The Matt Stahl Scholarship is available to graduates of Mason County and
St. Patrick High Schools, Maysville,
Kentucky.
BACKGROUND
The Matt Stahl Scholarship program was established in 2007 by Matt's parents, Marc and Margie Stahl of Maysville, after the sudden death in 2004 of their son while he was a student at Thomas More College. Matt was an outgoing young man with a variety of interests, as well as a fine student. It was said of Matt that regardless of where you found him... on the basketball court, on the baseball diamond, or in the classroom... when you found him you found a friend.
The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a senior at, or have graduated from Mason County High School or St. Patrick's High School in Maysville, Kentucky.
Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application, and must not have already completed or attended four years of college. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years, and may applied toward undergraduate, graduate, or professional school studies. A recipient shall have five calendar years, commencing from their graduation from high school, to utilize the scholarship.
Members of the families of the directors or staff of the Foundation, and of the original donors, are ineligible.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have completed at least one year of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be attending, or planning to attend, and accredited U. S. college or university.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better, high school or college.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due in April of each year. The exact date will be posted on this site, and indicated in the application form. "Complete" applications include the application form, all required attachments, and letters of recommendation (if applicable). Specific instructions will be included in the application form.
SELECTION; AMOUNT OF AWARD
Selection is based on a combination of academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. The selection process is generally completed before the end of May. Generally, one new recipient is selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $1,000. Recipients must reapply each year in order to retain their scholarships. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (For Recipients, Only)
Once selected, scholarship recipients must complete 10 hours of volunteer community service each year, as a condition of receiving a scholarship, and as a requirement for reapplying to renew a scholarship for additional years. See the report form and instructions for more information about this requirement.
BACKGROUND
The Matt Stahl Scholarship program was established in 2007 by Matt's parents, Marc and Margie Stahl of Maysville, after the sudden death in 2004 of their son while he was a student at Thomas More College. Matt was an outgoing young man with a variety of interests, as well as a fine student. It was said of Matt that regardless of where you found him... on the basketball court, on the baseball diamond, or in the classroom... when you found him you found a friend.
The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a senior at, or have graduated from Mason County High School or St. Patrick's High School in Maysville, Kentucky.
Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application, and must not have already completed or attended four years of college. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years, and may applied toward undergraduate, graduate, or professional school studies. A recipient shall have five calendar years, commencing from their graduation from high school, to utilize the scholarship.
Members of the families of the directors or staff of the Foundation, and of the original donors, are ineligible.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have completed at least one year of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be attending, or planning to attend, and accredited U. S. college or university.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better, high school or college.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due in April of each year. The exact date will be posted on this site, and indicated in the application form. "Complete" applications include the application form, all required attachments, and letters of recommendation (if applicable). Specific instructions will be included in the application form.
SELECTION; AMOUNT OF AWARD
Selection is based on a combination of academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. The selection process is generally completed before the end of May. Generally, one new recipient is selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $1,000. Recipients must reapply each year in order to retain their scholarships. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (For Recipients, Only)
Once selected, scholarship recipients must complete 10 hours of volunteer community service each year, as a condition of receiving a scholarship, and as a requirement for reapplying to renew a scholarship for additional years. See the report form and instructions for more information about this requirement.
Hayswood Foundation, Inc
P.O. Box 208.
135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333
hfound@att.net
P.O. Box 208.
135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333
hfound@att.net
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MATT STAHL SCHOLARSHIP
RENEWAL FORM
(For Current Recipients with Eligibility Remaining)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, May 10, 2024
APPLICATION FORM
(For New Applicants, Only)
Download the form to your computer. Complete it using pdf reader software. You may also print the form and complete it by hand.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, April 19, 2024
