Niche College Scholarship

DGV Scholarship Program

Amount:
$20,000
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Awards Available: Varies

Scholarship Description

In order to be considered for the DGV Scholarship, individuals must be accepted, or seeking acceptance, to an accredited four-year college or a university; Must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree in S.T.E.M., finance or business; Must be part of an underrepresented demographic in the financial services sector (Women, BIPOC); Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) and be able to demonstrate financial need by having a FAFSA Expected Family Contribution index value of $15,000 or less.

Scholarship Details

  • Supports education in S.T.E.M., finance, or business
  • Focus on underrepresented demographics in the financial sector (Women, BIPOC)
  • $5,000 award (renewable for up to 3 additional years)
  • Awards renewable for up to three additional years

Eligibility Criteria

  • Accepted or seeking acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university
  • Pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in S.T.E.M., finance, or business
  • Underrepresented demographic in the financial services sector (Women, BIPOC)
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA status
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA Expected Family Contribution index value of $15,000 or less)

Application Process

  1. Ensure eligibility based on acceptance to an accredited institution, intended degree, demographic status, and citizenship or DACA status.
  2. Maintain contact with DGV at pre-determined times during the year for updates and mentorship.
  3. Show promise or potential in becoming a member of the broader finance community.
  4. If selected, receive a $5,000 award, renewable for up to three additional years based on academic performance.

Applicants must maintain contact with DGV at pre-determined times during the year to provide updates on student experience and receive mentorship from DGV Solutions; and must show promise or potential in becoming a member of the broader finance community. If selected, students will receive an award of $5,000. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance in a full-time course of study.

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