Welcome to MEM Scholars

• Must be a graduating high school Senior who has lived in Colorado or Washington for your full Junior and Senior years of high school.
• Achieve a minimum weighted average GPA of 3.5 in high school or above, and have minimum college test scores of 28+ on ACT or 1200+ on the SAT.   
• Meet the financial eligibility requirements below 
• Be a U.S. citizen or have applied and started the process for citizenship, legal status or lawful presence. (Students will need to show evidence of in-process situations.) Visit our FAQ page to learn more about citizenship status.

To be eligible for the McGoldrick Scholarship Program, applicants must demonstrate financial need through Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $150,000 or less on the 2023 federal tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a dependent, plus a review of other assets. 

For more information go to How To Apply.

Michael McGoldrick was a successful academic, teacher, investor, conservationist, and patron of the arts. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, and exploring. He had a voracious appetite for both knowledge and adventure. While he enjoyed a variety of professional careers, there was a common thread of helping others expand their knowledge, whether in the classroom or board room. He encouraged his students and co-workers to consider the world through a lens of comparative economics and compassionate human rights.  

MEM Scholars will be selected whose lives, interest and pursuits align with the values that Michael held dear in his life.  

• A passion for knowledge and discovery, both academic and experiential. 
• A strong belief in basic human rights for all. 
• A belief in truth, justice, and the rule of law. 
• The profound role that art and music play in human society and culture.  
• An appreciation of the outdoor world and environmental conservation.  

MEM Scholars applicants will use our online application portal to upload the information requested. Confirmation of your completed application will be provided by reviewers via email. 

Learn more about the application timeline here.

The MEM Scholars are provided $25,000 a year for qualified educational expenses. These include tuition and fees, room and board, a new laptop computer, books, and supplies. 

Additional resources as needed to support your success!

As a MEM Scholar you can attend any accredited institution in the U.S or abroad.  

• Submit semester transcripts to renew the scholarship at the end of each academic term.  
• Remain on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree within four academic years.  
• Maintain academic performance, including a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.  
• Maintain bi-annual communication with the MEM Scholars board.  
• Adhere to the Scholars Code of Conduct 

Use our online application portal that will save all your uploaded data for review and processing.