Kelly Rossman-McKinney Scholarship

The Eaton County Democratic Party offers an annual scholarship named in honor and memory of Kelly Rossman-McKinney. The Kelly Rossman-McKinney Scholarship is a $500 non-renewable scholarship to a student seeking to further their education at a trade school or college. The application is generally available in the spring. 

2024 Scholarship Information

Deadline: July 31, 2024

The theme for this year’s scholarship is ‘Why Voting Matters.’ With a presidential candidate that posed a threat to our democracy, voting matters more than ever in 2024. This is something frequently stated, but rarely true. For this year’s applications, we are looking for a submission that tackles why voting is so important this year. That could be about a particular policy issue, like climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, or affordable housing. Or it could focus on the core pillars of our democracy and the need for civic participation. We are leaving the theme broad and open to the interpretation of students so they can showcase their creativity.

For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, please visit the scholarship application details.