"Danny Grad" Scholarship Application

In 1943, William H. Danforth created a program for young women whom he felt were leaders but were without the opportunity to "test their bent and ability," calling them the Danny Grads. Even though the program came to an end, these women found that their Danny Grad experience was formative in launching them on their years of service. To continue the Danny Grad legacy and provide new opportunities for life-changing experiences, they created the "Danny Grad" Scholarship Fund. The purpose of this fund is to enable young women of color, with financial need, to attend the National Leadership Conference.

This online application contains 2 short sections and should take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. You may save your work at any time using the option at the bottom of the page and return to complete the form later. Fields that are required are marked with a red asterisk (*). All required fields must be completed in order to submit your application.

If you have any trouble with this form, please contact us at AYF, Miniwanca, 231-861-2262. Thank you for your interest in our programs. We look forward to receiving your application.

Applicant Information

Please complete the following information about yourself.

Applicant First Name *

Enter your first name

Applicant Last Name *

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Applicant Birthdate *

Enter your birthdate in format mm/dd/yyyy

Applicant Grade *

Enter your 1-2 digit grade in school for the 2006-07 year; for post-high school, enter 13

Applicant Address1 *

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Applicant Address2

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Applicant City *

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Applicant State

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Applicant Province

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Applicant Country *

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Applicant Postal Code *

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Applicant Phone Number *

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Applicant Email Address

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This Scholarship is only available to women of color between the ages of 15-18 with financial need. Do you meet these requirements? *yesno

Please verify your eligibilty

Essay

Please submit a 500-word, or less, essay highlighting your accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities, community service history, and why you should be chosen to receive a "Danny Grad!" scholarship to attend the AYF's Leadership Conference.

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