Dream Big Enough Scholarship
The sponsors of this scholarship grew up in smaller communities that can, in certain instances, either (a) limit one’s ability to see or comprehend the broader opportunities that exist in the world or (b) fail to provide career exposure or aspirations that align with one’s innate abilities, skills, and talents. This scholarship serves as an investment in students’ pursuits of career opportunities larger than their current conditions might provide and will create a long-term personal and societal benefit.
A high school senior at any of the three (3) high schools listed below who will attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational program in pursuit of their “big dream” is encouraged to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
- Montevallo High School, Montevallo, AL
- Refugio High School, Refugio, TX
- Grapevine High School, Grapevine, TX
To apply, submit an essay or video telling us about your dream, what inspired you to pursue it, what steps you have taken so far, and how this scholarship will enable your dream.
Tell us about your dream and how it constitutes a “big dream” for you (i.e., how is this dream bigger than your current conditions and outside your comfort zone).
Tell us what has inspired you to pursue that dream including how does your dream help bring forward your passions, skills and talents that are innately possessed and not fully realized?
Describe the actions/steps you have already taken that have moved you along the path towards your dream, and outline the next steps you plan to take.
How would this scholarship enable your dream (e.g., how would you use it and how does it enable your long-term plans)?
If you submit your response via video, please submit "I submitted via video response" in this text box.
Winners and Finalists
June 2025
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The application deadline is May 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 30, 2025.
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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 Jun 30, 2025. 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.