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Scholarships

Madison valued her friendships and lived by the motto, “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND.” Please tell us in 650 words or less how friendships and kindness have impacted you. Tell us how you can continue the legacy of Madison’s motto. The essay should explain how kindness comes into play in your daily life, a friendship or life change you have seen as a result of kindness, or how someone’s kindness towards you, maybe changed life for you.

  • Scholarship(s) selection is done anonymously with a numerical system versus name. This is being compiled outside of the MJS Foundation Board of Directors and given without any personal identification such as first and last name. Board members will vote, depending on donations and budget they will award $500 and $1000 scholarships paid directly to the winner or institution on behalf of the recipient.

  • MJS Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Criteria-Monroe High School Class of 2026 Graduate attending a post-secondary college or trade program after graduation. 

  • Scholarship will be awarded based on eligibility requirements stated above and your essay submission defining how Madison’s motto “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND” has impacted your life. This scholarship is intended to help alleviate a financial burden on the MHS Senior whose essay is chosen to pursue post secondary education

  • All submissions must include the following:

  1. First and Last Name

  2. Personal Email

  3. Address

  4. Cell number

  5. Potential Major or Program 

  6. Name of College/School plan to attend

  7. The address for College/ School

 

NOTE: Omission of any of the above information will eliminate your application eligibility!

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Submission deadline is

February 28, 2026

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2025 Scholarship Winners
 

We are thrilled to announce that nine outstanding students have been selected as the first-ever

recipients of the Madison J. Smallwood Scholarship!

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This scholarship was created to honor Madison’s legacy and to support students who value friendship and live by the motto: "In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND!"
 

Kindness influences our lives in more ways than we realize, and these students exemplify that spirit every day.

 

🎓 Scholarship Recipients

1st Place – Wesley Heinzelman - Awarded $2,025

2nd Place – Samuel McCausland
3rd Place – Caleb Mann

Additional Recipients (in no particular order):

Joey Brown

Benjamin Dirksen

Madelynn Frazier

Natalie Long

Carissa Pitsch

Suella Staton

 

We are incredibly proud of all nine scholars and look forward to seeing the meaningful impact they will make in the years ahead.

 

Warm regards,
Be Kind Like Madison Board Members
Lori, Shannah, Emily P., & Emily T.

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