Firekeepers Scholarship
In Memory of Dylan Sougstad
The Firekeepers Scholarship is a character-based scholarship created to recognize and encourage students who reflect the same Christ-centered qualities Dylan embodied—students who lead with humility, compassion, courage, and a heart for others, all for God’s glory. Through this scholarship, Dylan’s legacy will continue to inspire and impact future generations of CHCA students.
Nominations will open in Spring 2026.
Scholarship Qualifications
The Firekeepers Scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising CHCA senior who consistently demonstrates the six core character traits that defined much of Dylan’s life.
- Love & Compassion
- Unity & Encouragement
- Authenticity & Real, Imperfect Faith
- A Servant’s Heart & Humility
- Courage with Gentleness
- Joy that Points to Jesus
CHCA faculty, staff, and students may nominate a rising senior for the award.
About Dylan
Dylan Sougstad lived with a rare and beautiful fire—an inner light marked by love, compassion, authenticity, joy, courage, and gentle strength that lifted everyone around him. He had a unique way of making people feel seen, valued, and encouraged.
He was a force of nature, celebrated by his family as “the fastest kid alive,” or simply “the blur.” He was a beast on the soccer field, played basketball for the sheer joy of the game, and ran like the wind for the track team. For Dylan, sports were a passion, but his time being with friends was just as important. He was also a secret artist, possessing a remarkable talent for sketching that few were lucky enough to see.
Dylan’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. Deeply involved in Young Life, he loved God and Jesus, and was never seen without the cross he wore proudly. He was a young man of immense character and integrity. He was the heartbeat of every team, a natural leader who focused on lifting others higher. He was a protector and a gentleman, fiercely loyal to his friends and family.
