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Graduating high school seniors from Colorado or Washington who lived in-state for both junior and senior years, hold a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and ACT 28+ or SAT 1200+, and demonstrate financial need (AGI $150,000 or less) may apply for the Michael E. McGoldrick Scholars Program. Three recipients each receive $25,000 per year for four years toward tuition, fees, room, board, a laptop, books, and supplies.
Apply online September 1 through October 15 with transcripts, test scores, citizenship documentation, and financial records. Top finalists are invited for personal interviews. Scholars are selected for alignment with Michael McGoldrick's values, including a passion for knowledge, human rights, justice, and environmental conservation.
The Michael E. McGoldrick (MEM) Scholars Program awards $25,000/year (3 winners).
The deadline is October 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Colorado; Washington; High school. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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