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Empowering the Next Generation

The Foundation will provide: 

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  • Physical awards and recognition items to honor student achievements

  • Monetary gifts and gift cards to celebrate academic, leadership, and character accomplishments 

  • Targeted financial donations to schools to address identified needs and resource gaps

  • Sponsorship of awards and recognition programs in collaboration with DCSD schools and organizations 

Student Recognition & School Support

The Foundation will provide:

  • Physical awards and recognition items to honor student achievements 

  • Monetary gifts and gift cards (up to $150 per student) to celebrate academic, leadership, and character accomplishments 

  • Targeted financial donations to schools to address identified needs and resource gaps 

  • Sponsorship of awards and recognition programs in collaboration with DCSD schools and organizations 

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  • All completed applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. 

  • Applications will be evaluated using standardized scoring rubric to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency. 

  • The top 2–4 applicants with the highest overall scores will be selected as scholarship recipients. 

Scholarships

The 110% Foundation will award 2–4 annual scholarships to deserving male and female high school seniors within the DeKalb County School District. Each scholarship will be valued at up to $1,000.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be a graduating DCSD high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.3

  • Demonstrate good standing at their school through consistent attendance, positive behavior, and adherence to school expectations, with minimal disciplinary infractions

  • Exhibit strong evidence of perseverance, respect, integrity, humility, character, leadership, honor, school pride, and community service

  • Complete and submit the official scholarship application

  • Submit four typed letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from: 

    • Principal or Assistant Principal 

    • School Counselor 

    • Teacher 

    • Community Member 

  • Submit a typed 500-word essay responding to a designated prompt aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values 

Selection Process
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