Memorial Scholarship
Please Note Only Gunnison High School Graduates May Apply
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.
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Budget about 10 minutes to complete the application, but note there is a required essay question (100 - 500 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 non-related Faculty Member
1 Digital Format Recommendation letter from a non-related Community Member
Digital Format Acceptance letter
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: Portrait orientation, jpeg format
Essay Prompt (100-500 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 2022 taxes
2021
Emma Bjornstad 2022
GHS Scholarship Recipients
2022
Devin Gomez
2021
Britt Propernick 2021
GHS Scholarship Recipients
2021
Aidan Hulbert2019 -2020
2020
Amelia Lukassen
Samuel Vickers
2019
Clara Schultheis
Julio Hernandez
2018-2013
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
2012-2007
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
2006-2001
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
2000-1997
2000
Jonathan Rasmussen
Janet Kint
1999
Aaron Klingsmith
Michelle Thalman
1998
Jamie Sargents
Cindy Abrams
1997
Sur Render
Keri Gerrity