US$1,000 scholarship
The Dan Lok Giving Scholarship
Dan Lok is an entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author and philanthropist. Knowing that seeking a higher education is a major decision that can often be costly, Lok founded the Dan Lok Giving Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to offer financial assistance to those individuals wanting to continue the growth of their education, but who may not have the financial means to do so.
About the scholarship
One winner, US$1,000 toward their education
The US$1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one selected winner to assist with their educational expenses. When the next cycle opens, applicants complete a short application and write a 500-word essay.
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What you need to know about the scholarship
Scholarship award amount
US $1,000
One selected winner receives a US$1,000 check, mailed to their school's financial aid office toward educational expenses.
Scholarship deadline
Coming soon
The next application deadline has not been announced yet. Check back here for the updated date.
Eligibility requirements
US & Canada students
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students, or a current high school senior accepted into a college or university.
Essay topic
500-word essay
Tell the committee about a difficult situation you have faced and how you overcame it.
Scholarship eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Canada or the United States.
- Current high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university in Canada or the United States.
Scholarship essay topic
The Dan Lok Giving Scholarship Committee wants to hear your answer to the following question in the form of a 500-word essay:
“What is a difficult situation that you have been faced with, and how did you overcome it?”
Application status
Applications are currently closed
The next application window is coming soon
The Dan Lok Giving Scholarship is not accepting applications at this time. Please keep checking this page for updates - the application dates, essay details, and how to apply will be posted here as soon as the next cycle opens.
Winner selection
How the winner is chosen
The Dan Lok Giving Scholarship Committee will select a winner within thirty (30) days of the submission deadline. The winner will be contacted shortly thereafter and will have two (2) weeks to confirm their enrollment and provide their university/college information, or a new winner will be selected. Once a winner’s information has been confirmed The Dan Lok Giving Scholarship will mail the US$1,000 scholarship check to the financial aid office of the selected winner’s university/college to be used for educational expenses.
Previous winners
Students we have supported
2020-2021 winner
Robert M.
A student attending Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC.
2020-2021 runner-up
Rachelle R.
A student attending Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ.
