2026 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship Application Form

  • 2026 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship Application

  • One Midway High School Senior will be awarded the Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The winning applicant will be announced during the Commencement on Thursday, May 7th. All 2026 Midway Seniors are invited to apply. The information you provide on this online application will help the Scholarship Selection Committee determine your qualifications for this prestigious honor. The Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship Foundation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status or economic status.

  • LEAH COLLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARS

    Previous Scholarship Recipients:
  • 2021 RECIPIENT: Kaleel Shumate

    2021 RECIPIENT: Kaleel Shumate

    Missouri State University MAJORS: Journalism & History
  • 2021 RECIPIENT: Chandra Ward

    2021 RECIPIENT: Chandra Ward

    Connors State College & Oklahoma State University MAJOR: Agriculture Education
  • 2022 RECIPIENT: Chanya Thomas

    2022 RECIPIENT: Chanya Thomas

    Northeastern Oklahoma State University MAJOR: Social Work
  • 2023 RECIPIENT: Nathan Duvall

    2023 RECIPIENT: Nathan Duvall

    Connors State College MAJOR: Agriculture Business
  • 2024 RECIPIENT: Hayden Burdick

    2024 RECIPIENT: Hayden Burdick

    University of Oklahoma MAJOR: Pre-Medicine
  • 2025 RECIPIENT: Lyndon Watson

    2025 RECIPIENT: Lyndon Watson

    Connors State College MAJOR: Nursing

  • YOUR LEAH COLLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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  • YOUR FAMILY:

  • YOUR CHARACTER REFERENCES

    Identify below: one Midway teacher and one other person in your community (who is not employed at Midway Public Schools) who could attest to your character, integrity and leadership potential. Please do not list family members as references.

  • YOUR ACADEMICS:

  • To What Trade Schools, Colleges and/or Universities Are You Applying?

    In order of preference, please list below the institution(s) you are seriously considering:

  • YOUR CAREER GOALS:

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  • YOUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

    List the names of school clubs to which you have belonged and any extra-curricular activities in which you've participated. Include 1) any leadership positions you've held in each club/activity and 2) the year(s) you held each position. (Examples are provided below).

  • YOUR SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP:

    If you have participated in high school varsity sports or in community-based league sports, detail those activities in this section. Please list each sport you've played, Including: 1) Name of the sport; 2) The year(s) you played that particular sport; 3) Any leadership positions you may have held in each sport. (Examples are provided below).

  • YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE:

    If you have participated in community service activities, please list each of the organizations that you have served below. Include: 1) what service you provided to each organization; 2) the year(s) you served; and 3) your approximate length of service to each organization. (Examples are provided below).

  • YOUR AWARDS AND HONORS:

    Have you been recognized with awards or honors at school, in sports programs or from community organizations? If so, list these recognitions below. Please provide the name of each award or honor and include the year(s) you received each recognition. (Examples are provided below).

  • OTHER LIFE EXPERIENCES:

    Do you have unique talents; favorite hobbies or life-changing experiences that have broadened your horizons and helped to shape you into a well-rounded person? If so, tell us about two of them and briefly describe how each experience has contributed to your personal growth.
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  • YOUR PERSONAL INSIGHT ESSAY:

    Express yourself by providing ONE brief writing sample in the space provided below. ANSWER ONLY ONE of the following two questions--your choice. Please respond concisely to the ONE question you select. While there are no "right" or "wrong" answers, your response will help judges assess: (1) your critical thinking rationale; (2) your ability to express yourself in writing; and (3) your use of proper grammar and punctuation. Please leave the space blank under the question you do not answer. (100 WORDS OR LESS).
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  • YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

    If you work (or have previously worked) any part-time or full-time jobs, tell us about your work experiences. List up to three places of employment. Also, include the approximate number of hours per week that you work(ed) at each job, and the length of time you were employed there. (Examples are provided below).

  • PERSONAL DATA:

    The three questions in this section request personal Information you may want to share for the Selection Committee's consideration. These questions are OPTIONAL--your application will NOT be penalized if you choose to not respond to any of these questions.
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  • STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY:

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