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Crystal Dreams Foundation Scholarship Program

The Crystal Dreams Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to deserving, students who seek advancement into higher education. It is our belief that a college education should be accessible to all students who seek it, regardless of financial status.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Candidates must currently be in 11th or 12th grade, attending classes in an accredited educational system. Or, must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, community college, or training program in the U.S.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen. (Must submit proof of U.S. residency with a copy of your valid driver’s license, birth certificate or U.S. Passport)

  • Candidates must demonstrate financial need. (Must submit signed tax returns for the last 2 years).

  • High school applicants must submit verification of acceptance to an accredited university, community college, or training program.

  • Continuing undergraduates must be enrolled at least half-time, must have completed a minimum of 12 college semester units, or 16 quarter units, and have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.

  • If awarded a scholarship, the candidate must submit a current photograph and be able to commit to a minimum of 12 hours of community service in support of the Crystal Dreams Foundation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Official Transcripts

  • High school applicants must submit a cumulative transcript for at least grades 10-12.

  • Continuing undergraduate applicants must submit current cumulative official transcripts for all academic years of enrollment.

Letters of Recommendation

  • All applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an instructor, counselor, or work supervisor. The letter should highlight the applicant’s abilities, accomplishments, and character. Note: Letters from relatives are not valid.

AWARDS

Scholarships, awarded once per academic year, are payable upon verification of eligibility, and are renewable annually by submitting a Scholarship Renewal Application. Awards may be used for tuition, books, or room and board.

Assistance is provided through the Crystal Dreams Scholarship Fund. Finalists receive awards based on need and other eligibility requirements. These scholarships are available on a competitive and need basis to first year and continuing students. 

SELECTION

Scholarship award decisions are made by the scholarship committee and are based upon the candidate’s application, essays, need and personal interview. Each completed application package is reviewed by the scholarship committee. The applications are ranked, and finalists are selected. Members of the Crystal Dreams Scholarship Committee will interview each finalist in person or via telephone conference. The number of scholarships awarded, and their amounts will be based upon the number of finalists and available scholarship funds at that time. Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement

  • Clarity of direction and goals

  • Completeness of application package

  • Content of essays

  • Letters of recommendation

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
MAY 31, 2024

Apply Online: Carefully review the Eligibility and Additional Requirements sections on this page. Have all required documents ready before beginning the online application. You won’t be able to save your form and continue at a later time.

Questions may be directed to the Crystal Dreams office at
info@crystaldreamsfdn.org.