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 48 college scholarships to high school students, totaling $120,000 awarded since 2016. Recipients’ college selections have included: