Duxbury Interfaith Council (DIC) High School Scholarship
The DIC invites high school graduates of the class of 2024, who are residents of Duxbury, to apply for up to four $500 college scholarships.
The candidates are encouraged to have a solid record of volunteer/community service beyond. These service activities should support the DIC mission and demonstrate a strong moral character that exemplifies the values of kindness, compassion, generosity and respect for all.
DIC Mission 1. To nourish the spirit of understanding and cooperation among the diverse religious institutions and people of faith in the Duxbury community and to be a visible example of acceptance and respect between faiths. 2. To provide opportunities for all people of Duxbury to join in interfaith programs: worship, charity and education. 3. To lift up by word and deed the values of kindness, compassion, and respect for the common humanity of all.
Application The application consists of 2 parts: 1. Section of personal identification/information 2. Essay of approximately 250-300 words.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 19, 2024
Notification and Execution of Awards The scholarships will be announced on May 29th at Senior Awards Night.
1. Personal Identification Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________Email: ___________________________________________________________ Name of Faith Community ___________________________________________ Name of High School: _____________________________________________
2. Essay Award candidates are asked to submit an essay of 250-300 words in which the applicant describes how s/he has: * demonstrated a spirit of understanding and cooperation among the diverse religious institutions and people of faith in the Duxbury community * exemplified the values of kindness, compassion, and respect * participated in opportunities to join in worship, charity, volunteer, and/or educational programs
Applications may be mailed to: Duxbury Interfaith Council Attn: Scholarship Application, P.O. Box 1161, Duxbury, MA 02333 and postmarked no later than April 19, 2024, or submitted as a PDF attachment to [email protected]with the subject line Scholarship Application.