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?
Resumen: Esta beca es para seniors en la preparatoria y freshman en el colegio que
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
Resumen: Para animar a poetas a explorar y promover ideas positivas como la paz y el
Award: $200
Deadline: July 1, 2016
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!