DGV Scholarship

Making an impact on the financial services industry one amazing student at a time.

As part of our initiative to foster a more diverse future for the finance community, we have established the DGV Charitable Foundation and Scholarship Program.

Our aim: Provide academic scholarship and mentorship opportunities to outstanding women, indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC) pursuing degrees in qualitative fields who are open to learning about how their skills may be applicable to a future in the finance sector.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for a scholarship, individuals must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a high school senior accepted, or seeking acceptance, to an accredited four-year college or a university;
• Be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree in a quantitative field such as those in Computer/Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or Engineering (note other hard sciences fields such as biology, chemistry, geology, etc. are not eligible);
• Be part of an underrepresented demographic in the financial services sector (Women, BIPOC);
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA);
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent);
• Demonstrate financial need by having a FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) value of $10,000 or less; and
• Show promise or potential in becoming a member of the broader finance community.
• Also, you must be willing to take part in an online interview with one or more individuals from the DGV Charitable Organization.

Application Requirements

To apply, students must submit:

• Transcripts from relevant academic institutions (i.e. all high schools the applicant has attended or currently attends);
• Up to two letters of recommendation from an academic and/or community leader;
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Summary; and
• 3 short essays (see more detail below)

Personal Essay Requirements

In 300 words or less, please tell us about yourself. We’d love to learn a bit more about who you are, what factors and influences helped shape you, and what‘s motivating you as you move into the next phase of your education/life. We’re particularly interested in details that don’t appear on a transcript or financial aid application (e.g., significant life experiences, relevant interests, and passions). The specific form and content are up to you.

Financial Need Essay

In 150 words or less, please touch on your financial need and, if applicable, any financial hardship you and/or your family face.

Academic Interests Essay

In 150 words or less, please tell us about why you have chosen your prospective field of study and any career path(s) you plan to pursue or are considering. If you have not yet developed any ideas for a specific career path, share what you love about your field of study and the skills you are most excited to develop. In both cases, please highlight any experiences or inspirations that have influenced your thinking.