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    The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship

    Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    $1,000 to $3,000

    $1,000 – $3,000

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the greater Sacramento or Denver metropolitan areas. To qualify, applicants must meet a minimum GPA standard and have experienced the severe illness of a parent or guardian, specifically having a parent with a terminal disease or having lost a parent to a terminal illness during their high school years.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of California or Colorado
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • GPA of 2.50 or higher
    • Must be a graduating high school senior in the greater Sacramento, CA or Denver, CO areas. Must have a parent or legal guardian with a terminal illness, or have lost a parent to a terminal disease during high school.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $1,000 to $3,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply online through the foundation's scholarship portal, providing details regarding family medical circumstances.
    Go to the official page (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Sacramento Region Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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