More about the David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund

The David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Deadline (DCMSF) was April 30th, stay tuned for next year, Juniors. The Craig Scholarship Fund wants city residents and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) communities to know this local scholarship is available to all ERHS seniors. One recipient has been selected each year for over 30 years.

The current scholarship, for $10,000, is paid over a four year period.

This year’s recipient will be presented the first payment of $2,500 at the ERHS senior awards ceremony in the school auditorium.

The Craig Scholarship tradition began in 1986 as a tribute and memorial to David Craig, a 1979 ERHS graduate whose tragic death in 1984 sparked a desire by his family and friends for a lasting memorial and a rewarding response by helping others with education expenses.

The DCMSF is totally funded by private donations and gifts and is a nonprofit organization recognized by the State of Maryland.

To apply or to learn more about the fund, visit davidcraigmsf.blogspot.com. The telephone number is 301-474-7874.

Douglas Magnum is the president of the David Craig Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Portions of this story appeared in the Greenbelt News Review.

Senior Katie Warner selected for 2015 Scholarship

Congratulations are in order for ERHS senior and Greenbelter Katherine "Katie" Warner for being selected as the 2015 DCMSF recipient.  With Katie's selection on Tuesday May 19th she joined her brother Daniel, (2013)  as the 2nd brother and sister winners of the scholarship along with former recipients Corita and Nicholas Jones also from Greenbelt.


See the front page of the Greenbelt News Review for more about Katie:
http://www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/issues/GNR20150528.pdf

Senior Jessica Alvarenga selected for Scholarship

The David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund has selected this year's winner of the class of 2014 as Jessica Alvarenga.  Jessica became the 29th recipient to receive her award on that stage.

 On Thursday May 15th at the ERHS auditorium, Jessica was announced as the DCMSF's  $10,000.00 scholarship recipient.

Send Your Application before Wednesday, April 30th

The David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Board chooses an Eleanor Roosevelt High School senior each year to receive a scholarship for tuition assistance in continuing higher education.  

To be considered for this year's scholarship, please fill out the application form by April 30th.

The award recipient is recognized for his/her average to above average academic standing with greater emphasis given to those qualities that David possessed: active involvement in religious community, leadership in civic community and participation in individual and team sports.

$10,000 David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund highlighted in Greenbelt News Review

The Craig Scholarship Fund wants city residents and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(ERHS) communities to know this local scholarship is available to all ERHS seniors. One
recipient has been selected each year for over 29 years.

The current scholarship, for $10,000, is paid over a four year period.

Two current recipients are attending the University of Maryland and the University of Maryland
at Baltimore County. This year’s recipient will be presented the first payment of $2,500 at the
ERHS senior awards ceremony on May 15 in the school audi torium.

(excerpt from Greenbelt News Review article by Doug Mangum, 4/17/14)

Scholarship applications due April 30th

The David Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Board chooses an Eleanor Roosevelt High School senior each year to receive a scholarship for tuition assistance in continuing higher education.  

To be considered for this year's scholarship, please fill out the application form by April 30th.

The award recipient is recognized for his/her average to above average academic standing with greater emphasis given to those qualities that David possessed: active involvement in religious community, leadership in civic community and participation in individual and team sports.

Visit our Exhibit at the Greenbelt Library: December 2012

We've been sending ERHS graduates to college since 1986.

See our exhibit this month in the Greenbelt Library to read some of the history of the scholarship, see the names of all of our awardees, and to find out more about how to apply.

To donate, contact davidcraigmsf@gmail.com or call Doug Mangum at 301-474-7874.