The DBAYF Scholar Program is built to strengthen core life skills (focus and self-control, perspective taking, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges and self-directed, engaged learning). This program utilizes mentorship and team building to help youth become better leaders, students and citizens. The long-term goal of The Scholar Program is to provide building blocks for a successful future.

Year two of the program will begin in August 2021 and run through May 2022. Students will receive a scholarship to the fall and spring semesters of the Darting Basketball Academy, a mentor, opportunities for community service, exposure to influential national/regional/local speakers and more. Students will also be assigned to a student scholarship team where they can learn from and support each other. These teams will compete each nine weeks to win prizes by collecting points for success in numerous life skill areas. Scholar Program meetings will occur on Sunday nights.

Teachers, administrators, counselors or community leaders can nominate a student to be a part of the 2021-22 Scholar program from March 16, 2021 – May 17, 2021 by filling out the online form. The nominated student must also submit an online letter (as part of the nomination) explaining why they want to be a part of the program and what they hope to achieve.