This is now a two-year scholarship

Marshall Egan was a 1954 graduate of Racine park High School. During his lifetime in Racine, Marshall was a caring community member, neighbor, and friend, who lent his open mind, helping hand and loving heart. Marshall strongly felt that college (post-high school) education helps prepare young adults for life’s challenges, diverse career opportunities, and life-long learning.

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support first generation college students from Racine Park High School, who show academic promise and have demonstrated involvement in their community.
The scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) graduating from Racine Park High School by the end of spring semester 2023.
Scholarship winners will be awarded $1,500 for the 2023/24 and the 2024/25 academic years. Payments will be made on a $750/semester basis. Maintenance of a 2.5 GPA is required.

Scholarship Qualification

Eligible applicants must submit:

1. Application Form (see link below).

  Marshall Egan Scholarship 2023 Application (PDF)

    Marshall Egan Scholarship 2023 Application (MS Word)

2. Official high school transcript - most recent two years.

3. Community Service Participation – Record and Information during High School; form included in application. If no Community Service, explain other activities, jobs, family commitments outside of school. Community Service Form: PDF or MS Word

4. Letters of recommendation from one teacher and one school counselor. 
One additional (optional) recommendation letter, related to applicant’s record of Community Service, may also be submitted.

5. ACT and/or PSAT/SAT test scores (plus other Achievement test and Advanced Placement scores, if available).

6. Scholarship Essay: up to three pages, double-spaced in response to the following question:

Your education from Kindergarten through High School has lasted 13 years.  And now, you are about to achieve a big milestone by graduating from Park High School in June 2023!  What you have learned these past 13 years will help you set new goals. What milestones (goals) do you hope to achieve 13 years from now when you are 30 years old?

Only fully completed applications will be considered.

Applications must be received by April 24, 2023

Email your application to: 
Heather@MarshallEganScholarship.com

For additional information, contact: 
Marshall Egan Scholarship Committee
Email: Heather@MarshallEganScholarship.com

Selection Process

Selection will be based on committee evaluations of each applicant’s (a) essay;
(b) letters of recommendation; (c) record of community service; (d) academic achievements; (e) extracurricular activities including work; and (f) honors/awards/recognition. Scholarship Review Committee decisions are final upon announcement of recipient(s).