SCHOLARSHIPS

In an effort to honor those who are pursuing a higher education and have been affected by addiction personally, the Michael Wilkinson Foundation awards eight $2,500 scholarships to Arlington Independent School District high school seniors annually. Scholarship awards are based on school and community involvement, academic record, financial need, essay submission, and completeness of the application.

The Foundation has awarded 72 college scholarships to high school students, totaling $180,000 awarded since 2016. Recipients’ college selections have included:

  • Auburn University
  • Belmont University
  • Columbia University
  • Dallas Baptist University
  • McMurry University
  • Mississippi State University
  • Morehouse College
  • Old Dominion University
  • Princeton University
  • Stanford University
  • Texas A&M University
  • Texas Christian University
  • Texas Women’s University
  • University of Arkansas
  • University of California San Diego 
  • University of North Texas
  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • University of Texas at San Antonio

Scholarship Eligibility Checklist

Scholarship Application Terms and Requirements

Items for Submission


Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

From Arlington High School:
Jeremiah Adams
Sawyer Hutcherson

From Bowie High School:
Antwoine Wright

From Juan Seguin High School:
Rukan Hamzah

From Lamar High School:
Vince Castillo

From Martin High School:
Azeezat Alaka
Kylie Elizalde
Madison Olokpa

Previous Scholarship Recipients: