Scholarship Program

DIA scholarships are administered under the direction of the DIA Board of Directors and its Scholarship Committee. All applications are reviewed and scored by the designated scholarship committee, with recipients selected by either the DIA Board of Directors or the committee. Applicants will be evaluated based on the sponsoring DIA member’s membership status and longevity, career goals or course of study, financial need, academic record, and demonstrated communication skills in the required essay. All applications including the required essay and photograph must be submitted by June 1, 2025, and selected applicants will be notified by August 15, 2025.

Awards/Allocations

The standard scholarship award is up to $1,000 per recipient for the school year, with the number of recipients varying each year. Candidates may apply for DIA scholarships multiple times, regardless of previous award status. The DIA Board of Directors and its designated scholarship committee reserve the right to adjust the award amount at any time for any reason. Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the recipient’s college or university and must be used by December 31, 2025. Any unused funds will be returned to the DIA scholarship fund. While scholarship selection is not solely based on the applicant’s declared major, those pursuing degrees in the “green industry” will receive weighted consideration in alignment with DIA’s mission to support irrigation professionals and the industry. Examples of qualifying green industry majors include, but are not limited to: Landscape Irrigation, Agricultural Irrigation, Landscape Management and Landscape Irrigation Design.

Qualifications

1. 1. Applicants must be a current member of the Dallas Irrigation Association (DIA) or related to a current member.
   2. The applicant or the sponsoring DIA member must have an active DIA membership at the time of application.
   3. College scholarship applicants must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or returning college student enrolled in an accredited college or technical school.
   4. Applications must be submitted in full, including the required essay and photograph, to be considered for scoring no later than June 1, 2025.
   5. Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent official transcript(s) and SAT/ACT scores no later than July 1, 2025.