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Danny Dove Legacy Scholarship

The Danny Dove Foundation Annual Legacy Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Danny Dove by supporting graduating seniors as they take the next step toward their future. Currently – each graduation season – we award two $500 scholarships to local students who demonstrate strong character, resilience, leadership, and a passion for making a difference in their communities.

This scholarship is intended for students who have been involved in one or more of the foundation’s pillars, including sports, music, performing arts, visual arts, youth education, entrepreneurship, or community service. We understand that success looks different for every student, and we believe some of the most deserving young people are those who have overcome challenges, balanced responsibilities, shown determination, and continued striving toward their goals despite adversity.

Whether you are pursuing college, trade school, vocational training, or another path toward building your future, we encourage you to apply.

Our goal is to invest in young leaders who reflect the same values Danny Dove believed in: hard work, creativity, perseverance, compassion, and giving back to others.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2026

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH MAY 31, 2026

ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO DREAM BIGGER AND ACHIEVE MORE

STEPS FOR APPLYING

1

ANALYZE

What are your goals for yourself for higher education? Do you meet the requirements? Prepare before you submit your application.

2

PREPARATION

Review the scholarship requirements and ensure you gather and prepare the necessary documentation to apply.

3

APPLICATION

Complete the application in its entirety. Missing required items may result in a disqualification of the scholarship for the applicant.

4

REVIEW PROCESS

Submit your application by May 31, 2026. It will take 4-6 weeks to process. We receive many applicants and only two are awarded.

PLEASE REVIEW THE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior in Las Vegas or surrounding communities
  • Plan to attend a college, university, trade school, vocational program, or other continuing education program
  • Have a minimum GPA requirement (3.0 cumulative GPA)
  • Demonstrate financial need, personal adversity, or lack of access to opportunities
  • Show involvement in one or more of the foundation’s pillars:
    • Sports
    • Music / Performing Arts
    • Visual Arts
    • Youth Education / Entrepreneurship
    • Community Service / Leadership

Before beginning the scholarship application, applicants should gather the following information and documents to ensure they can complete the application in full:

  • Full legal name
  • Address, phone number, and email address
  • Parent or guardian contact information
  • High school name
  • Current cumulative GPA
  • Intended college, university, trade school, or vocational program
  • Intended major, career path, or field of study

Please also be prepared to provide details regarding:

  • Sports teams, clubs, or leagues participated in
  • Music, theater, choir, band, dance, or performing arts involvement
  • Art classes, creative work, or art programs
  • Community service and volunteer experience
  • Leadership roles or school involvement
  • Work experience, family responsibilities, or entrepreneurial activities

Applicants should also gather the following documents before applying:

  • Unofficial high school transcript
  • One to two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, counselor, employer, pastor, music/art instructor, or mentor
  • A recent photo of yourself (optional, if desired for scholarship announcements)
  • Any supporting materials related to sports, music, art, leadership, entrepreneurship, or volunteer work

Applicants will also be required to complete a written essay between 500–750 words about their personal story, goals, challenges, and how sports, music, art, education, entrepreneurship, or community service has impacted their life.

Once you have the aforementioned items ready, please proceed with the scholarship application below.

DANNY DOVE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY

Failure to complete the scholarship application in its entirety will result in an automatic rejection. With only two scholarships currently available, we ask that this task be completed to show seriousness and commitment to your higher education goals. We ask that you please answer questions honestly and truthfully. Your information remains private and will not be sold or shared.

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Student Information
Activities & Involvement

  • Sports teams or leagues participated in

  • Music, theater, choir, band, dance, or performing arts involvement

  • Art classes, clubs, or creative work

  • Community service or volunteer work

  • Leadership positions held

  • Jobs or family responsibilities

  • Entrepreneurial activities (small business, side hustle, book writing, lawn care, car washing, social media business, etc.)

    • Financial Need & Personal Background

    Are you the first person in your family planning to attend college or a trade school?

    Please describe any financial hardships, financial circumstance, or personal challenges you have faced

    How would receiving this scholarship help you pursue your goals?

    Essay Requirement

    Danny Dove believed every young person deserves an opportunity to pursue their passions, whether through sports, music, the arts, education, or entrepreneurship. Please share your story and explain how one or more of these areas has impacted your life, shaped your character, or influenced your future goals; Alternatively, you can choose an option from one of the prompts below:

  • How has participation in sports, music, art, education, or entrepreneurship changed your life?


  • Describe a challenge you have overcome and what it taught you.


  • If you could use your talents to make your community better, what would you do and why?


  • What does opportunity mean to you?

    • Letter of Recommendation

    1–2 recommendation letters from people such as:

    • Teacher
    • Coach
    • Counselor
    • Employer
    • Pastor
    • Volunteer coordinator
    • Music or art instructor
    • Community Leader
    • Organizational Leader

    The recommender should speak to:

    • Your character
    • Your work ethic
    • Your leadership
    • Your community involvement
    • Your future potential

    Upload your unofficial high school transcript for proof of GPA.

    Optional: SAT/ACT scores if you want to include them

    If you are selected to as a recipient of a scholarship, may we use your photo in an official announcement on our website and/or social media platforms and other marketing channels?

    Select One:

    Optional Creative Submission

    Show us what you’re all about! Upload or share a link to any of the following, or something you do that is interesting and aligns with our mission. Examples include:

  • A piece of artwork

  • A short music recording

  • A highlight reel from sports

  • A business plan or side-hustle description

  • A short video introducing yourself

    • Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and for sharing your story, goals, and passion with us. We know that applying for grants can take a great deal of effort, and we truly appreciate your dedication to creating opportunities for yourself, your family, or your organization.

    The good news is that now that you have gathered this information, essays, supporting documents, and background details, you already have much of what you need to apply for other scholarships, grants, and assistance programs as well. We encourage you to continue pursuing every opportunity available to you — because your goals, talents, and dreams are worth investing in.


    Thank you again for allowing us to learn more about you. We wish you the very best and look forward to the opportunity to review your application.

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