Diamond Youth Foundation Scholarship Program
The Diamond Youth Foundation (DYF) has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships and exceptional support to young individuals in the Western Suburbs of Chicago since its inception in January 1976. We have cultivated a strong tradition of service for our youth and the community. We encourage you to explore our programs and consider partnering with us in our mission.
We aim to enhance student understanding of various career options by offering exposure to diverse fields, role models, and mentorship opportunities. A key aim of DYF is to provide financial support to qualified individuals pursuing higher education, ultimately leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
To that end, the Diamond Youth Foundation is pleased to invite you to apply for our annual Scholarship Contest.
Award Amount: The DYF Scholarship is valued at $1500.00.
Eligibility: To qualify for the DYF Scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is available to students enrolling in a fully accredited college or university. While priority will be given to students from DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in Illinois, the scholarship committee will evaluate all eligible candidates. Selections will be made based on the following criteria
Selection will be based on:
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Academic Performance
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Demonstrated Leadership Skills
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Community Service
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Financial Need
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Panel Interview
The 2026 DYF is now open for acceptance. The application must be submitted by midnight:
Sunday, March 1, 2026
The 2026 DYF Scholarship application is accessible and can be submitted at the following link:
2026 Diamond Youth Foundation Scholarship Application
Notification: If chosen as a semifinalist, the applicant will receive notification by Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Selected students must participate in a panel interview via Zoom to further assess eligibility for the scholarship. These interviews are scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with winners needing to be notified by the week of March 25th
For any urgent inquiries, please reach out to the Scholarship Chairman, Kelvin Henry, via email at scholarshipchair@diamond-youth.org.