Apply for DCCM Award to win $10,000!
15nov12:01 am11:59 pmApply for DCCM Award to win $10,000!Program typeExternal Event
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About The Dream Chaser Change Maker (DCCM) Foundation: Founded as a scholarship program in 2017, The Dream Chaser Change Maker (DCCM) Foundation is a federally registered non-profit
Event Details
Founded as a scholarship program in 2017, The Dream Chaser Change Maker (DCCM) Foundation is a federally registered non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing generations of social entrepreneurs. The DCCM aims to alleviate financial barriers to education, helping Dream Chasers (student social entrepreneurs) harness the power of academic knowledge and their creativity to drive positive social change in the world.
They provide resources (funding and services) and mentorship to transform Dream Chasers into Change Makers one student entrepreneur at a time. Our ultimate goal is to see the Dream Chasers of today become the Change Makers of tomorrow and return to DCCM as mentors, creating a perpetual cycle of people helping the next generation of social entrepreneurs be successful.
Award:
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From the top applications, up to five students will be selected and required to compete in a virtual pitch, showcasing their social venture to a panel of judges on December 5, 2024
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One applicant will be recognized with the DCCM Award and awarded $10,000 to support their education and social enterprise
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Up to 80% of the grant is directly invested into the social enterprise
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A minimum of 20% is allocated to paying the recipient’s education, with flexibility based on their unique needs
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The finalists will be paired with a DCCM Mentor to support their growth as a social entrepreneur
Selection Criteria:
DCCM Foundation will evaluate applicants based on their ability to drive social and/or environmental change and their ability to communicate how they will use the financial support to start up or scale their initiative.
Eligibility:
Students must be active students at Saint Mary’s University and must have at least one semester of university remaining.
Deadline:
Applications close: November 15, 2024
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Time
November 15, 2024 12:01 am - 11:59 pm(GMT-03:00)