application
How it Works:
Must be nominated by a teacher, administrator, counselor or community leader and must meet the following criteria:
- Must reside in the Topeka, Kansas area
- Must attend an Elementary, Middle or High School in Shawnee County. Nominees must be enrolled in 3rd-12th grades for the school year they are applying.
- Student must submit a letter explaining why they want to be a part of the Darting Basketball Academy Youth Foundation Scholar program and what they hope to gain from it.
- Applicant must provide a Free and Reduced lunch certificate to demonstrate the financial need of nominee.
- Student being nominated must have an interest in and play basketball.
- Student being nominated must be available on Sunday nights to participate in the Scholar Program.
The applications are vetted and approved through the DBA Youth Foundation Board of Directors in June of each year.
When can I apply?
2021
Application Period: March 16, 2021 – May 17, 2021
Selections Made: Week of June 21, 2021
Notifications Made: Week of July 12, 2021
Program Start Date: August 2021
2022
Application Period: March 15, 2022 – May 13, 2022
Selections Made: Week of June 20, 2022
Notifications Made: Week of July 11, 2022
Program Start Date: August 2022
FAQ
Darting Basketball Academy Youth Foundation reserves the right to terminate Scholar Program membership at any time. Students competing for selection into the DBA Youth Foundation Scholar Program must meet the following criteria: Applicants must reside in the Topeka, Kansas area and attend an Elementary, Middle or High School in Shawnee County. Applicants must be enrolled in 3rd-12th grades for the school year they are applying. Applicants must submit a letter explaining why they want to be a part of the Darting Basketball Academy Youth Foundation Scholar program and what they hope to gain from it. Applicant must provide a Free and Reduced lunch certificate to demonstrate the financial need of the nominee. Students being nominated must have an interest in and play basketball. Students being nominated must be available on Sunday nights to participate in the Scholar Program. Applicants will be notified of their status in early to mid-July. Application Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2020. All materials must be submitted online through the Darting Basketball Academy website (www.dartingbasketball.com) by May 17, 2021. OR emailed to Krista@dartingbasketball.com by May 17, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. All DBA Scholar Program memberships are for one year only. Applicants must reapply each year to continue the program.
APPLICATION
2020 DBA YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLAR BALLER PROGRAM
If you cannot get the online form to work, please print and email to krista@dartingbasketball.com by May 17, 2021
