The Gold Horizon
Dynamic Horizons Scholarship Program
2024 Dynamic
Horizons Scholarship
Sponsored by The Gold Horizon, this scholarship provides student resources and financial support to propel scholars toward success. The Dynamic Horizons Scholarship is awarded to Black, first-generation college-goers, Pell Grant eligible, and/or DACA recipient students in Chattanooga, TN, and surrounding areas who demonstrate a record of academic excellence and endurance.
Dynamic Horizons
Scholarship awardees will receive a one-time, need-based scholarship package of either a) a financial award of up to $1,000, plus student support services throughout the semester, or b) student support services with an opportunity to receive financial support of $500 upon eligibility in their second consecutive semester.
Applications Open April 1st - May 31st, 2024
ELIGIBILITY
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
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Be a graduating high school senior from the Chattanooga, TN area (50 miles)
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Identify or be recognized as
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Black or African American
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First-Generation (first member of your immediate family to attend a 2 or 4-year college)
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Pell Grant eligible via FAFSA designation
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DACA recipient.
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Demonstrate a record of academic excellence or perseverance
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Academic perseverance is regarded as a delay in academic success
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Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to uplifting communities
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Must be accepted or pending acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university as a degree-seeking student.
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Attend the MANDATORY scholarship orientation in July of the award year.
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One-three page essay prompt response
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Two letters of recommendation- from school personnel, community members, or an employer
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Unofficial transcripts from all high-school level institutions attended
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Completed application form
... of sustainably supporting 15 post-secondary achievers as The Gold Horizon's first class of Dynamic Scholars! Reaching our goal of $10,000 will support our efforts of providing mentorship and support services, along with an emergency fund that will be made available to the 2024 Dynamic Scholars throughout the school year.
Dynamic Horizons is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes.