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Hunter Westphal Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
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Michigan Nomads HAMC
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Jan 28, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
State:
Michigan
Background:
Has lost a parent or is pursuing an automotive technology degree or certificate
Education Level:
State:
Background:
High school student
Michigan
Has lost a parent or is pursuing an automotive technology degree or certificate

Mechanics often go underappreciated in society despite the vital role they play. 

As a result, many students don’t feel supported to pursue their dreams - especially women, who make up just 3.6% of auto mechanics. Students who have lost one or both parents face even more barriers when pursuing degrees and certifications.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hunter Westphal by supporting a student who has lost a parent or is pursuing an auto/diesel mechanic degree.

Any high school student in Michigan who is pursuing a certificate or degree relating to automotive technology and/or has lost a parent may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us how someone you’re not related to has influenced your life.

Selection Criteria:
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Published September 2, 2022
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Jan 28, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

How has a non-relative influenced your life?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

January 2023

Winners
Gretchen Stivers
Coopersville High School
Coopersville, MI
Finalists
Skylee Dwyer
High School North
Clinton Township, MI
Sophia Shonts
Lake Orion Community High School
Orion Township, MI

Winning Application

Gretchen Stivers
Coopersville High SchoolCoopersville, MI
My coach for club soccer has inspired me beyond imaginable. He is a very successful entrepreneur. He started the soccer program at Union High School and he also has his own company. He helped shape me, not only into the player I am today but the person I am today. He is selfless and always made sure us girls were okay and being our absolute best. He showed me that hard work does pay off. After I lost My mom he made sure I wasn't going to fall into a horrible depression. He checked on me and made sure I was still going chasing my dreams. He would make sure I wasn't letting anything get in my way. If I had a bad day he would uplift me and show me just because you have a day doesn't mean you need to continue to have a bad day. He also lost both his parents one year during our soccer season and he opened up about how hard it was on him. It made me feel better knowing grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Just because I lost my Mom at 15 it wouldn't have been any different if I lost her at 64. The pain is still there. When I started my first year of club soccer, I had this thought I was a decent player but I was not. He worked with me for hours. He taught me soccer is only 25% skill and 75% mental and trying to get past a mental block with a sport is so hard. After my first year, I was officially the player I had thought I was. I was even better than I thought. Then came our second year and I was excelling and I owed it all to my coach for believing in me. I would have never imagined a coach would have this much impact on me until I met my club coach. He did not only make me fall back in love with my sport but he also was my inspiration. I look up to him and can know, no matter what your goal, in life can be achieved. You have to work so hard to achieve the goal but give it time and it will happen. Having the influence of someone like my coach made it easy to not lose tunnel vision of achieving goals in soccer and academically.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jan 28, 2023.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 28, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

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