Scholarship

Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Scholarship Program

The children, stepchildren, and spouses of the Fallen Heroes honored at the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial carry a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and love. In recognition of that sacrifice, the MFHM Scholarship Program exists to help open doors to education, opportunity, and a hopeful future.

Thanks to the generosity of public and private donors, these scholarships can be used for undergraduate or graduate studies, vocational or technical training, and certification or job-training programs — empowering families of our fallen heroes to build the lives their loved ones would have wanted for them.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply by July 15th of each year. All submissions will be carefully and promptly reviewed by the MFHM Scholarship Committee. Applicants may receive up to three annual scholarships, with a new application submitted each year.

If you or someone you know is eligible, please share this opportunity widely. Spreading the word is a powerful way to honor those we have lost — by helping the families they left behind move forward with strength and hope.

For questions or application support, please contact:

Amanda Ford at mi.fallen.heroes@gmail.com.

Together, we can ensure that the legacy of our fallen heroes lives on — not only in memory, but in the futures we help build.

Scholarship application

Complete the application below.

Is your Fallen Hero honored (or will be) at the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial?*
- Yes
- No
What is your relationship to the Fallen Hero?*
- Spouse
- Child
- Stepchild
Do you have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or are you in the final year of high school?*
- Yes
- No
Are you currently pursuing (or planning to pursue) undergraduate/graduate studies, a certification program, or job skills training at an accredited institution, online college, or university?*
- Yes
- No
We're sorry. Based on one or more of your responses above, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
Please provide the contact information for the Bursars or Financial Aid Office (where scholarship check should be sent). Please verify with your school that the information is correct. NOTE: To be eligible for an MFHM Scholarship, this institution must be accredited at the regional or national level.
Institution Name*
Institution Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code*
Phone*
Scholarship Applicant Information
First Name*
Middle Initial*
Last Name*
Address, PO Box, Apt. #*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code*
Country Of Residence*
Email Address*
*Please do not use a school-issued email address.
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Date Of Birth*
Fallen Hero Name*
Department/Agency Name*
Career, Volunteer, or Other*
City*
State*
Date Of Death*
Academic Information
Are you currently enrolled or planning to enroll as a full- or part-time student?*
What will your college grade level be in the 2024-2025 academic year?*
What type of degree program are you currently enrolled/planning to enroll in for the 2024-2025 academic year?*
What is your anticipated year of graduation?*
Are you currently involved in community service programs or projects?*
Statement Of Interest
Your Statement of Interest should include the following information (500 words max):

1. What are your personal, educational, and career goals? What are your ultimate career aspirations?

2. What extracurricular, community, volunteer, or leadership activities have you been, or are you currently involved with? Include dates of participation and a brief description of each activity. You may provide an explanation for lack of involvement under special circumstances.

3. Do you have any special circumstances, such as financial hardship, family responsibilities, etc.?

4. Any other information you wish the Scholarship Committee to consider.
Statement Of Interest:*
Additionally, you may submit a brief statement telling the Scholarship Committee what receiving this scholarship would mean to you:

1. What will receiving a scholarship allow you to accomplish academically that you may not be able to otherwise accomplish?

2. How will receiving a scholarship assist you financially?

3. What would you like to say to the Scholarship Committee?
Additional Statement:*