Scholarship Essay Announcement

  EXPOSITORY ESSAY 

This style explains a topic, idea, or concept in a straightforward, factual manner. It focuses on providing information and analysis without personal opinion or argument.

• • The student should research writing an expository essay prior to preparing the essay.

  • The essay must be original, and it must be the student's own essay.  It must not have been previously published nor secured by copyright. 

  • The essay must be properly formatted and meet the guidelines of the current APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition format with at least three cited quotes directly related to the title and topic.

  • All essays must be typed in English, with no color or graphics, and between 1000 and 1200 words in length (essays under or over this length will be eliminated).  The essay title (theme) or footnotes do not contribute to the word count.  At any time during the contest, additional participant personal information can be requested by Lambda D-R-E-A-M Academy (i.e., SSN, photo, etc).

  • The typed, double-spaced essay must be submitted in two formats: Microsoft Word and PDF.

  • The student will sign his full legal name at the bottom of the application contestant entry form, indicating that the essay was not plagiarized.  Plagiarizing of an essay, in any form, will not be tolerated and will lead to disqualification.

  • The applicant’s teacher, counselor, or parent may check the essay for punctuation, grammar and/or spelling, but the content must remain that written by the applicant.

  • Applicants will be judged on the basis of the essay alone; they are not required to present the essay orally. 

  • All essays become the property of the Lambda D-R-E-A-M Academy retains nonexclusive rights to use applicant essays and, in the promotion, and execution of the organization’s programs and activities.

Submission Format:

Digital Submission:

All essays must be submitted digitally through the designated JotForm link https://form.jotform.com/242736373569165 NLT 15 January 2025.  Ensure your essay is uploaded in BOTH Microsoft Word and PDF formats. 

Contact for Assistance:

If you have further questions or need additional support, please contact the Director of Scholarship using the email provided on the LDA website. You may also reach out directly at dirldschoarship@militaryfraternity.org for personalized assistance.

Assistance and Review:

1. • The final check involves your Chapter Sponsor/Mentor to ensure your application has been completed and they know you have submitted it.

   • Citations and Plagiarism: All sources MUST be properly cited using the latest APA format. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, resulting in immediate disqualification.  For an example of how to properly format your essay please visit: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/ue.edu/owl/.  

   • Authorship: The essay must be your original work. 

   •  Information Sharing: By submitting your application, you grant Lambda D-R-E-A-M Academy the right to use your essay and application information for promotional purposes and to exercise full publishing rights. 

   • Awards will be projected to be announced NLT February 2025, and the decision of the judges will be final.   The Essays must present an adequate treatment of the essay topic.  Winners will be required to furnish written proof that they were enrolled in their respective high school at the time the essay was submitted.  Awards will be submitted to each winner upon written verification from an institution of higher education that the individual has enrolled.  Actual enrollment (not just acceptance) is required.  

   • Awards must be claimed within 12 months after the announcement date.

Application Essay Example

(Not in APA Format without Cover Page)

           As I look forward to joining college education, I wish to apply for the D-R-E-A-M scholarship.  My journey to my current educational level as a senior high school student has been nothing but easy, yet I rank among the best students in my class. It is through hard work and determination that I have come this far, and I am confident that so many people would be motivated just by hearing my story and emulating my passion in all my engagement. I, therefore, assure the D-R-E-A-M scholarship that they would consider, by distinguishing me as an Encouragement of High Ambition in my community. 

            When I look back to my past, I remember how financial challenges almost condemned me to a bleak future as an under-educated individual. Despite my parents' struggle to pay my school fees, they were often unable to keep up the funds required, and my fee balance for my sports attire was increasing. At one point as a junior student in high school, I almost dropped out of school to take up manual jobs because my family would miss a meal or two a day now and then. However, when my father learned of my intent he really counseled me of how it would have been best if I worked harder in my education to have a better chance to help myself and the family in future. Since then, I have been studying smartly ensuring that I stay at the top of my class and remain committed to achieving my dream to be a respected engineer in the future. I learned that with determination and persistence, one can overcome any challenges or resistance that they come across. Higher Ambition is what I see every day on YouTube and all social media.  Approximately 65% of inner-city high students do not graduate High School, and 45% that attend college do not graduate (Reference). 

            My concern and brotherhood spirit for my community are also quite impressive. I always look out for the special needs and concerns of my peers. In particular, I am passionate about the rights of immigrant students and the challenges that the group goes through, for instance, racism. My social nature coupled with leadership skills enable me to get my peers to speak out in the face of adversity and embrace the right attitude to overcome the challenges. I am also a good public speaker and interested in mentoring junior students to achieve the best in their education and social life. Besides, I drive for satisfaction by participating in various community activities and encouraging community members to be highly ambitious in their lives. I abhor any form of social injustice and suffering including marginalization, discrimination, and poverty. Consequently, I believe that the D-R-E-A-M scholarship will inspire me, even more, to always look for the good of everyone.  Moreover, help support the 35% (Reference) of high school graduates that don’t have resources available in metro areas!  

            Clearly, my values match perfectly with the Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc.’ mission to enhance wisdom and ambition among its members and their communities. Therefore, the D-R-E-A-M scholarship would have immense benefits both in my life and of the community members that I will impact positively in the future. The award will open doors for me to help the less fortunate community members through philanthropic acts, volunteering, scholarship programs, and clothe drives among other deeds as is envisioned by the Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc.

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