The Foundation was created due to overwhelming support from the community for a scholarship in Michael’s name at Highland High School. The Foundation has now expanded it’s scholarship funding to other area high schools.

Scholarships are presented to students who clearly demonstrate a commitment to public service and express a desire to pursue a career involving public service. The student must also show intent to enroll in an accredited post secondary or trade school.

June 2014

• Two $1500 scholarships were awarded to Highland High School graduates
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Marlboro High School graduate
• $1000 scholarship awarded to New Paltz High School graduate

June 2012

• Two $1500 scholarships were awarded to Highland High School graduates Martiann Scott and Amanda Rhodes
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Anthony Tonelli from Marlboro High School
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Valerie Mele from New Paltz High School
• $500 scholarship awarded to Joey Puleo from Wallkill High School

June 2010

• two $1500 awards were awarded to Highland High School graduates Alyssa Abrahamsen and Jordan DePuy
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Vincent Fino, Marlboro High School graduate
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Kristina Ginnick, New Paltz High School graduate

June 2009

• two $1500 scholarships were awarded to Highland High School graduates, Patrick Donovan and Robert Tracz
• $1000 scholarship awarded to Daniel McHale, Marlboro High School graduate
• $1000 scholarship awarded to , New Paltz High School

June 2008

• two $1500 Scholarships were awarded to Highland High School graduates, Katelynn Drake and Jesse Scriber

June 2007

• two $1500 scholarships were awarded to Highland High School graduates, Matthew Thibault and Raiana Wilk