Our scholarship

The J. Robert Crouse Memorial Scholarship.

In honor of our founder’s lifelong belief in education and opportunity, the Hartland Area Project awards one scholarship each year to a local student continuing their education.

Who it’s for

Graduating Hartland-area high school seniors pursuing further education — college, university, trade, or vocational study.

What to expect

  • One scholarship awarded each year
  • Reviewed by a committee of community members
  • Apply online — transcripts and letters upload right in the form
At a glance

Award details

Award$2,500
DeadlineApril 1
StatusOpen
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How applications are reviewed

A fair process, built in.

One of Brian’s goals was to speed up and simplify evaluating applicants. The new system lets multiple reviewers score the same application independently, then records the final decision.

Apply online

Submit your application and documents through the form below.

Multiple reviewers score

Each committee member rates applications independently against the criteria.

Committee selects

Scores combine; the committee confirms recipients and records the decision.

Recorded & awarded

Selections and approval history are retained; amounts paid are tracked for our records.

Selection records and approval history are kept in the review system. Amounts, dates, and recipients of payments are recorded in HAP’s accounting and summarized in our annual reports.

The Hartland Area Project selects recipients on an objective, nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

Apply

Start your application.

Tell us a bit about yourself and your goals, and attach your documents. Your application goes straight to our review committee.

  • Takes about 15 minutes
  • Upload transcripts & letters online
  • Get an email confirmation right away

J. Robert Crouse Memorial Scholarship

Your documents go straight to the review committee — they’re never posted publicly. Max 10 MB per file.

Questions about eligibility?

We’re glad to help you figure out which scholarships fit. Reach out any time.