DSUAA Scholarships

This category of scholarship assistance is designated as emergency-based and results from an imminent need or hardship unexpectedly experienced by the student. Examples include but are not necessarily limited to sudden/prolonged unemployment, illness, incapacitation or death of a financially responsible parent or guardian, sudden hardship caused by a personal or environmental disaster, or unexpected loss of institutional financial assistance (i.e., grant, loan).  Scholarship amounts will be awarded up to $2,500.

The following is required to complete this scholarship application:

• Name
• Phone Number
• Email 
• Current Classification
• Major Field of Study
• Cumulative GPA
• Anticipated Graduation Date
• Emergency Need Essay

The Emergency Need Essay should address the following: Please provide a detailed explanation of the hardship you are experiencing. Describe how the assistance from the DSUAA will help resolve your hardship and what you will be able to accomplish by having this hardship resolved. Use additional sheet(s) if needed, ensuring that all pages are attached.

The following attachments must be submitted with the scholarship application. All attachments must be in docx, or pdf format.

• Emergency Need Essay
• DSU Transcript
• DSU Account Statement
• Letter of Recommendation

Please contact dsuaascholarships@alumni.com with any questions or concerns.  Thank you.