The 2027 Ridge Alumni Memorial Scholarship is a $25,000 grant for a Ridge High senior, whether qualified to graduate or not.

Three main criteria have been established by Ridge AMS founders:

• One criterion is exceptional character in the face of serious adversity, demonstrated by determination, good works, sacrifice, team play, overcoming significant setbacks, and the ability to turn a negative into a positive.
• A second criterion is evidence of significant personal growth and improvement while at Ridge High
• Finally, preference will be given to students for whom receipt of the financial award will make a difference in the student’s future. Although not strictly a need-based grant, its potential financial impact will be a serious consideration.

Recipients are vetted by the Guidance Department, and selected by the fund’s alumni board. Scholarship awards may be applied to any educational, vocational, or related expenses.

Note that the application requests an essay, and applicants are asked to agree that Ridge AMS can post an excerpt on this website. The winning applicant will be consulted before the essay excerpt is posted, and can delete any information they prefer to keep private. Ridge AMS is proud of grant recipients. Its goal is to celebrate their achievements, not cause discomfort to them or their families. Finally, please note that the use of AI in students’ essay writing is strictly prohibited.

The application deadline is Monday, February 1st, 2027.