The Daziah T. Crawford Foundation (TDTCF) was established in 2019. It’s in honor of Daziah whose life ended tragically on August 5, 2018. She was a journalism major and a recording artist. Her family and friends wanted to keep her legacy alive by providing support to qualifying students nationwide with her interests.

With the ongoing support that we’ve received regarding the foundation, we will be able to provide scholarships for students nationwide.

The Mission is to provide scholarships and support to students in performing arts & journalism, empowering them to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world.

The Vision is to carry out Daziah’s legacy by providing support to qualifying students nationwide in the majors of performing arts and journalism.

The Purpose is to provide scholarships to our youth who are pursuing a higher education in performing arts and journalism at either a two-year or four-year educational institutions.

For 2026, TDTCF will award approximately four (4) scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 per award, based on applicant’s eligibility of qualifications to students who will be attending a two-year or four-year educational institution with credits toward Performing Arts and Journalism majors.

NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration in an accredited educational institution.

Criteria and eligibility (TDTCF Scholarship Fund applicants):

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or college freshman in the year of the award
• Applicant must have a minimum of 2.7 grade point average (or a “C” average)
• Applicant must demonstrate community involvement
• Applicant must have a desired college major in Performing Arts or Journalism
• Applicants may not be related to any Board of Directors, staff or Daziah Crawford’s family for this presents a conflict of interest

General Instructions:

• DEADLINE for scholarship application is May 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions)
• Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
• Type and print legibly if not submitting electronically. Illegible applications will not be considered. You may download a copy of the application online at www.tdtcfoundation.org.
• You will be notified no later than June 30, 2026 regarding the status of your application.
• If you have any questions about the application, please email tdtcf@tdtcfoundation.org.

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