The William Michael
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
funds to students enrolled in four-year colleges.
Background
In 1998, I was a senior at Pittsburg High School. I applied for various scholarships through the Pittsburg High School scholarship application. I was the recipient of 5 scholarships. After receiving these scholarships, my goal was always to become a person who could give back to those who helped me. In 2018, I searched for those 5 scholarships, and I was able to find 1. I was fortunate to give them back the funds they once gave me. Thereafter, I contacted Pittsburg High to see how I could become a scholarship donor. In 2019, I created The William Michael College Scholarship Fund. I aimed to give scholarships to Pittsburg High School Seniors with various criteria.
Mission Statement
The William Michael College Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to deserving students who are enrolled in accredited four-year colleges and universities.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a college education, regardless of their financial circumstances. We are committed to helping students achieve their dreams of higher education and making a difference in the world.
Vision Statement
I’m determined to have this organization provide a scholarship to every deserving applicant.
William Michael Murdoch
Founder/ President/CEO
c/o1998
Tax ID#92-0531899
Our Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIP
- Graduating High School student attending an accredited four-year College/University
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.25
- First in the family to attend a four-year College/University
- Minimum of 70 hours of Community Service
- From a Single-Parent Household
- Preference is given to at least one Pittsburg High School baseball player who also meets the other eligibility requirements
History of Scholarship
The William Michael College Scholarship was founded in 2019 with a mission to help pave a road to success through college scholarships for high school students. I, William Michael, graduated from Pittsburg High School (Class of 1998). After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, my mission has been to give back to my community, just as I was given the opportunity for success.
Purpose of Scholarship
This is a merit-based scholarship program with award selection that is competitive in nature. Scholarship funds will be put towards the costs of undergraduate tuition, fees, dormitory costs, and other college expenses. The William Michael Scholarship Committee will award one-time-only scholarships to eligible applicants. Preference for one of the scholarships will be awarded to a Pittsburg High School Baseball Player who also meets the eligibility requirements.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
