Instructions for Applying

Dear High School Principals, Athletic Directors and Guidance Counselors:

On September 11, 2001 every American came face to face with how devastating an act of terror can be.  For the McGinly family, that terrorist act was not only devastating, it was very personal.  On that terrible Tuesday, Mark Ryan McGinly was working on the 92nd floor of World Trade Center One.  Like so many other young professionals, he lost his life that fateful day.

Since September 11, 2001 Mark’s family and friends have worked very hard to establish the significance of his short life and untimely death.  To that end, the Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship has been established.  Each year at graduation, the scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who best represent Mark’s love for sports and for life.

This year the Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 payable directly to the college or university the recipient will attend. Additional awards may be made at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

Please review the information available about Mark and the scholarship.  After you have carefully considered this information and your pool of student athletes, please download and give the application to the student(s) of your choice.  All Northern Virginia High School varsity athletes are eligible for the scholarship.  There is no financial need based requirement. Please be aware that past scholarship winners have been successful because they were carefully selected by their high schools for their similarity to Mark McGinly. This is an important consideration for the selection committee.

Applications must be post marked by May 1, 2008 in order for the scholarship selection committee to review them prior to the senior awards ceremonies and graduation 2008.

Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship Committee

Brian Cramp		Director, Mark McGinly Scholarship Selection Committee & Member of the Mark McGinly Memorial Scholarship Boards of Trustees
Justin May		James Madison High School Hall of Fame Athlete
Charles Ostlund		Principal, Oakton High School
James Person		Principal, Stone Bridge High School
Don Roth		Former James Madison High School Teacher & Golf Coach
Donny Skiados		Assistant Director, Annual Mark McGinly Golf Classic

Drew McGinly and Sean McGinly, Mark's brothers will review the selections
of the committee members and make the final decision by May 1, 2008.

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