Dr. Paul Daidone

Scholarship for Veterans

Welcome to the Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans. We believe in the transformative power of education and its ability to create new opportunities. Our scholarship program is dedicated to supporting veterans in their pursuit of higher education, providing financial assistance to help them achieve their academic goals. We are honored to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans and are committed to helping them succeed in their educational endeavors.

Scholarship Overview

The Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans is a prestigious scholarship program designed to support veterans in their educational journey. This scholarship aims to recognize the exceptional service and sacrifice of veterans and provide them with the financial assistance they need to pursue their academic aspirations. We encourage all eligible veterans to seize this opportunity and submit their applications. The Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans is a testament to our commitment to supporting veterans in their pursuit of higher education and empowering them to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Criteria

To apply for the Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a veteran of the armed forces of the United States.
  2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited university or college in the United States.
  3. Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing higher education and achieving academic success.

In order to apply for this scholarship, you are required to submit a creative essay of under 1000 words that addresses the following prompt:

“Reflecting on your military experience, identify a specific challenge or issue faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life and propose a new and innovative business idea that could address this challenge and improve the lives of veterans.”

This scholarship aims to support veterans who have a passion for entrepreneurship, an understanding of the challenges faced by veterans in their transition to civilian life, and a creative approach to problem-solving. We encourage all eligible veterans to apply and eagerly anticipate reading your essays.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The new extended deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 15, 2024.

Winner Announced

Winner will be announced on August 15, 2024

How to Apply

To apply for the Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Compose your essay response to the provided prompt in a Word document format. Prompt:

    “Reflecting on your military experience, identify a specific challenge or issue faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life and propose a new and innovative business idea that could address this challenge and improve the lives of veterans.”

  2. Email your essay as an attachment to [email protected]

  3. In addition to your essay, please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University you are currently enrolled in or have been accepted to
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA

We encourage all eligible applicants to submit their responses and eagerly await the opportunity to read your ideas on how entrepreneurship can positively impact the lives of veterans.

Please ensure that you send your application materials to the correct email address: [email protected]

 

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA