Eagle Foundation Matthew S. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award

Eagle Foundation Matthew S. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award
Application Requirements

Completed application form and a copy of student transcripts.

Optional: One letter of support from a teacher; one letter of support from an advisor, coach, clergy member, administrator, or community member in support of applicant’s general worthiness of scholarship aid.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

The Matthew S. Hill Memorial Award is a $1,000.00 award that was established by the friends and family of Matt Hill ’03 upon his untimely death in June 2004. It is awarded to “best all-around male and female students”. Applicants must be in the Top 30% of their graduating class, have lettered in a sport, and show exemplary involvement in their community or in extracurricular activities.

When reviewing your application, we want to get to know you as well as we can. There is a limit to what grades and test scores can tell us so we ask you to answer a series of short answer essays. Use this opportunity to introduce yourself to the Awards Committee. Be open and honest. What you tell us in your essays allows us to better understand the information you have provided in your application.

Any questions about the application process may be directed to Taylor Rhody, Executive Director, via email at bmeaglefoundation@gmail.com

Applications are due at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 - no exceptions!

Applications will be reviewed in early April, and applicants will be notified shortly after. If selected for this award, the Eagle Foundation Academic Awards Banquet will be held on the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2026. More details to follow.
Application for the Matthew S. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award

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The post secondary institution that I have applied to is:*
I have planned for sufficient financial support to avoid withdrawing from this institution due to lack of funds*

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I understand that this application must be submitted by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
I have read and understand the requirements for this award and the terms and conditions under which it is granted.

Short Answer Essays

Required for all applicants
Please limit your answers to 250 words. Use this opportunity to introduce yourself to the Awards Committee. Be open and honest. What you tell us in your essay allows us to better understand the information you have provided in your application.
Briefly describe your long and short term goals:*
Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your development:*
Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets your apart:*
Choose a book or books that have affected you deeply and explain why:*
The most recent copy of your transcripts is required. By checking the box below, you are authorizing the Eagle Foundation to contact the Guidance Office for your transcripts*

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Optional letter of recommendation from a teacher

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Eagle Foundation Matthew S. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award

Application for the Matthew S. Hill Memorial Scholarship Award

Short Answer Essays