Sanford Memorial vnot dead yet Scholarship Fund

Who is eligible?

The extended family of Ruth and Matt Sanford who are just getting started out in life. That is the spirit of the eligibility requirements. The basics are listed below with a little more information in the frequently asked questions.

  1. Descendants0 of Matt and Rosalie Adams or Forest and Esther Heller.
  2. Beginning school under 25 years old
  3. Enrolled in any accredited school (see below) as a student

What do they get?

Eligible candidates currently receive $13,300 per year1 for up to four consecutive years. There are no restrictions on how this money is used. It does not need to be used on tuition, room and board, or school expenses.

When can they get it?

Once they prove they are enrolled in an eligible school2 a check will be sent for the current scholarship amount. The scholarship can be claimed each year for up to four consecutive years.

Where do they have to go to school?

In order to make selections as objective as possible the scholarship uses the same guidelines as federal 529 plans2. The general guideline is that any institution eligible for federal student loans will be acceptable. You can check a specific school at savingforcollege.com.

Why a scholarship fund?

College is expensive. Most people going to college pay for it using a combination of methods (savings, grants and loans to name a few). This scholarship does not aim to provide complete tuition but rather help for all of the things that traditional college funding methods don't cover. Most of all this is here to help our families achieve whatever their dreams might be. Ruth and Matt believe that anyone who wants to go to college should be given the chance. Why the odd name? Check out the frequently asked questions.

How do I get more info?

Please read the frequently asked questions for more information, including how to sign up if you're eligible. You can also email scholarship@mzsanford.com with questions.