Scholarship

Honoring Achievement. Uplifting Futures.

Supporting students who carry forward the Dillard/Goldsboro legacy of achievement and service.

Each year scholarships are awarded to deserving seniors who plan to further their education by attending accredited 2- or 4-year colleges, universities, or trade, or technical schools. Most of the scholarships are based on academic achievement, character, service, and financial need.


These scholarships are for eligible Goldsboro High School and neighboring area graduates, and students from other local chapter areas (DC, NJ, NY, CLT, ATL, GSB, TRI), and to legacy heirs (Students whose parent(s), grandparent(s), sibling(s), and aunt(s)/uncle(s) attended Dillard/Goldsboro High School).

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
  • G.P.A. 2.7 or higher
  • Demonstrate achievement in the areas of academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. 
  • Demonstrate good citizenship, exemplary character traits, and financial need. 

The application period

will open annually on February 1st. 

DGAF Scholarship Committee

National Scholarship Chairperson

Chandra Shackleford Robinson, ‘94


National Scholarship

Committee Members


Triangle Chapter

Brenda Crowder-Gaines, ‘68


Atlanta Chapter

Sedrick Dunson, ‘86


Charlotte Chapter

Justine Jones. ‘68


Goldsboro Chapter

Dawn Mooreland, ‘83


Washington, DC Chapter

Brenda Roach, ‘68

Become a Scholarship Donor

To become a Scholarship Donor, please submit a Donor Form.   Scholarship Donors make a one time or annual commitment to give to the National Scholarship Program.   Donors contributions are tax deductible.  Donors have the honor of naming their award and creating a profile for a potential recipient(s). Scholarship Donors also have the privilege of being acknowledged during Scholarship Night and having their award listed in the program.   The Donor Program is open at the start of our fiscal year September 1st and ends April 30th. Contributions are due no later than May 7th. This allows the committee time to prepare for the Awards program.

In order to be acknowledged during the awards program, completed forms must be turned in by April 30th.

 

To request a form by mail please call 980-285-3561 or email dgafscholarship@gmail.com

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

GENERAL contributions made to the Scholarship Fund are 100% tax-deductible but are not a part of the Donor Program.  Regular Scholarship Donors should fill out the Donor Form so that their specific academic criteria is met by the recipient and their scholarship is recognized during Awards Night.