DONALD JAMES LOVE, II SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

The Donald James Love, II memorial fund was established in memory of a great young man affectionately called “Love” by his family and friends. He was a giving person who was full of hope, good will and love. Donald’s untimely death was due to violence that so often plagues young adults in this country. His mother set up this fund to help acknowledge young men and women who display some of Donald’s renown characteristics such as his patience and caring for others.

Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 40 years old and must be enrolled in an educational program from grades eight through college or trade school. The nominee must demonstrate good will and the importance of edifying others in their daily lives. These persons must display such qualities by:

Being a student: an active member of their local church, being helpful to others, and active in their community. The student must retain a 2.0 grade point average and is required to write a 300-500 worded essay on the topic of "Love" and what it means to them.

Being a mentor: sharing constructive, disciplined, caring, and helpfulness that creates a positive impact on others. The mentor must retain a 2.0 grade point average and is required to write a 300-500 worded essay on the topic of "Love" and what it means to them.

Being a mentee: exhibiting the ability and willingness to become a good person to others as well as themselves. The applicant must value learning, sharing, be disciplined, embrace dreams and goals, and most of all eagerly resolve to accomplish their goals. The mentee must retain a 2.0 grade point average and is required to write a 300-500 worded essay on the topic of "Love" and what it means to them.

The recommending party must nominate a young man or woman they deem suitable and deserving of such an opportunity. The candidate must exhibit the basic characteristics of “Love” genuinely and unselfishly. Please fill out and submit our Online Application Form which includes a letter of support for your nominee. Recipients are chosen by the Board of Directors for the scholarship fund. Applications will be accepted beginning April 15, 2004. The deadline for submissions is August 31st. The winners will be notified on November 27th, Donald's birthday. Further notification of the award presentation date will be given on this web site later this year. We look forward to receiving your nominations.

*Donations are accepted year round and can be sent to: NEED c/o Donald James Love, II Mentor/Mentee Scholarship Fund. NEED is a national organization that gives financial scholarships to student who are attending college or post secondary schools. They provide a great service to the community and we are proud to affiliate the Donald James Love, II Mentor/Mentee Scholarship Fund with them.