Common Application for IHDF Scholarships - "I Have A Dream" Foundation

All applications are due by no later than Thursday, July 15th 2021

Scholarship(s) you are applying for*

Select All
Dreamer Scholarship for Dreamer Scholars: $10,000 over the course of your education, disbursed in amounts of $1250 per semester at a 4 year institution, or $2,500 per semester at a 2 year institution.
Dreamer Guest Scholarship for Dreamer Scholar Guests:between $3,000-$5,000 per year for Dreamer Guests, can be renewed.
COSI Scholarship - New Applicant: $3,000 per year, for each year of your education that you remain eligible.
COSI Scholarship - Returning Applicants:$3,000 per year, for each year of your education that you remain eligible.
Dakota Solomon Memorial Scholarship:$3,000 for one student for one year.
Las Alas Para Volar Scholarship:$3,000 or more depending on need, can be renewed.
Marc and Mindy Liebman Scholarship:$1,000 per student for each year of your education.
Cielo (VoTech) Scholarship:between $1,000 - $5,000 towards the cost of a Trade Certificate.
American Association of University Women Two-Year Trade School Scholarship: Two students will be awarded up to $3,000 per year for every year of their trade program.
American Association of University Women Four-Year College Scholarship: One student will be awarded up to $5,000 per year for every year of their College education.

Please select the scholarship(s) you would like to be considered for through this application. Depending which scholarship(s) you select, the application will enable different questions you will need to answer.

Contact Information

In this section we will ask some questions so that we can contact you. Please use the email account you check most frequently, a cell number that we can reach you at, and your most stable mailing address. We will ask for your school's information as well, so that we can send scholarships once awarded.

Name*

First Middle Last

Email address*

Mobile Phone*

Mailing Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Which institution are you attending in the 2021/2022 academic year?*

What is your Student ID#?*

Ethnicity

Ethnicity Other

Eligibility and Progress

In this section we'll ask you questions about where you attend school, what year you're in, and question to help determine your eligibility for all scholarships.

Dreamer Scholar Cohort

Iris
Phoenix
Broadway East
Griffin
Partner Program Only

Partner Program

What is your EFC based on your 2021/2022 FAFSA?

In 2021/2022, what year of your postsecondary experience are you in?

For those pursuing an associates or bachelors degree, at the start of this academic year, per your completed credit hours, which year are you?

When do you expect to complete your degree or certificate?*

In 2021/2022, are you enrolled full or part time?*

What is your currently declared major?*

Did you transfer schools since the last academic semester/quarter?*

What is your current cumulative GPA?*

Please upload your most recent unofficial transcript, as of today.*

Please upload your financial aid summary, this will be available in your student portal.*

General Essay, Scholarship Specific Short Answer Questions, and Demographic Questions

Please write a brief essay, or attach a file if you prefer. Depending what scholarships you selected, you may need to answer additional short-answer questions. These are marked "Scholarship Specific." Please also report any demographic information you are comfortable with.

General Essay: Please write a short essay (about 1 page) about what you bring, or what you hope to bring to your postsecondary program. What strengths and skills are you most proud of, who do you lean on for support, and what do you hope to do with your education in the long term?

General Scholarship Essay Upload

If you prefer to upload a file, please attach it here.

Scholarship Specific: Budget

Please download a copy of the budget template, and attach below to be considered for the Marc and Mindy Liebman Scholarship.

Scholarship Specific Short Answer: Why are you in need of additional financial assistance? Reflect on your financial situation, scholarships you have already been awarded,and any financial difficulties you foresee for the school year.

Scholarship Specific Short Answer: After you graduate, what type of impact on your family, community, or the world would you like to make?

Scholarship Specific Short Answer: For the Dakota Solomon Scholarship, please describe how "I Have a Dream" has impacted you, what about this scholarship resonates with you, and any community service or other involvements you are proud of and want to share.

Scholarship Specific: Dakota Solomon Scholarship. Please Upload two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or supervisors.

Drop files here or

We are looking to better understand how we are supporting all kinds of students. If comfortable, please select any demographic information that applies to you (select multiple by holding down Ctrl or Command while selecting):

If you selected Other to the last question, please describe.

Common Application for "I Have a Dream" Scholarships

All applications are due by no later than Thursday, July 15th 2021

Contact Information

Eligibility and Progress

General Essay, Scholarship Specific Short Answer Questions, and Demographic Questions

All applications are due by no later than Thursday, July 15th 2021