The $1,000 Daniel B Dingman Scholarship for Peace and Justice was established by the Los Alamos Foundation to honor the memory of Dan Dingman who passed away in September 2013. Dan was a lifelong believer in and practitioner of these causes.
To apply for this scholarship you must attend either St. Joseph, Righetti, or Orcutt Academy high school or live in Los Alamos, California. You must be a senior in good standing and intend to further pursue your education at a 2 or 4-year college or university.
Please look through the application carefully and take the time to answer questions thoughtfully. Remember, we are looking for someone that we believe can be a leader in his/her community and who will show by example that peace and justice are attainable goals. Because this is a college scholarship we will be looking for articulate answers. In addition to the written responses we may also schedule a phone interview with the candidate. Don’t let this intimidate you we simply want to know you a little better.
The Daniel B Dingman Scholarship for Peace and Justice is an academic award; your family’s financial status will have no bearing on our decision.
We are looking for students who have demonstrated a commitment to a cause or causes outside of themselves. By this we mean that the student has given of his/her time to serve interests in the common good, for example: helping to improve the environment through recycling, park cleanup, educating others; volunteering at a senior center, homeless shelter, community activity; participating in peer counseling, anti-bullying activities, or leadership training. Dan showed us that the causes of peace and justice are not served only on a big stage but are actually best served on small stages in many places. Simple acts of compassion and generosity can have far reaching implications. This is why we are not limiting candidacy to students who intend to pursue a degree in these fields. We are looking for students who have already demonstrated these qualities through action.
Qualities On Our Radar
Scholarship Application
Letters of Recommendation
Why do we ask for essay's?
Summary: For high school seniors and college freshmen who participate in activities
Award: $250 - $500
Deadline: March 1 2015
Summary: For students actively working for peace and justice. Eligibility: Must dem
Award:up to $8,000
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Summary: To encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and
Award: $200
Deadline: July 1, 2016
Our 2017 scholarship winner was Laura Alejandra Espinoza Carranza, a graduate of Righetti High School in Orcutt, CA. Laura is continuing her studies at UC Berkeley and has shared her plans with us:
My plans for the future is to be a medical scientist. So, the major that I am planning to study is genetics, genomics and development. I will study at UC Berkeley and I will start this summer (2017). I want to be a medical scientist because I want to give hope to the people that were told that only have few months or years of life. I want to help end terminal diseases, like cancer, by doing research.
Laura Alejandra Espinoza Carranza : Winner Name
We were pleased to award the 2016 scholarship to Kevin Cruden a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Orcutt, CA. Kevin is a scholar, athlete and active member of his community. He is now attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and shared with us some thoughts about his future: "Spending summers observing and assisting physicians has allowed me to better understand the rising health problems among people in my neighborhoods, especially type-two diabetes among children and how seeking medical attention for Hispanic males is often culturally viewed as a sign of weakness. With a love of the outdoors and a passion to see that all people are able to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, I will pursue environmental science and public health, as well as be a vocal activist to promote opportunities for young people and low-income individuals to access these services."
Kevin Cruden : Winner Name
The 2015 winner of the Daniel B Dingman Scholarship for Peace and Justice was Marisol Zepeda. Marisol is a resident of Los Alamos, CA and graduate of Righetti High School in Orcutt, CA. Marisol was selected on the basis of her strong academic skills and her commitment to serving her community. She will be attending California Polytechnic University (Cal-Poly) San Luis Obispo, CA, majoring in the biological sciences.
Marisol Zepeda : Winner Name
The Los Alamos Foundation is a private, tax exempt foundation committed to serving the community of Los Alamos. Every dollar donated, whether targeted or not, goes directly to our programs. Your donation can make a big difference!
