The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship 2025

Description

Our organization offers nine David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarships annually to eligible graduating seniors from public high schools in the United States. Recipients excel academically, possess a strong record of engagement in civic and religious acts of service, and demonstrate a commitment to use their education to give back to our local, state and national communities.
The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship (DDWSF) Award Recipients are graduates of United States public high schools, excel academically, engage in civic and/or religious acts of service, and demonstrate a commitment to use their education to give back to our local, state and national communities.
Selected recipients will be notified by April 30th. David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship awardees are invited to attend the 2025 Award Ceremonies held in New York on July 26, 2025.

Selection Process

Criteria Requirements:
Must be US Citizen
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Senior in High School (Public)

Additional Criteria:
●     Recipients must be a Graduating senior of a public high school (U.S.) and either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
●     Recipients excel academically
●     Recipients possess a strong record of engagement in acts of service (extracurricular, civic, and/or religious)
●     Recipients have a clear vision for how they plan to use their education to give back to our local, state and national communities.
●     Recipients must plan to attend an accredited college or university
Submission Requirements
●     Completed and signed Application
●     High School Transcript (official and unofficial accepted)
●     Recent Photo (HS Graduation photo preferred)
●     Letter(s) of Recommendation (minimum 1)
●     Recipient must provide proof of college registration prior to receipt of award

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Investing in Leaders and Communities

The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3 non profit organization established in 1991. Nine scholarships have been given annually to deserving public high school graduates entering an accredited college/university in the United States. Scholars who are awarded the David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship for their freshman year are eligible for continued support through programming and grants throughout their college journey. The DDWSF was established as a legacy and tribute to honor David R. Wilson (1915-1985) and his wife Dovetta Wilson (1923-1995) who empowered their nine children to pursue academic achievements and become benevolent professionals giving back to their community. This was in direct response to the lack of educational opportunity in our nation for all Americans. The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund is committed in investing in future leaders by breaking down barriers to academic excellence. Through scholarships, mentoring, leadership development, and networking opportunities the DDWSF lives out the dream of David and Dovetta Wilson.