Scholarship Opportunities

Your Potential.
Your Future.
Your Opportunity.

DNA provides tuition-based scholarship opportunities to deserving students who are committed to their education and future.

Academic Merit

Applicants should demonstrate a record of academic achievement and commitment to continuing their education.

Determination

DNA values perseverance, personal drive, and the willingness to continue moving forward despite challenges.

Community & Potential

Leadership, community involvement, service, and the potential to make a positive impact may be considered.

General Eligibility

Who We Support

Education: Enrolled in, accepted to, or returning to an accredited college or university

Academic standing: Generally a minimum 3.0 GPA

Geographic focus: Initial focus on underserved and inner-city communities in Chicago and Los Angeles

Financial need: Preferred and considered as part of the review

Trade programs: May be considered on a case-by-case basis

Eligibility, award amounts, and the number of awards may vary by scholarship cycle. Specific requirements will be published for each opportunity.

Scholarship Stewardship

Opportunity With Purpose.

DNA's strong preference is to remit scholarship awards directly to the recipient's accredited educational institution whenever possible.

This approach helps keep scholarship funding focused on its intended educational purpose while supporting responsible stewardship for students, families, and donors.

Current applications are not yet open.

Future scholarship opportunities and application details will be posted here.