Criteria and eligibility (DFA applicants)
1. Applicants must attend High School in “Orange County”.
2. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award.
3. Applicants must qualify under the McKinney-Vento Program (MVP) with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Verification must come from a school counselor.
4. Applicants must submit a transcript demonstrating a 2.5 or above grade point average.
5. All applicants must submit documentation demonstrating 20 hours of community service hours.
6. All applicants will attend a 2-hour financial workshop.
7. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation (From school counselor, teacher, pastor, etc.).
8. Applicant must choose from one of the topics listed below and write a 2-page essay.

Award Timeline

February 3, 2025, application process opens.                                           

March 7, 2025, application deadline.

March 14, 2025, readers select award recipients.

March 26, 2025, award recipients’ mandatory finance class.

April 26, 2025, award ceremony.


If you have any questions or issues with submitting your application, please contact (407) 579-7372 or email us at info@dynamicsolutioninc.org.

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