The Mary Giboney Memorial Scholarship

Mary Giboney (1925-2020), for whom the Giboney Foundation was named, was the matriarch of the Giboney family. Passing after 95 years, Mrs. Giboney raised 5 successful children who now have careers ranging from education, healthcare, technology and entrepreneurship. Mrs. Giboney stressed the importance of education and family, and her giving attitude and spirit is what created the vision for the Giboney Foundation. In honor of her and her legacy, the Mary Giboney Memorial Scholarship has been created to provide financial support for a student of a minority background (African-American, Latinx, and native American) pursuing an education at an accredited two or four-year university.

The Mary Giboney Memorial Scholarship for 2022-2023 offers a $5000 one-year  ($2,500 per semester) college scholarship that provides financial and personal support focused on helping Giboney Foundation scholars succeed in college and life. The Giboney Foundation Scholarship can be used at any accredited nonprofit college or university, in the United States, to pursue degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)-based fields.

While there are key metrics used to qualify for the scholarship, recipients will embody character traits essential to the spirit of Mary Giboney:

·        Leadership

·        Community Service

·        Integrity and Honesty

·        Academic Performance

·        Respect for Others

Meet our 2021-2022 scholarship recipient, Mallory Butts

Eligibility Requirements

These minimum eligibility requirements must be met for consideration for the Mary Giboney Memorial Scholarship:

1. Be a graduating high school senior
2. Pursue a STEM-based field of study 
3. Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
4. Students will require a minimum, un-weighted, 3.0 GPA
5. A current transcript is required with your application submission
6. A final transcript will be required before the final award and distribution of scholarship
7. Financial need - determination is based on FAFSA documentation
8. Black/African American, Latinx, and Native Americans are eligible to apply
9. Letter of recommendation from one teacher and one community member (maximum total of three)
10. Finalists will be required to submit a 3-5 minute video explaining your career aspirations and how this scholarship will help the student reach their goals

Scholar Requirements

Recipients of the Mary Giboney Memorial Scholarship will also have these requirements to continue eligibility for the scholarship:

1. Undergraduate students will be required to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Transcripts for the previous semester must be submitted before funds are distributed to the university for the following semester
3. If your GPA drops below 3.0, you will be placed on 1-semester probation. Failure to increase the overall GPA to a minimum of 3.0 will be considered cause to forfeit the scholarship
4. Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in The Giboney Foundation Mentorship Program -requiring twice a month, 30-minute sessions with an assigned mentor
5. Participate in nearby Giboney Foundation events (e.g., fundraisers, community service) - one per semester

Application Deadline

The deadline to receive applications is March 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm ET

Selection and Notification

Scholarship finalists will be chosen by April 15, 2022. Finalists will be required to provide a video submission (instructions will be provided once the finalists are selected) by May 1, 2022. The award recipient will be announced on May 14, 2022, at the Giboney Foundation Mary Giboney Scholarship Golf Fundraiser.

Application Submission Materials

In addition to this application, the following items must be included in your email submission:

1. Academic supporting documentation
2. Current High School Transcripts
3. Copy of FAFSA form
4. SAT/ACT Scores (if available)
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. One or more academic references (e.g., teachers, professors)
7. One or more community references (e.g., coaches, church pastor)
8. Essay - Please respond to the essay question at the end of the application (excerpts of your essay, videos, and photos may be used for promotional purposes)