ARE YOU A DIAMOND IN THE DUST?

Diamonds in the Dust is a foundation created in 2019 by Jessica Lynne Witty that awards an annual scholarship and mentoring session to two women who demonstrate ambitious pursuit of their passion.

The yearly deadline for the application and its requirements is October 31st and the winner will be announced on or around January 1st of the following year. 

THE SCHOLARSHIPS

THE DIAMOND AWARD Scholarship
  • $500 CASHIERS CHECK
  • GIANT AWARD CHECK (promotional)
  • 60 Minute 1:1 Mentoring session with Jessica Lynne Witty
 
THE CARAT AWARD Scholarship
  • $100 Cashiers check
  • 30 minute 1:1 Mentoring session with Jessica lynne Witty

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION CRITERIA

You will be considered if you...
  • Are a woman or and individual identifying as woman ages 17 and up.
  • Completed the application form below.
  • Create video according to guidelines.
  • Provide us with a headshot promo photo.

VIDEO GUIDELINES

The video will be evaluated by content only, not quality of production. Smartphone is fine.
The video must be 90 seconds long or less (any video over 90 seconds will not be accepted).
The video must provide answers to the following three questions:
  • What is your passion?
  • What are you currently doing to pursue your passion?
  • What would you do with this award to make a difference in the pursuit of your passion?

APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED!

Fill out this form if you want to be notified when we open applications for 2022.