The 2025 Program

Dates

The 2025 McMahon Scholars award covers the academic year starting fall 2024 and ending spring 2025.

Description of Award

The McMahon Scholars Program will award two (2) $1000 scholarships towards any accredited higher learning institution or professional certification program. The 2025 award is focused on the Personal Fitness program.

Criteria for award

  • Must be a currently registered Senior (12th grade) at West Springfield High School
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Must have received a final grade of “C” or below in at least one high school course
  • Must be currently taking at least one Fitness class at West Springfield High School
  • Must be interested in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related career/major
  • Must submit a maximum 1-page response to the following question:

Would you rather excel in strength or agility? Why?

Selection Process

West Springfield High School will provide a panel to select the winner of the scholarship. The 2025 award panel will be comprised of faculty from the Physical Education Department.