The Matthew Friedman DREAM BIG Memorial Scholarship

Position Type:Marlboro High School/The Matthew Friedman "DREAM BIG" Memorial ScholarshipDate Posted:1/23/2025Location:MRHSTHE MATTHEW FRIEDMAN "DREAM BIG" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (MRHS Students)The Matthew Friedman "Dream Big" Memorial Scholarship is in loving memory of Matthew Friedman, Marlboro HS Class of '22. On the morning of April 12, 2023, the world lost a bright light far too soon. Matthew passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19, in his freshman year at Cornell University due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Matthew was an elite academic, an accomplished runner, and an active member of clubs and student government here at Marlboro High School. Matt was also a supporter of the local community as a volunteer EMT. The scholarship bearing his name will go to the student that most embodies the things important to Matt, academic excellence, and service at both the school and community levels. The scholarship's name is taken from Matt's Marlboro High School graduation speech where he told his fellow graduates on the center of the football field, to "Dream big, and seize your potential".One (1) $2,200 Scholarship to represent Matthew's Class of 2022.Application Criteria:MRHS StudentCopy of transcriptResumeSelection Criteria:Exhibit academic excellence;Demonstrate commitment to the school community and local community;An essay describing how you dream big.