Award Details

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may obtain a copy of the application form from your guidance counselor or complete the online form. Send the remaining documents via email at dbridges@bridgestoyourdreamsfoundation.org or mail them to P.O. Box 1020, Fillmore, CA 93016. Successful candidates must provide a statement of a copy of the college commitment letter or other document declaring the college of their choice in order to receive the scholarship check.

Eligibility Criteria

1. 3.0 or better grade point average

2. Must have participated in a competitive sport for at least two seasons (this year counts)

3. Be a student at John W. North High School or Ramona High School

4. Must intend to go to college/university, trade school, or other post-secondary education after graduation

Required Documents

1. Completed application form

2. Personal statement (500-1500 words) or video essay (2-5 minutes)

3. Copy of post-secondary education acceptance/commitment letter (optional at time of submission, required at time of award)

4. Copy of your transcript(s)

Personal Statement Instructions

Please provide a 500-1500 word or 2-5 minutes video personal statement talking about the following:

1. How you balanced life as a student-athlete

2. Your reasons for attending college

3. If your college education was completely paid for and you received a large inheritance, how would you spend the money?

If submitting a video essay, send via email in a standard video format (.mp4, .mov, .wmv, or .avi) or provide the link to a private YouTube video. If providing a YouTube link, be sure to select the option that allows anyone with the link to watch. Ensuring the video is watchable is your responsibility. The Bridges to Your Dreams Foundation will not inform applicants if we cannot view your video.