Mark Milano Scholarship
In 2006, Mark Milano, died unexpectedly due to medical complications during the treatment of a high school football game injury. Mark was a gregarious human who was loved by many and a friend to all he knew. Through the generosity of the community, Rivera and Milano families and his cousins Mark and Jessie Milano, a yearly scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Spackenkill High School who will be full time student at any accredited college or university in the United States.
Amount of Award(s):
up to $5,000
Number of Awards:
Varies
Type of Award:
One-time scholarship payable to school
Conditions For Continuation:
Not Renewable
Current High School:
Spackenkill High School
Current Level of Education:
High School Senior
Eligibility Requirements:
– Graduating senior from Spackenkill High School
– Overcoming an obstacles
– Demonstrates qualities of being, fun loving, loyal, caring, generous, sensitive, friend to all, and school spirited
– Financial need
Alternative Materials:
Essay:Describe how you overcame or are coping with obstacles in your life (ex: personal, emotional, family, financial, educational, economic, physical, developmental, etc.) and your future aspirations.
Application Details:
With your completed Online Application you will also need to attach the following:
– Essay discussing an obstacle you have overcome, your personal values and plans for the future. (typed, limit to one page or 500 words).
– Most recent high school or college transcript.
– Copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary and Student Aid Index (SAI), which you will receive when your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been completed and submitted.
– Two current letters of recommendation from teachers/guidance counselor, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities. These letters must have been written within the last six months.
Deadline:Applications must be submitted online with all attachments by 11:59pm on March 15, 2025.
