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WHAT IS THE DANA MICHELLE PETTAWAY SERVANT’S HEART SCHOLARSHIP?
Dana Michelle Pettaway Ministries, Inc., was established in January 2004, in memory of Dana Michelle Pettaway. Dana was a vibrant, teenage leader who glorified God in every aspect of life. Her passion was to impact others through Christian mentorship, positive role modeling, evangelism and tangible acts of service.
The Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship seeks to identify high school seniors who are influential for God through Christian leadership and service, while overcoming their own obstacles. The scholarship will be awarded to 8 winners.
WHO QUALIFIES TO APPLY?
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Attend high school in one of the following Texas counties:Â Bend, Harris, Waller, Montgomery
- Be a high school senior who is eligible for graduation in May or June of 2025
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited college, vocational or technical school in the Summer or Fall of 2025
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Minimum of 30 documented service hours
- Must satisfy Overcomer Criteria
HOW DO I APPLY?
The 2025 Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship Application is attached hereto, or available for download at www.dmpministries.org. One application per household. Must mail in.
HOW ARE WINNERS CHOSEN?
- The selection criteria are based upon Essays, Letters of Recommendation, and service in EACH of the following 3 areas: Church, School and Community, as well as meeting the Overcomer Criteria (see below). Finalists must attend a mandatory interview via Zoom on April 26, 2025.
Overcomer Criteria - Scholarships will be awarded to Overcomers who meet the above qualifications in the midst of difficult circumstances or obstacles. Overcomers are defined as student leaders who prevail in service, despite adverse challenges. These challenges must be described in Essay #2, with an explanation of how you overcame these obstacles and continued service.
Congratulations to the Winners of the
2024 DMP Servant's Heart Scholarship
Privacy Policy
*The Dana Michelle Pettaway Faithful Servant Ministries (DMP Ministries) maintains the highest level of confidentiality with respect to scholarship application information. Members of the Staff and Selection Committee are the only individuals who have knowledge of the names of the scholarship applicants. Certain personal information is requested to help process your application and send correspondence, and your name may be shared if it is necessary to reach out to a listed reference for clarification. Staff and the Selection Committee are prohibited from using your personal information except in performing the services related to your scholarship application, and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. DMP Ministries does not sell, trade, or exchange your scholarship application information. The names of the DMP Servant’s Heart Scholarship winners may be listed on the DMP website, social media, in press releases, or mentioned during fundraising events. DMP will, however, only use the name and likeness of a scholarship recipient after receiving the scholarship recipient’s permission.