D.A.R.E. 2025 Scholarship/Career Grant High School Senior Scholarship Application Form

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D.A.R.E. 2025 Scholarship/Career Grant application form for high school seniors outlines eligibility conditions, required personal documentation, and submission components. Applicants must meet U.S. citizenship and Mercer County (Ohio) enrollment or home-schooled residency requirements, complete junior year, and demonstrate alignment with D.A.R.E. goals. The process includes a typed 300-word maximum essay on remaining alcohol and drug free, two recommendation letters, and information for intended major and program involvement, followed by a stated timeline and award/presentation requirements.

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D.A.R.E. Mission and Program Background

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship Evaluation Criteria

Applicant Personal Information

Intended College/Trade School and Program Involvement

D.A.R.E. Essay Instructions

Application Timeline and Award Presentation

The D.A.R.E. Mission “Teaching students good decisionmaking skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives” D.A. R. E. 2025 Scholarship/Career Grant High School Senior Scholarship Application Form The requirements for eligibility are as follows: • Must be a U.S. citizen • Must be enrolled in a Mercer County School (Ohio) as their primary school or be a home-schooled student within the county • Must have completed junior year of high school at time of application • Must lead a lifestyle consistent with the goals and objectives of D.A. R. E. • Must be a graduate of a certified D.A. R. E. Program before entering the 9th grade • Fully complete this application form fully • Typed essay, in a 12 point font, 300-word maximum, addressing the topic “As you complete your highschool years, how has D.A.R.E. influenced your decision to remain alcohol and drug free? How has this decision affected you in your high school career?” • A letter of recommendation from a school administrator/educator • A letter of recommendation (from a non-school related individual) for community service you have performed OR examples of how your commitment to the D.A. R. E. Pledge has impacted others (this could include parent, other relative, employer, or someone besides a peer who can attest to your character) • All of these requirements must be met for your application to be considered Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicant letter, essay and application quality, community service/activities, and letter of recommendations. APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION: | NAME | | HIGH SCHOOL | | --- | --- | --- | | DATE OF BIRTH | TELEPHONE NUMBER | E-MAIL ADDRESS | | HOME ADDRESS | | | INTENDED COLLEGE/TRADE SCHOOL MAJOR D.A. R. E. PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT NAME OF D.A. R. E. OFFICER (S): SCHOOL(S) AT WHICH YOU PARTICIPATED IN D.A. R. E. PROGRAM: SCHOOL YEAR ELEMENTARY: Middle School / Junior High: |
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIMELINE
February 20th Student submit scholarship application to your school counselor for
delivery to D.A.R.E. organization. Home school students can scan applications to Laura Sanford, [lauras@foundationsbhs.org](lauras@foundationsbhs.org)
[Late applications will not be accepted.](Late applications will not be accepted.)
AWARD To be announced
PRESENTATION
December 31st To receive the award, the applicant(s) chosen must provide paid
receipts for the amount of the award showing appropriate expenses related to the enhancement of scholastic or career goals before, December 31, 2025
**Ten- $500 scholarships will be awarded based on the requirements of eligibility.
**We are pleased to announce that WSU-Lake Campus will match each of the ten $500.00 scholarships for students attending WSU-Lake Campus this fall.

D.A. R. E ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS
• Typed essay, in a 12 point font, 300-word maximum
• Attach essays to the application
• SUBJECT: As you complete your high school years, how has D.A.R.E. influenced your decision to remain alcohol and drug free? How has this decision affected you in your high school career?
APPLICANT PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE PARENT PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE PRINCIPAL PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE | | | --- | --- | | GUIDANCE COUNSELOR PRINTED NAME | SIGNATURE |

FAQs

What are the core eligibility requirements for the D.A.R.E. 2025 scholarship application?

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in a Mercer County School in Ohio or home-schooled within the county, complete junior year by the time of application, and demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with D.A.R.E. goals. Applicants must also be graduates of a certified D.A.R.E. program before entering 9th grade.

What is required for the scholarship essay?

Submit a typed essay in 12-point font with a maximum length of 300 words. The topic must address how D.A.R.E. influenced the applicant’s decision to remain alcohol and drug free and how that decision affected their high school career.

What submission timeline and award/presentation requirements are stated?

Student applications must be submitted by February 20 to the school counselor for delivery to the D.A.R.E. organization (home school students scan and send to the listed email). Late applications are not accepted; award details are to be announced, and chosen applicants must provide paid receipts showing appropriate expenses related to scholastic or career goals by December 31, 2025.

Sep 22, 2026

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