Light up a Room like Maddy Scholarship
Madison Zale was a beloved daughter who passed away too soon and left a hole in her community.
Madison struggled with mental illness in her life but was able to find moments of happiness through gymnastics. Mental illness touches countless lives, making it difficult for those who suffer to succeed in their studies and extracurriculars.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Madison Zale by supporting students who are facing adversity and bravely pushing on.
Any high school or undergraduate student who is a gymnast dealing with mental health issues may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how mental illness has affected your family and how gymnastics has made an impact on you.
How has mental illness impacted your family? How has gymnastics made an impact on you?
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The application deadline is Feb 12, 2025. Winners will be announced on Mar 12, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 12, 2025. 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.
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.
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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.