Susan McGraw Habitat for Humanity Scholarship

About the scholarship

The Susan McGraw Scholarship is need-based and is available only to active Loveland Habitat for Humanity recipient families who aspire to further their education to enhance their employment prospects. Eligible applicants may receive scholarships for educational, training, or certification programs at accredited institutions, furthering Susan McGraw’s legacy of fostering education and opportunity within the community.

Scholarship amount: $3,000
Number of awards: 2

Scholarship awards are one-time awards. The amounts awarded to a selected recipient may be used for tuition and fees. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.

Eligibility

• Be a member of a currently active Loveland Habitat for Humanity family who wishes to further their education to improve their potential for employment
• Demonstrate financial need

About Susan McGraw

This scholarship is a tribute to the memory of Susan McGraw, a dedicated educator with a strong passion for empowering individuals through education. Susan’s commitment to helping people find a better path in life through learning was evident throughout her career. Before becoming a mother to her two daughters, she taught at the middle school level. Later, after raising her children, she served as an Assistant Director at Sylvan Learning Center for a decade. Although she retired before relocating to Colorado in 2005, her family desired to ensure that her enthusiasm for education and community impact continued to thrive.