To The Sky Scholarship
Sky Lemmons-Dixon was a kind, funny, and humble friend who was a beam of light to everyone around her.
Tragically, Sky was shot while she was home alone on Christmas morning by someone in connection to her domestically abusive ex-boyfriend, whom she was supposed to stand as a witness against. She passed away the morning of January 2nd in the hospital.
Sky was an exceptionally strong person who motivated her peers and lived a life of achievement despite the obstacles she faced, showing those around her what was possible through hard work.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sky Lemmons-Dixon by supporting women who have faced hardship in their lives.
Any female high school senior who has struggled with mental health, domestic abuse, and/or substance abuse may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us about an impact moment in your life that motivated you to become a better version of yourself.
What was an impact moment in your life that motivated you to be a better version of yourself?
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The application deadline is Jul 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.