Download 2022 Scholarship Form

It’s Scholarship Time!

Welcome to year #7 of the DAP scholarship season.  With your help we will have plenty of qualified applicants to choose from.

ABOUT US: Defense Acquisition Professionals Alumni Association Jacksonville (DAP AA JAX) is a 501(c)3 non-profit and tax-exempt organization with affiliation with the defense acquisition professionals within the NE Florida and surrounding areas and with Thomas University and Clay County Chamber of Commerce.   We support current and future workforce with Scholarships for STEM/Robotics/Aerospace/Business Leadership and our DoD Service members and families. 

We offer the following Scholarships: (All awards are to US Citizens or Naturalized Citizen)

DAPAA JAX Chapter Wayne Glass STEM Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school senior with course work toward STEM related curriculums. STEM is defined as Science, Technology, Engineering or Medical, Math or Manufacturing. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college for the fall semester of the year of application.  Selectee receives an academic award for demonstrated academic and leadership achievement as well as significant community involvement. The $2000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit of academic excellence.  Deadline is 26 May 2023.

DAPAA JAX Chapter Michael Dorohovich Business Leadership Scholarships

Applicant must be a high school senior with course work toward Business and Leadership related curriculums. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college for the fall semester of the year of application.  Selectee receives an academic award for demonstrated academic and leadership achievement as well as significant community involvement. The $2000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit of academic excellence.  Deadline is 26 May 2023.

DAPAA JAX Northeast Florida William “Bill” Bahnmaier Patriot Scholarship

The Patriot Scholarship awarded to deserving high school seniors whose parents are CURRENTLY serving on active duty in any branch of the military or the Florida Air National Guard who will continue their education after high school either at a college or university.  This $2000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit in attaining a degree in a college degree field.  This award is intended to supplement educational financial responsibilities and encourage recipients to continue their educational and career goals.  Deadline is 26 May 2023.

DAPAA JAX Chapter BOD Duane W. Mallicoat Founders Scholarship

This Scholarship is established in honor of the DAU AA JAX Chapter Founders. Applicant must be a high school senior with course work toward STEM or Business and enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college for the fall semester of the year of application.  Selectee receives an award for demonstrated academic and leadership achievement as well as significant community involvement.  The award will take financial needs into consideration alone with other factors. Applicant must add additional information at the end of their essay as to justification of the financial or special need. The $3000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit of academic excellence.  Deadline is 26 May 2023.

DAPAA JAX Chapter/Thomas University Educational Excellence Scholarship

This Scholarship is established in honor of the partnership between DAPAA and Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia. Applicant must be a high school senior with course work toward STEM or Business and be enrolled in Thomas University for the fall semester of the year of application.  Selectee receives an award for demonstrated academic and leadership achievement as well as significant community involvement.  The $3000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit of academic excellence and will be applied to the applicant’s course, books, and housing.   The scholarship is RENEWABLE for each year student is enrolled in Thomas University. Deadline is 26 May 2023.

DAUAA JAX Elizabeth D. Nealin STEM Excellence Sustainment (SES) Scholarship

For SES/Nealin Undergraduate Scholarship, you must be currently enrolled in college as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in an ABET accredited undergraduate program in engineering or other STEM field at a university, college, or community college for the fall semester of the year of application.  Applicant must show a proven record of academic achievement via college transcript (may be official or unofficial) of 3.0 or better for engineering, science, technology, and math courses.  Weighting will be applied to the number of STEM courses taken. Completed application shall consist of this form, an undergraduate transcript, and the two­ page essay.  Applicant must prepare and submit a two-page max essay on the topic of “Why I chose to pursue an engineering/STEM career and what I hope to accomplish with my degree.”, you may also highlight any personal/financial challenges or barriers encountered.  The $2000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit in attaining a degree in Engineering or another STEM field.  The award is intended to supplement educational financial responsibilities and encourage recipients to continue in engineering/STEM despite potential obstacles.  Deadline is 30 June 2023.

DAPAA JAX Elizabeth D. Nealin STEM Excellence Sustainment (SES) Scholarship (Graduate Degree)

For SES/Nealin Graduate Scholarship, For SES/Nealin Graduate Scholarship, you must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in engineering, medicine or other STEM field at a university or college, for the fall semester of the year of application.  Applicant must show a proven record of academic achievement via graduate transcript (may be official or unofficial).  Completed application shall consist of this form, graduate transcript, and the two­ page essay.  Applicant must prepare and submit a two-page max essay on the topic of “Why I chose to pursue an engineering/STEM career and what I hope to accomplish with my degree.”, you may also highlight any personal/financial challenges or barriers encountered. The $2000 scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s continued pursuit in attaining a degree in Engineering or Medical field.  The award is intended to supplement educational financial responsibilities and encourage recipients to continue in graduate programs.  Deadline is 30 June 2023.