About the scholarship
The Susan McGraw Scholarship is need-based and is available only to individuals or family members engaged with and partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Berthoud, Fort Collins, or Loveland and who seek 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 the cost of attendance. 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, trade or technical school or university.
Eligibility
- Individual who is currently active with a Berthoud, Fort Collins, or Loveland Habitat for Humanity and who wishes to pursue educational opportunities.
- 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.
Brandon Long
2021 Susan McGraw Habitat for Humanity Scholarship Recipient
“Thank you so much for the scholarship this will help greatly for me staying in school without worry of needing to pay during my attendance at Full Sail University. This will bring ease to my wife’s mind and help us focus on our daughter and of course for me keeping good grades in the classes without financial stress or burden. We are honored and wish you the best of times for the going future for all that was involved with deciding on this award for my education and the future of my family.”
