Mariah Nichols Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$500
1 winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
May 19, 2025
Winners Announced
Jun 19, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
School Name:
Madison High School
State:
New York
Background:
Has experienced hardship or mental health struggles

Mariah Nichols was a beloved daughter who passed away a few months ago, leaving this world far too soon.

Mariah was a loving and kind girl who had goals of going into culinary arts. She went on to study at a SUNY school but was unable to finish.

This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory of Mariah Nichols by supporting students who have been faced with a life of struggles who want to better their situations and accomplish goals they have set for themselves.

Any high school student at Madison Central High School in New York may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have experienced hardship or mental health struggles or are a foster/adopted child and want to better their life after graduation.

To apply, tell us how you have used the obstacles you’ve faced to improve your future and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published January 16, 2025
Essay Topic

How can you take the struggles you have been through in your life and use them to help you in the future and how would this scholarship help with your future plans?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 19, 2025.