DASG Scholarships

The De Anza Student Government offers scholarships to support students who have demonstrated leadership and community involvement. Applications are submitted through AcademicWorks via the Financial Aid portal.

   

   

How to Apply

All De Anza Scholarships submissions are processed through AcademicWorks. Please follow the steps below:
  1. Go to the Financial Aid Scholarships Page
  2. Click on the AcademicWorks link
  3. Click on Sign In With Your Institution
  4. Sign In using your Campuswide ID and MyPortal Password
  5. Complete the application, the Scholarships are listed on the Opportunities tab.

General information about Financial Aid at De Anza can be found at www.deanza.edu/financialaid.

      

   

DASG Scholarships Offered

    

DASG General Scholarship

Award Amount

Awarded amount Up to fifteen (15) scholarships awarded annually, at $1000 each

  • Up to ten (10) Need-Based

  • Up to five (5) Merit-Based

Eligibility

  • Be a current DASG constituent or DASG card holder.

  • Not have received a DASG scholarship within the current nor previous academic year.

  • Have completed at least twelve (12) quarter units at De Anza College.

  • Be enrolled in at least eight (8) quarter units for college credit at De Anza College.

  • Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) at De Anza College.

  • Not be a current or former DASG Senator.

Essay requirement

Two essays are required for this scholarship:

  • Essay 1: Write a 300-500 word essay titled "DASG: (write your own title)" answering the question "During your time at De Anza College, how have you positively contributed to your campus and promoted equity in your local community? How have you grown through these experiences? How do you hope to utilize these experiences in future endeavors? (Please specify what groups you contributed to in these experiences).” 

  • Essay 2: 

    • If you would like to be considered for the Need-Based General Scholarship, write a 150-250 word essay titled “DASG: Need Essay” answering the question “Describe a barrier/challenge to education you have faced and how you overcame it?”

    • If you would like to be considered for the Merit-Based General Scholarship, write a 150-250 word essay titled “DASG: Merit Essay” answering the question “Beyond what you have already mentioned in your application so far, what do you think makes you stand out?”

Scholarship winners for the DASG Scholarships will be presented at the Student Leadership Recognition Gala on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in Conference Rooms A and B in the upper level of the Campus Center. Attendance is highly encouraged.

       

Silvia Chalista Memorial Scholarship

Silvia Chalista was a De Anza student from 2018 to 2020. During her time at De Anza, she worked as a Senior Tutor in the Student Success Center, served as the Treasurer of the PERMIAS Indonesian Students Organization, and interned for the DASG Finance Committee. Despite her many responsibilities, her friends remember her for maintaining a vibrant social life. Just before completing her AA degree in Applied Mathematics and transferring out to her dream university, Silvia was involved in a fatal car crash that ended her life. She was extraordinary in more ways than one, teaching all of us what it meant to live life to the fullest. Her giving nature, bubbly personality, and contagious smile will forever remain in our hearts. The Silvia Chalista Memorial DASG Scholarship was made in her honor.

To commemorate Silvia’s memory and acknowledge her contributions to DASG, this scholarship is awarded annually to one student who displays a dedication to serve and better their community.

Award Amount

One (1) Award @ $2,000

Eligibility

  • Be a current DASG constituent or DASG card holder.

  • Not have received a DASG scholarship within the current nor previous academic year.

  • Have completed at least twelve (12) quarter units at De Anza College.

  • Be enrolled in at least eight (8) quarter units for college credit at De Anza College.

  • Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) at De Anza College.

  • Not be a current or former DASG Senator.

Essay requirement

Two (2) essays are required for this scholarship.

Answer two (2) of the following questions in no less than 300 words each:

    • How do you live your life to the fullest? What makes you smile?

    • What does “extraordinary” mean to you?

    • Tell us a time where you feel you made an impact on someone else’s lives?

Scholarship winners for the DASG Scholarships will be presented at the Student Leadership Recognition Gala on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in Conference Rooms A and B in the upper level of the Campus Center. Attendance is highly encouraged.

General information about Financial Aid at De Anza can be found at www.deanza.edu/financialaid.

        

ICC Scholarships

For ICC Scholarships, please visit https://www.deanza.edu/clubs/scholarships.html.

    

    

Past Scholarship Recipients

Being involved in student government at De Anza helped me become the best version of myself, as I was surrounded by driven, like-minded people who challenged me to grow. The scholarship gave me the ability to pursue that growth and develop skills that I now use to help others!

- Will Wu, 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipient

  • Class of 2026

  • Class of 2025 

  • Class of 2024

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