The Weekley Legacy Project is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational access and opportunity for graduating seniors across Kalamazoo Public Schools high schools, with a focus on students who demonstrate resilience, effort, and community involvement.
Scholarship Details
- Award amounts range from $200 to $1,500 per recipient
- Minimum of two scholarships awarded per eligible KPS high school or program
- Number of awards varies annually based on funds raised and school partnerships
- Supports college, trade school, military service, or workforce entry
- Scholarship checks are awarded in June
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduating high school senior enrolled in Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Attends Kalamazoo Central High School, Loy Norrix High School, Phoenix High School, or Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
- Michigan-based student
- No minimum GPA, SAT, or ACT requirement
- Students with a cumulative GPA under 2.0 must submit a brief academic explanation and growth plan
- Demonstrated participation in at least one structured activity such as a school club, sport, enrichment program, job, caregiving role, or community service
- No requirements related to citizenship, major, gender, race, religion, or postsecondary institution
Application Process
- Access the application portal when it opens on February 5
- Complete Section A with a 500 to 750 word personal statement describing hardship and its impact
- List up to five personal accomplishments in Section B
- Complete Section C with a minimum 250 word post-graduation plan explaining next steps and use of funds
- Submit the completed application by the May 5 deadline
The Weekley Legacy Project prevents bias in scholarship selection by using a standardized, rubric-based scoring process that evaluates each applicant using the same criteria (essay quality, leadership, service, resilience, and future goals). To further ensure fairness, essays are reviewed using a blind scoring method in which reviewers do not see identifying information such as the student’s name, school, or personal background details during the scoring phase.
