DWSOC Scholarships
One of the ways DWSOC seeks to promote lasting change in our community is by supporting, fostering and mentoring young Democrats. As Benjamin Disraeli wisely said, “The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity”. We believe by encouraging and recognizing our local young Democrats we are promoting and protecting Democratic ideals in our country and in the world – now and into the future.
The Democratic Women of South Orange County is a chartered club under the Democratic Party of Orange County. We work to get local Democrats elected to office and are committed to social and economic equality, environmental protection, affordable housing, high-quality public education and promoting a diverse culture. We recognize that this is an especially challenging year because of the current COVID-19 crisis. While other local political groups have backed out of their Senior scholarship programs this year, the DWSOC remains committed to our local graduating high school Democrats.
DWSOC Scholarships
One of the ways DWSOC seeks to promote lasting change in our community is by supporting, fostering and mentoring young Democrats. As Benjamin Disraeli wisely said, “The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity”. We believe by encouraging and recognizing our local young Democrats we are promoting and protecting Democratic ideals in our country and in the world – now and into the future.
The Democratic Women of South Orange County is a chartered club under the Democratic Party of Orange County. We work to get local Democrats elected to office and are committed to social and economic equality, environmental protection, affordable housing, high-quality public education and promoting a diverse culture. We recognize that this is an especially challenging year because of the current COVID-19 crisis. While other local political groups have backed out of their Senior scholarship programs this year, the DWSOC remains committed to our local graduating high school Democrats.
2020 Scholarship Application Information
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating high school senior for the current 2020 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 three questions and an essay
- Completed Recommendation Survey from a teacher/counselor/academic advisor/coach
Award
- DWSOC will award a minimum of three scholarships up to $1,000.
- In the absence of any Senior Awards Night ceremonies this year in CUSD as well as the cancellation of the DWSOC June meeting, Award Recipient Winners will be posted on each respective School’s Website and will be published in the Dana Point Times, the San Clemente Times and the Capistrano Dispatch. DWSOC will also post the winners on our website.
- 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 application materials no later than Sunday, May 10th 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 Advisor
- Decisions will be made by the DWSOC Scholarship Committee and Executive Board
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS WHO APPLIED! PLEASE CHECK BACK TO SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT THE WINNERS SOON!
