W. Michael Larrick Memorial Scholarship Fund

The W. Michael Larrick Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 by Michael and Britney Larrick in memory of their father, W. Michael (Mike) Larrick, and his desire for his children to get the best education possible.

Mike Larrick was born in 1961 at the Winchester Memorial Hospital. After graduating from John Handley High School in 1980 he married and had two kids. He continued to work and raise his family in Winchester.

Mike Larrick was a hard working blue collar man who wore his heart on his sleeve and wanted nothing more in the world than to see his children succeed. Like many parents he worked unwaveringly in the pursuit of a better life for his children. Mike tragically passed on February 19th 2004 in a work related accident. After his death family, friends, and Mike’s employer all contributed and financially assisted both children so they could achieve the goal their father had set for them. The W. Michael Larrick Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in memory of his hard work and dedication to his children’s education. The goal of this scholarship fund is to allow others who have lost a parent or guardian the chance to pursue higher education.

The scholarship will be awarded to full-time students who have lost a parent or primary guardian and demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office. Recipients of this award must complete the scholarship application and essay as well as maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5. The scholarship award may be applied toward tuition, fees and/or books and will be divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. To be eligible to receive the award for the spring semester, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the fall semester.

The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria:

• Must complete a scholarship application
• Applicants must also complete the federal student aid application (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need
• Have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship
• Enrolled in at least 6 credits, preference to a full-time student.
• Loss of at least one parent or guardian
• Resident of Frederick County (preferred)
• Must be a recent high school graduate (within the last 2 years)

A scholarship review committee organized by the family will select the recipient based on the top 5 essays of eligible students.