The Demarius Lives Scholarship was established to honor the life and memory of Demarius Amari Cox, a beloved member of the Hillsboro community and student at Hillsboro High School.

The scholarship fund will provide financial assistance to graduates of Hillsboro High School who are furthering their careers through higher educational or vocational pursuits. Current graduating seniors are eligible. Scholarship is based primarily on character.

Preference given to applicants pursuing higher education in the areas of Communications or Journalism but not in exclusion of declaring other majors or trades. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or greater. Qualified individuals are those who plan to attend a public or private college/university or accredited vocational, technical or trade school.