Support Our Scholarship
By sponsoring or donating to the DC Student Leader Awards, you’ll help the Kiwanis Club of Washington, D.C. fund the programming required to recognize and assist high school seniors in furthering their education.
Individual donations can made on a one-time or recurring basis. For corporate or large-scale donations, our sponsorship packages are designed to accommodate organizations of all sizes, offering a range of price levels to ensure everyone has the opportunity to support the DC Student Leader Awards in a way that best suits them.
We also accept in-kind donations and non-monetary support. Please get in touch with us at info@dcstudentleaders.org to learn more or with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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High Tuition Costs
College tuition and fees have been steadily increasing, making it difficult for lower-income students to afford higher education without financial aid.Inequalities
There is a persistent gap in college enrollement and completion rates between students from low-income backgrounds and their wealther icounterparts. Scholarships help address this inequaity.Work Study
Many students may need to work part-time or full-time jobs to support themselves and their families while attending college. This can hinder their ability to focus on studies and may extend the time it takes to complete a degree.Limited Resources
Not all students have the same opportunities for advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and college preparation programs in high school. This can affect their competitiveness in college admissions and scholarship processes.Family Obligations
Some of our students have pressing financial responsibilities, such as supporting younger siblings or contributing to household expenses. This can limit their ability to save for college or afford the costs associated with attendance.Systemic Barriers
Structural inequalities and systemic barriers in education can disproportionately affect lower-income students, limiting their access to educational opportunities and hindering their path to education.Increased Debt
Without financial aid, lower-income students have to rely on more student loans, leading to higher levels of student debt. This debt burden, particularly on lower-income families, can limit financial stability for years following college. -
Supporting Sponsor - $500
Support student leaders and help them excel in their education. At this sponsorship level, you receive:One (1) complimentary DCSLA reception ticket.
Your logo shared on the DCSLA website and event signage, and in event email communications.
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
Support the academic journey of students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities. At this sponsorship level, you receive:
Two (2) complimentary DCSLA reception tickets.
Your logo shared on the DCSLA website, event signage, and in event email communications.
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
Celebrate the investment and impact student leaders make in their community. At this sponsorship level, you receive:
Four (4) complimentary DCSLA reception tickets.
Your logo shared on the DCSLA website and event signage, and in event email communications.
Verbal recognition at the DCSLA reception.
Digital ad displayed during the DCSLA reception.
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
Empower emerging leaders to achieve their dreams and further their educational pathway. At this sponsorship level, you receive:
Four (4) complimentary DCSLA reception tickets.
Your logo shared on the DCSLA website and event signage, and in event email communications.
Verbal recognition at the DCSLA reception.
Digital ad displayed during the DCSLA reception and on the DCSLA website.
Platinum Sponsor - $6,000
As a Platinum Sponsor, our student leaders will receive a laptop, which creates a conducive learning and leadership environment and enhances their academic and organizational capabilities to set them up for success. At this sponsorship level, you receive:
Six (6) complimentary DCSLA reception tickets.
Your logo shared on the DCSLA website and event signage, and in event email communications.
Verbal recognition at the DCSLA reception.
Digital ad displayed during the DCSLA reception.
Your logo on printed material and event merchandise.
Become a Sponsor
Thank you for becoming a sponsor of the DC Student Leader Awards scholarship program. Once you complete your sponsorship transaction, we will reach out to you to discuss your sponsorship package.
If you have any questions, please email info@dcstudentleaders.org.