Scholarship Questionnaire & Application

Complete our comprehensive questionnaire and application to be considered for the AL Dixon Scholarship Program. This scholarship supports deserving students in achieving their educational goals and pursuing higher education opportunities.

AL DIXON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

TO:

Parents, High School Guidance Counselors, Educators, Pastors, Youth Leaders and Community Leaders

FROM:

Eleanor Dixon, Bridges Over Troubled Waters, Inc. Secretary

SUBJECT:

Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity

Bridges Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is very pleased to announce The Al Dixon Scholarship, an established scholarship opportunity for students who plan to matriculate to an institution of higher education subsequent to high school graduation.

Number of Scholarships Available:

Amounts of Scholarships:

One each – $1000.00; $500.00

Deadline for Application:

May 5, 2025

Award Announced:

August 31, 2025, for the 2024-2025 academic year

You will find enclosed the guidelines and scholarship application. Please feel free to make additional copies, as warranted. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in making this information available to your qualified students.

If additional information or clarification is needed, please contact Eleanor Dixon at (813) 523-5278. Thank you for your time and dedication to our future leaders and aspiring pacesetters.

AL DIXON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Complete this comprehensive application to be considered for the AL Dixon Scholarship Program

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Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Middle Name

Date of Birth

Age

Gender

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Academic Information

Current School

Expected Graduation Year

Current GPA

Class Rank (if available)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Occupation

Parent/Guardian Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

Financial Information

Annual Household Income

Number of Dependents

Currently Receiving Financial Aid?

Other Scholarships Applied For

Essay Questions

ensure need educational/academic

Please answer all questions thoroughly. Each response should be at least 200 words.

1. What are your educational/academic goals and how will these goals help you to achieve your future career plans?

2. Which high school, church or community activity has given you the most satisfaction and why?

3. What disaster-related events have you experienced and what measures were taken to ensure the safety of you and your family? What lessons, if any, were learned? What would you do differently if confronted by another disaster?

4. What do you consider the most urgent problem in the world today? Why?

5. How have you demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school?

6. Are there any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance?

Additional Information

Extracurricular Activities

Work Experience

Volunteer Work

Honors and Awards

References (Names and Contact Information)

Required Documents

Please upload the following required documents. You can select multiple files at once:

Upload Required Documents

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Required Documents Checklist:

Official High School Transcript
Two Letters of Recommendation
Copy of SAT/ACT Scores (if available)
Proof of College Acceptance or Enrollment
Copy of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Important Notes:

All documents must be clearly readable
You can upload multiple files at once by selecting them together
Your application will not be processed without all required documents
If you have trouble uploading, you may email documents to info@botwinc.com

By submitting this application, you certify that all information provided is accurate and complete.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with your application, please contact us:

Phone: (813) 550-7147

Email: info@botwinc.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM