JLD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JLD Scholarship Fund
Investing in the future leaders of tomorrow.
The JLD Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 with a mission to honor the legacy of Johnny Leroy "Lee-Lee" Dawkins, Jr. by providing scholarship awards to young men of color upon graduating high school for the purpose of pursuing a higher education while joining the fight against gun violence.
We have been honored to consistently award scholarships annually as a result of the support from our community.
Our 2025 goal is to award $6,000!
Recipients of the JLD Scholarship Fund have made valuable contributions to their families and the community becoming husbands, fathers, teachers, city officials, real estate agents, production company owners and more!
Applications are currently closed and will reopen Spring 2025... stay tuned!
Applications will be open to young men of color graduating from Lexington Sr. High School. Click the link below to learn more.
Scholarship Award Statistics
This section highlights our increasing scholarship awards, recipient demographics, and our first-generation college student poll details.
Scholarship Awards Growth
Scholarships awarded has grown by $1500 each year since 2022.
Scholarship Recipient Demographics
- 87% of awards granted to Black/African American young men.
- 13% of awards granted to Hispanic/Latino young men.
We are dedicated to expanding our reach.
First-Generation College Students
Based on a recent poll of our 2024 scholarship applicants, 3 out of the 5 reported being first-generation college students.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’re excited to partner with you!
Your sponsorship helps us carry out impactful community programs and reach our goals. It allows you an opportunity to be a #ChangeMaker in the process. We want to create a relationship with you that makes you proud to be a partner with us.