AAPS Community Scholarships, Grants and Applications

Important:

  • You will need to create a free Submittable account in order to submit to these forms. Here is a quick guide on how to get started: https://submittable.help/submitters/making-new-submissions/how-do-i-submit 
  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date. 
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. 
  • Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable Account is one that you check regularly. 
  • Questions? Please email studentscholarships@a2schools.org.

The Lisa Ann Gallagher Memorial Scholarship was set up by family and friends of Lisa, a 1978 graduate of Huron High School.


Scholarship Eligibility Criteria and Amount:

  • Female Senior at Huron High School.
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher.
  • Participates in school, community and sports activities
  • Has financial need (eligible for free/reduced lunch)
  • 1 award of $2,000.

In order to complete this application, you will need the following:

  • Descriptions of extracurricular, volunteer and leadership activities.
  • A 500-750 word essay.
  • One letter of recommendation (optional).
  • An unofficial transcript.

Applications are due by Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10pm.

Important:

  • You will need to create a free Submittable account in order to submit to this application. Here is a quick guide on how to get started: https://submittable.help/submitters/making-new-submissions/how-do-i-submit
  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email.
  • Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable Account is one that you check regularly.

The Wendy Moorhead Memorial Scholarship was created to acknowledge a female runner in cross country and/or track who reflects the values and abilities that were demonstrated by Wendy Moorhead, a Huron High School student.

The values and abilities demonstrated by Wendy M. Moorhead:

  • Wendy was compassionate to all humans, animals and the environment, regardless of background and belief.  She was encouraging and helpful to those less fortunate and those less skilled/talented than herself. She had a zest for life and a positive attitude. Wendy worked hard and didn't complain, and she had both self-discipline and a collaborative spirit.  Wendy’s love for her family and friends radiated from her always.
  • Wendy was committed to preparing for being a responsible member of her team. She loved to run. Her smile would warm your heart and her sense of humor was delightful.
  • Wendy was kind, empathetic, driven, supportive, understanding, humble, an achiever, and most remembered-Wendy was resilient.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Senior female or female identifying runner who has participated on the women’s cross country and/or track teams at Huron High School.
  • GPA of 2.8 or better is desirable
  • The committee may consider need in determining the scholarship award
  • First generation college students, students with identified learning challenges,  and students from underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
  • Award must be used for tuition or related expenses to an accredited college, university or trade school.

Award Amount: $2,000

In order to complete this application, you will need the following:

  • A recommendation letter.  You will be able to email a person who can recommend you for this scholarship as pat of the application.  Please note that the application is not complete until the recommendation letter is submitted.
  • Answers to 3 short essay questions. See below.

Applications are due by May 5, 2023

Ann Arbor Public Schools