How much funding does Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship (MEMS) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship (MEMS)?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

How often is Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship (MEMS) offered?

Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship (MEMS) runs on a every two years cycle. The next deadline is expected February 1, 2027.

Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship (MEMS)

Grandview Heights Marble Cliff Education Foundation

Foundation Biennial Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Every two years
Current deadline: February 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Grandview Heights, Ohio

Target Population: Graduating seniors from Grandview Heights High School

Memorial scholarship honoring Magnolia Mae Evans, who would have graduated with the class of 2024. Maggie will be remembered for how she chose to live her short life, for her accomplishments, and for all the things she tried and the people she touched.

About Maggie

Maggie's legacy encompasses:

Passion for nature and the outdoors: A creator and connector who approached learning with energy and enthusiasm
Renaissance spirit: Always collecting new skills and tackling learning with enthusiasm
Strength: Mentally, emotionally, and physically, even through adversity
Connection: A good listener who focused attentively on conversation partners and made everyone feel seen
Vision and purpose: Developed a vision board at age 13 with clear goals for her future
Kindness: Her words demonstrate wisdom beyond her years and commitment to helping others through shared struggle

Maggie's Philosophy: "I see how strong I really am. It takes me a long time to be able to see the new beauty in this body, and some days I still can't, but I can use my strength to help other children who are also going through this journey. So now I stand tall and put on my smile because I know I am stronger than anything their eyes could say, and I make sure my eyes always shine with kindness."

Scoring Rubric

Applications are evaluated based on:

Financial need
Quality of essay response

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship application, plus choose ONE of the following options:

Option 1: Direct Writing Response

Read Maggie's writing (Section 5 of application)
Craft a thoughtful response of 500 words

Option 2: Book Response

Read one of the following books:
- My Friends by Fredrik Backman
- Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Craft a written response to the book

Required Materials

Completed Maggie Evans Memorial Scholarship Application
Either:
- 500-word written response to Maggie's writing, OR
- Written response to selected book (My Friends or Mad Honey)

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