The 1971 Gunnison High School Memorial Scholarship awards annual scholarships to two Gunnison High School graduates each year. GHS graduates of all ages may apply and the scholarship may be awarded to those planning to attend universities, junior colleges, or trade schools.
Some of the key criteria for the awards are an applicant’s ability to overcome adverse circumstances, financial need, academic standing, and school, activity and community involvement. Digital submissions only. If this is a barrier, please contact us so we can help.
Be sure to collect all of your materials to submit online before starting the application as you will not be able to save your work.
The application form does not save as you go. Collect all materials before you start the application.
Budget about 10 minutes to complete the application, but note there is a required essay question (100 - 750 words) that may take more time. Below is a list of items you will need to have ready for the application and the essay prompt.
1 Digital Format Recommendation letter from non-related Faculty Member
1 Digital Format Recommendation letter from a non-related Community Member
Digital Format Acceptance letter from college, trade school, or program
Digital Format List of any Volunteer, Extracurricular, Scholastic, or Leadership Activities (optional, but encouraged)
Digital Format of High School and any College Transcripts
Digital Senior Picture: jpeg format
Essay Prompt (100-750 words): In your own words, describe how you have overcome a difficult or diverse circumstance of which you were faced with.
Your family's Adjusted Gross Income from 2024 taxes
2024
Brooke Rickert2024
Miles Harris2023
Adamary Vitinio2023
Michael Riser2021
Emma Bjornstad2022
Devin Gomez2024
Brooke Rickert
Miles Harris
2023
Adamary Vitinio
Michael Riser
2022
Emma Bjornstad
Devin Gomez
2021
Britt Propernick
Aidan Hulbert
2020
Amelia Lukassen
Samuel Vickers
2019
Clara Schultheis
Julio Hernandez
2018
Josie Bifano
Sean Jones
2017
Haley Shrives
Kelly Mundell
2015
Elizabeth Stepanek
Leo Ferraro
2015
Lana Fagan
Calvin Sabrowski
2014
Vivian Hansen
Christopher Joe O' Neill
2013
Dorlissa Scott
Theodore Tronquet
2012
Sara Coblentz
Connor Clark
2011
Keanan Garnes
Karleigh Stewart
2010
Josh Sawdo
Rachelle Gable
2009
Corbin Johnston
Rene Del Vecchio
2008
David Vader
Natalie Hansen
2007
Noel Del Vecchio
Heather Davis
2006
Joel Matusczak
Sarah Graupner
2005
Garrison Garcia
Shalee Kenner
2004
Trigg Bell
Shayne Gerrity
2003
Luke Kincaid
Sarah Garcia
Elizabeth Lennon
2002
Jake Winter
Tamera Taramarcaz
2001
Preston Irby
Britton Pietz
2000
Jonathan Rasmussen
Janet Kint
1999
Aaron Klingsmith
Michelle Thalman
1998
Jamie Sargents
Cindy Abrams
1997
Sur Render
Keri Gerrity