Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Mickey Hamilton was a beloved father and father-in-law who recently passed away.
Mickey was an educator for more than thirty years and served as a coach, teacher, counselor, and athletic director. Mickey was a strong advocate for education and athletics and had the utmost respect for teachers.
This scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who are will pursue careers as teachers.
Any high school student in Michigan who has played at least one season of a varsity level sport and plans to become an elementary or high school teacher may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, either in an essay or video, tell us why you want to become a teacher, who has influenced your pursuit of education or athletics, and what you’ve learned about yourself while participating in sports.
Why do you want to be a teacher? Who has influenced you in education or athletics? What have you learned about yourself while participating in sports?
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The application deadline is May 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 31, 2024.
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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 May 31, 2024. 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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