THE BILL DICKEY NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2022/2023

Mission: To provide young people of color with scholarship opportunities and to create unique pathways in competitive golf and the business world.

William “Bill” Dickey, the late founder developed and esteemed pathway in the sport of golf through the inception of the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) formerly known as the National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association (NMJGSA). Bill Dickey’s vision was to provide minority youth an opportunity to discover the sport and fundamentals of golf at an early age. Young minority golfers would then utilize their skills and talents to play collegiate golf. They would benefit by obtaining a BDSA scholarship to accomplish their dreams of a college education. The BDSA has awarded over 1,130 student scholarships in excess of $3.75 million dollars.

The BDSA will proceed to impact more eligible minority youth, to help change their lives through education “Building Hope… One Stroke At A Time.” We are excited to present this opportunity for new students to apply for a BDSA scholarship that will commence August 2022.

What is a new student?  A high school senior that will attend their freshman year of college in August or September of 2022.

Scholarship Award: An eligible student could receive a scholarship in the amount of $500 – $2500 per semester. The scholarship award is based on the BDSA’s annual budget which could vary each year.

Community College Student: Student attending a community college and sometimes referred to as a junior college, a two-year school that provides affordable post-secondary education as a pathway to a four-year degree program. Please note: A student attending a community college will receive less than a student attending a four-year degree program at a college or university.

The BDSA provides scholarships and continuing education grant monies that could range from $1,000 to $5,000 a year, for four years. New and continuing college students that demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, and golfing ability are eligible to apply for a scholarship. A student has the flexibility to pursue an undergraduate degree at a college or university of their choice.

New Student Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines

1. Student must be accepted to a college or university within the U.S.

2. Student must be a U.S. citizen.

3. Student must be a full time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on a term and cumulative basis and
submit an official transcript via U.S. mail no later than 30 days after each semester ends.

4. Student is required to submit an official transcript electronically no later than 30 days after each semester ends.

5. Student is required to inform the BDSA of their academic standing, leadership achievements and progress on a semester basis. This information will be shared with scholarship partners and the board of directors.

6. Student is required to submit a Scholarship Questionnaire annually, at the end of Spring Semester and no later than June 19th of each academic year, for the purpose of identifying the school he or she will attend and determing what the scholarship funds will be utilize for i.e., tuition, room and board, books and supplies.

7. Preference is given to student (s) attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU).

8. Student must demonstrate need, providing details of financial support and or hardship.

9. Student is eligible to receive the scholarship on an annual basis based on his or her academic standing and the designated BDSA Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship Application Criteria

Bill Dickey Scholarship Association New Student Application Criteria

I. The primary criteria used to select The Bill Dickey Scholarship Association New Student include the following requirements:
A. Scholarship Application
B. Personal recommendations (two references)
C. Employment
D. Financial Information: FASFA Application and Assessment, Pell Grant & Tuition Cost &
Contributions
E. Leadership and Community Service Activities

II. Scholarship recipients who meet the guidelines are eligible to receive a scholarship, commencing with their freshman year of college. He or she must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester and on a cumulative basis that he or she is enrolled in college to avoid forfeiture of their scholarship.

  •  A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 is required.
    • Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester, and on a cumulative basis that he or she is enrolled in college to avoid potential forfeiture of their scholarship.

III. Essay Guidelines

  • The essay must be a minimum of 500 words, and it must be typed and doubled-spaced, no exceptions.
  • Add additional pages if required.
  • It is important that your essay maintain concise and clear sentence structure.
  • Spell check all documents before submitting the application.
  • Number all pages of your application.
  • Include the last four-digits of your social security number at the top of each page of the application
  • 2022/2023 Essay Questions: Please address all three of the questions below in your essay.
    • 1. What is the most difficult challenge you have ever faced?
    • 2. How did you manage it?
    • 3. What did you learn from the experience that has currently shaped your life? How has it resulted in resilience?

IV. Two personal reference forms should be completed by your high school principal, guidance counselor or other professional(s) who are knowledgeable of your:

  • Academic Record
  • Potential for Successful College Level Academic Immersion
  • History of Active Participation in Golf
  • Financial Need

The completed reference forms must be uploaded with your application using the form below.

V. The Bill Dickey New Student Scholarship Application Deadline:
The deadline for a completed application is due electronically Monday, May 23, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.

  • All scholarship applications must be submitted and received online only.
  • Official transcripts are the only documents that are eligible to mail to: Bill Dickey Scholarship Association, P O Box 67297, Phoenix, Arizona 85082
  • The BDSA recommends that you mail your transcript with tracking to ensure it arrives by May 23, 2022 at 5:00p.m. Arizona time.
  • Mail carriers provide tracking (FedEx, UPS, and U S Post Office). If the student’s school does not provide electronic transcripts, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure his or transcript is mailed to the BDSA address above. The student’s name and telephone numbers should be listed on the transcript to ensure the BDSA office can follow up with the student, if required.

VI. Incomplete and or Late Scholarship Applications
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
  • Applications received after May 23, 2022, after 5:00 p.m. Arizona time will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted; therefore, check your application for all required documents before you submit it online.

Your completed application must include the following:

  • Application is submitted online only.
  • You must have all required documents ready for upload before completing the applicable form. You cannot save and go back and complete it later.
  • All uploaded files must be smaller than 3MB each.
  • Official transcript should be sent electronically unless the school does not have the feasibility, then use the address above.
  • Essay (uploaded below as .doc or pdf)
  • One photo head shot in high resolution (at least 1200 pixels wide and uploaded below as .jpg, .gif, .png or .pdf)
  • Two personal reference forms (uploaded below as .doc or .pdf) – Download Personal Reference Form

Notification of the Scholarship Decision

All applicants will be notified in writing (electronically) regarding the scholarship committee’s decision. Scholarship award checks will be written in the names of both the student and the institution.

You must have all required documents ready for upload before completing this form. You can not save and complete it later.

    STUDENT INFORMATION

    FIRST NAME *

    MIDDLE NAME *

    LAST NAME *

    SOCIAL SECURITY # (LAST 4 DIGITS) *

    ADDRESS *

    CITY *

    STATE *

    ZIP *

    EMAIL ADDRESS *

    PHONE NUMBER *

    MOBILE PHONE *

    DATE OF BIRTH *

    PLACE OF BIRTH (City, State) *

    ARE YOU MALE OR FEMALE? *

    ETHNICITY *

    African AmericanHispanic/ChicanoAsian/Pacific IslanderAmerican Indian/Alaskan NativeOther (please specify in next field)

    IF YOU SELECTED OTHER ETHNICITY, PLEASE SPECIFY

    GPA *

    SIZE OF GRADUATING CLASS *

    CLASS RANK *

    SAT SCORE (if applicable)

    ACT SCORE (if applicable)

    CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL *

    HIGH SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER *

    HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS *

    HIGH SCHOOL CITY *

    HIGH SCHOOL STATE *

    HIGH SCHOOL ZIP *

    COLLEGE YOU WILL ATTEND *

    COLLEGE PHONE NUMBER *

    COLLEGE ADDRESS *

    COLLEGE CITY *

    COLLEGE STATE *

    COLLEGE ZIP *

    INTENDED MAJOR *

    STUDENT ID (if you have one)

    WILL YOU ATTEND COLLEGE ON A SCHOLARSHIP? *

    yesno

    IF YES, WHAT DOES YOUR SCHOLARSHIP COVER? (BOOKS, TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, OTHER) *

    ATTENTION TO WHOM WHEN SENDING CHECK?

    CHECK COMMENT DETAIL (if applicable)

    ARE YOU EMPLOYED? *

    IF SO, HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK?

    EMPLOYER NAME

    POSITION

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE BDSA SCHOLARSHIP? *

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE FAFSA APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT? *

    yesno

    HAVE YOU OR WILL YOU APPLY FOR A UNITED STATE PELL GRANT? *

    yesno

    APPROXIMATE EXPENSES PER YEAR

    TUITION *

    ROOM & BOARD *


    BOOKS *

    HOW MUCH WILL YOUR FAMILY CONTRIBUTE? *


    HOW MUCH WILL YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTE? *

    OTHER SOURCE OF INCOME *


    TOTAL AMOUNT (EXPENSES MINUS INCOME/CONTRIBUTIONS) *

    ARE YOU A SINGLE PARENT? *

    yesno


    MOTHER'S NAME *

    MOTHER'S OCCUPATION *


    ADDRESS *

    CITY *


    STATE *

    ZIP *


    FATHER'S NAME *

    FATHER'S OCCUPATION *


    ADDRESS *

    CITY *


    STATE *

    ZIP *


    EMERGENCY CONTACT *

    EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER *


    NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN HOME *

    NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY *


    LEADERSHIP


    ACTIVITY 1

    ACTIVITY 1 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 1 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 1 HOURS/WEEK


    ACTIVITY 2

    ACTIVITY 2 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 2 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 2 HOURS/WEEK


    ACTIVITY 3

    ACTIVITY 3 YEARS PARTICIPATED (9th-12th)


    ACTIVITY 3 LEADERSHIP POSITION

    ACTIVITY 3 HOURS/WEEK


    ARE YOU A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    ALL UPLOADED FILES MUST BE SMALLER THAN 3MB EACH

    PERSONAL ESSAY (doc or pdf)

    PERSONAL REFERENCE NUMBER ONE (doc or pdf) - Download personal reference form >>

    PERSONAL REFERENCE NUMBER TWO (doc or pdf) - Download personal reference form >>

    HEADSHOT MINIMUM 1200 PIXELS WIDE (gif or png or jpg or pdf)