The Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund

Empowering Individuals and Communities to Overcome Adversity

The Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to cultivate resilience and overcome the challenges they face. Established by successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dylan Sidoo, the fund is a testament to the power of resilience and the profound impact it can have on personal and collective growth.

Fund Overview

The Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund is a comprehensive initiative that provides a range of programs and resources to help individuals and communities cultivate resilience and overcome adversity. Through a multi-faceted approach, the fund aims to empower people, strengthen communities, and drive sustainable positive change.

Criteria

The Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund is committed to supporting individuals who have demonstrated a remarkable capacity for resilience in the face of adversity. To be considered for the fund’s programs and resources, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Overcoming Challenges: Applicants should have a compelling story of resilience, highlighting their ability to navigate and overcome significant life challenges, whether personal, professional, or community-based.
  • Commitment to Personal Growth: Applicants must demonstrate a sincere commitment to personal growth, a willingness to learn and develop the skills necessary to build resilience, and a desire to empower themselves and their communities.
  • Community Involvement: Applicants should be actively engaged in their communities, either through volunteer work, community service, or initiatives that aim to support and uplift others facing adversity.
  • Financial Need: The Resilience Fund recognizes that access to resources and support can be a significant barrier for many individuals. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need that would be addressed through the fund’s programs and initiatives.
  • Potential for Impact: Applicants should have the potential to make a lasting impact on their own lives and the lives of those around them, showcasing how the Resilience Fund’s support would enable them to achieve their goals and inspire others.
Essay Prompt

“Unlock Your Resilience: Share Your Story and Transform Your Future”

  • The Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund is seeking individuals who have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. In a compelling essay, share your personal story of overcoming challenges, navigating life’s obstacles, and emerging as a stronger, more empowered individual. Explain how the Resilience Fund’s programs and resources would enable you to further cultivate your resilience, unlock your full potential, and inspire others on their own journeys of transformation.
Your essay should highlight the following:
  • The significant challenges you have faced and how you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming them
  • The ways in which you have been actively involved in your community and committed to personal growth
  • Your aspirations and the impact you hope to make with the support of the Resilience Fund
  • A clear understanding of how the fund’s programs and resources would benefit you and enable you to achieve your goals

Submit your essay of up to 1,000 words to [email protected] by the stated deadline. The Resilience Fund team looks forward to hearing your powerful story of resilience and the opportunity to support your journey of personal and community transformation.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May , 15 2025.

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on June 15 2025.

How to Apply

To apply for the Dylan Sidoo Resilience Fund and be considered for its programs and resources, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare Your Essay:

    • Essay Prompt: “Unlock Your Resilience: Share Your Story and Transform Your Future”
    • Write a compelling essay of up to 1,000 words that addresses the following points:
      • Significant Challenges: Describe the significant challenges you have faced and how you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming them.
      • Community Involvement and Personal Growth: Detail your active involvement in your community and your commitment to personal growth. Highlight any volunteer work, community service, or initiatives you have participated in.
      • Aspirations and Impact: Share your aspirations and explain the impact you hope to make with the support of the Resilience Fund.
      • Fund’s Benefits: Clearly articulate how the Resilience Fund’s programs and resources would benefit you and help you achieve your goals.

  2. Submit Your Application:

    • Send your completed essay to [email protected].
    • Ensure that your submission is received by the stated deadline.

  3. Review and Confirmation:

    • After submission, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
    • The Resilience Fund team will review your essay and contact you if you are selected for further steps.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The college that you are currently enrolled in or plan to enroll.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA