04/14/2026
Good morning JFK Alumni!
Attached, please find the Scholarship online application to be submitted no later May 31, 2026
Once again, the Ms. D’s JFK Family Dream Maker Scholarship (application link at end of email) funded by the Mary DeCesare JFK Knights Family Scholarship Corporation is available to immediate family members of JFK Alumni.
The JFK HS Knights family believes that helping young people build strength of character is fundamental to success in life. It’s active learning experiences are all about ensuring young people build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience, so when they face new challenges, they are equipped to overcome them.
The MS.D. JFK Family Dream Maker Scholarship is a need and merit-based program providing support with the expensive college or trade school experience. Higher education is a critical factor in unlocking opportunities for young people to thrive, and the Knights family is committed to their success.
The initiative bestows upon its recipients a monetary award to offset some of the expenses inherent with post high school education.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend college or trade school the following year. Candidates must be a Knight, an immediate family member of a Knight Alumni or a Knight Youth league alumni. All applicants will be considered based on academic performance, community involvement, volunteerism, and other criteria.
Academic Requirements
Must be classified as a high school senior as of December 31, 2025.
Must have a minimum score of 28 on the ACT and/or 1200 on the SAT.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale.
Must be attending a four-year accredited college or university, a community college or a trade school in Fall 2026.
Community Participation
Must show evidence of responsible volunteerism or citizenship through meaningful involvement in community and/or civic
