Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients. See the full list.
What is The Scholarship Foundation?The Scholarship Foundation recognizes Archie Williams High School seniors for their outstanding achievement in high school and assists them financially with the continuation of their education.
Each year the Scholarship Foundation awards twenty $3,000 scholarships in honor of or in memory of people from the AWHS community. Funds are raised from endowment income and donations from individuals in our community, with many supporters choosing to honor current or past AWHS students, faculty or administrators with their gifts. We are grateful for our community's generosity. |
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Community Spotlight: Kevin and Laura Shea carry on their son’s legacy
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Scholarship Foundation board member and former president Kevin Shea and his wife Laura first got involved with the foundation in 2010 when their son, Nick, passed away. Family and friends wanted to do something for the dedicated Drake and San Diego State graduate, and assisting Archie Williams students reach their potential through higher education seemed the perfect cause.
“He was a good student, he was in the arts, and he enjoyed the whole Drake experience… it was cathartic and healing to have something to remember Nick on a constant basis,” Kevin said. The Sheas and their friends donate to Nick’s scholarship every year in his memory. Assisting students in accessing resources for a successful life fulfills them. “It's incredible to see a young person accepting that scholarship, a handshake, and a hug from me and my wife…. It's awesome to see [seniors] and know that they now know something about Nick and that they’re benefiting in their education, and we've given them that opportunity with some scholarship,” Kevin said. Their passion for uplifting students in their son's memory inspires the Sheas’ enduring commitment to The Scholarship Foundation. And they, in turn, inspire us and so many others in the community. |
Kevin and Laura Shea congratulating the 2022 recipient of the Nicholas (Nick) Shea Scholarship.
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