A Dare County nonprofit that supports students, teaches and schools in the county has polished its application process and scholastic program to help ease the financial burden of educational expenses.
The Dare Education Foundation has announced it will transition its scholarships to renewable awards beginning with the upcoming scholarship cycle. This change will allow recipients to continue to receive financial support throughout their education as long as they meet renewal criteria.
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The change will go into effect beginning with the upcoming scholarship cycle and, “reflects DEF’s commitment to long-term student success and recognizes the ongoing financial challenges students face during the broad spectrum of postsecondary pathways,” including four-year bachelor’s degree programs, two-year associate degrees, and workforce-focused vocational and technical training, according to a release.
“By moving to renewable scholarships, we are strengthening our commitment to the students we serve,” Susan Rhew, Dare Education Foundation Board of Directors chair, stated in the release. “This approach allows us to invest more deeply in each recipient’s academic journey and provide stability as they pursue their educational goals.”
The foundation, which was established in 2002, has also partnered with the Outer Banks Community Foundation to manage the administration of the scholarship application process. The foundation will continue to oversee scholarship selection and awards.
“This partnership benefits students by reducing the stress of multiple applications and strengthening the strong relationships between our organizations,” Community Foundation Chair Jason Waughtel said in the release. “By streamlining the process, we’re making it easier for students to access the support they need to pursue their educational goals.”
More details about eligibility, application timelines, and renewal criteria will be announced in the coming weeks.
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