Alan David Lyke
Memorial Scholarship

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Empowering Dreams, Honoring Legacy

The Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Alan David Lyke by supporting students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and resilience in overcoming personal hardships.

This scholarship aims to empower deserving students to pursue higher education and achieve their career aspirations.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

To be eligible for the Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:

Create an account with David's Circle (select "Log In" at the top of the page and follow the prompt)
Be currently enrolled or accepted into a 4-year college or university.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Must demonstrate resilience through personal hardship, showcasing the ability to overcome challenges and persist in the pursuit of education.
Must have applied for FAFSA and demonstrate financial hardship.
Must have a proven record of community service or extracurricular activities

Application Process:

Complete the Online Application Form: Fill out the required details and upload necessary documents.
Submit a Personal Statement: (500-750 words) Discuss your personal journey, academic goals, career plans, and how this scholarship will impact your journey.
Upload Unofficial Transcripts: Submit your most recent high school or college transcripts.
FAFSA Confirmation: Provide evidence of your FAFSA application and financial need (SAR report)

All application materials must be submitted by September 29th, 2024. (Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and the strength of their personal statement. The selection committee will notify winners by October 15th, 2024)

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

If you would like to support the Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship and help more students achieve their dreams, please consider making a donation.

For questions, please email scholarships@davidscirclenfp.org

Apply for the 2024 Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship!

I. Personal Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

II. Optional Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)

Gender

Male

Female

Other

Ethnicity:

III. Education Information

Please check your status at the time of application:

High School Attended:

What college/university do you attend (or plan to attend)?

Cumulative GPA (out of 4.0 scale)

What is your anticipated major?

Will you be a first generation college student?

Yes

Have you suffered the loss (death) of a parent?

Yes

IV. Supporting Documentation

Upload your personal statement

Upload a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR)

Upload your most recent unofficial transcript

Please upload any additional documents that you believe may enhance your application

By submitting this form, you give David’s Circle (NFP) consent to contact you regarding upcoming events, programs, and future scholarship opportunities. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

If you encounter any issues submitting your application, please contact scholarships@davidscirclenfp.org