DWSOC Scholarships
The Democratic Women of South Orange County (DWSOC) remains committed to supporting our local graduating high school seniors with its fifth annual Senior Student Scholarship Program. Our 2022 Application Essay component reflects our Club’s focus on defending Democracy and standing up for fairness and justice in our Communities.
DWSOC will be awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to qualifying students from San Clemente High School, Dana Hills High School and San Juan Hills High School in 2022. All three High Schools have scheduled their Senior Awards Event for Thursday, May 19, 2022. Applications are now being accepted online through April 11, 2022 for the DWSOC 2022 Scholarship. Eligibility requirements can be found below and each High School has the link to the DWSOC Application posted on its Guidance Department and Senior Scholarships website.
The Democratic Women of South Orange County works to elect local Democrats to office and is committed to social and economic equality, environmental protection, affordable healthcare, a high-quality public education and the promotion of a diverse culture. DWSOC is the largest Democratic Club in Orange County with over 500 members and was the inaugural recipient of the Truman Award for “Outstanding Club of the Year” from the Democratic Party of Orange County in 2020.
DWSOC Scholarships
The Democratic Women of South Orange County (DWSOC) remains committed to supporting our local graduating high school seniors with its fifth annual Senior Student Scholarship Program. Our 2022 Application Essay component reflects our Club’s focus on defending Democracy and standing up for fairness and justice in our Communities.
DWSOC will be awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to qualifying students from San Clemente High School, Dana Hills High School and San Juan Hills High School in 2022. All three High Schools have scheduled their Senior Awards Event for Thursday, May 19, 2022. Applications are now being accepted online through April 11, 2022 for the DWSOC 2022 Scholarship. Eligibility requirements can be found below and each High School has the link to the DWSOC Application posted on its Guidance Department and Senior Scholarships website.
The Democratic Women of South Orange County works to elect local Democrats to office and is committed to social and economic equality, environmental protection, affordable healthcare, a high-quality public education and the promotion of a diverse culture. DWSOC is the largest Democratic Club in Orange County with over 500 members and was the inaugural recipient of the Truman Award for “Outstanding Club of the Year” from the Democratic Party of Orange County in 2020.
2022 Scholarship Application Information
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating high school senior for the current 2022 academic year from one of the following schools:
- Dana Hills High School, San Clemente High School and San Juan Hills High School
- Demonstrated community involvement consistent with promoting democracy and Democratic ideals
- Registered or pre-registered as a Democrat
- Completed Application with four (4) questions, and an Essay (choice of one (1) of three Essay questions)
- Completed Recommendation Survey (only 1 recommendation please) from a teacher/counselor/academic advisor/coach, or work supervisor/manager of the student, sent to DWSOC under separate cover and confidential.
Award
- DWSOC will award a minimum of three (3) scholarships up to $1,000. Graduating seniors from any of the following high schools are eligible: Dana Hills High School, San Clemente High School and San Juan Hills High School. Award Recipient Winners will be announced by each school at its virtual Senior Awards Event on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
- DWSOC reserves the right to award multiple scholarships to seniors at the same school if it so chooses. Scholarship awards will be based on how well the senior student demonstrates leadership, community involvement and concern for Democratic issues as well as other information submitted in the application.
Terms and Timing
- Students must submit the Application no later than Monday, April 11, 2022 to scholarships@dwsoc.org
- Awards will be mailed directly to the student and notification made to each of the student’s respective Senior Awards
- Academic Advisors in time for the school’s Senior Award Event on May 19, 2022.
- Decisions on awardees/amounts will be made by the DWSOC Scholarship Committee & Executive Board
- Recipients will be recognized by DWSOC via its website and through our local media Press Releases.
