Hello Leaders,
Welcome back to the spring semester. I hope you all had safe, restful breaks.
We provide a leadership scholarship to an undergraduate student every year. Students who have established a history of Leadership & Service are encouraged to apply for the THE DAVID ALLAN DERBYSHIRE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (up to $4,000)
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- A. undergraduate student(s) who has established a history of leadership and service
- B. The scholarship is based on merit; must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- C. Must submit an essay about their growth and development as a leader.
- D. The student(s) must be full-time.
- E. Renewable up to four years, but the recipient(s) must apply each year.
The recommended recipient(s) will be provided to the Office of Financial Aid to process the award.
Please submit the form at https://cglink.me/2cN/s78094
Note: An essay submission about your growth and development as a leader is required and should be uploaded to the submission form.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 1st 2026 at 11:59pm
Please feel free to contact me at ojwillia@odu.edu if you have any questions or concerns on the same.
With Monarch Pride,
Otis Williams