Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Kalia D. Davis was a beloved daughter who recently passed away on June 8, 2023, from a condition called Carotid artery dissection, occurring when there is a tear or separation in the layers of the carotid artery in the neck.
Kalia was a high school athlete who ran track and cross country. She was also a straight-A student during high school and received a full ride to the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana. She continued to strive and excel there while working as a front desk clerk in the dorms and serving on the executive board for the Black Student Union. She had recently planned to go to ROTC basic training and wanted to eventually join the military.
Throughout Kalia's young life, she had an impeccable work ethic and was a person of excellence, always doing her very best in every area of her life. She could be counted on by her peers for encouragement and a good laugh. She loved traveling, going to the beach to watch the sunset, and dancing with her niece, Aubrey. This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, ambition and drive to excel in life.
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Any high school senior or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA, sports experience, and volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship.
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The application deadline is Apr 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 20, 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 May 20, 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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