School records and test scores.
  • Leadership and participation (service) in school and community activities.
  • Citizenship responsibility in the school and community.
  • Future growth potential.
  • Student must have already submitted an application to the institution(s) of their choice.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • An interview at the request of the Selection Committee
  • About
    • History
    • Mission & Beliefs
    • Foundation and Trustees
    • Standing Committees
  • Apply
    • List of DPSSF Scholarships >
      • All DPS Schools
      • City of Medicine
      • Hillside High School
      • Jordan High School
      • Northern High School
      • Riverside High School
      • Southern High School
  • Support
    • Advertising
    • Direct Donations
    • Corporate Sponshorship
  • "2020 Evening of Entertainment"
    • "Evening of Entertainment Videos"
    • 2019 DVD Order Form
    • EOE Contact Form
    • "Evening of Entertainment 2018"
    • "Evening of Entertainment 2017"
    • "Evening of Entertainment" 2016 Slideshow
    • "Evening of Entertainment" 2015 Slideshow
  • Contact
  • News
    • 2020 Recipients
    • 2019 Recipients
    • 2018 Recipients
    • 2017 Recipients
    • 2016 Recipients
    • 2015 Recipients
    • 2014 Recipients
  • FAQs