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MAILING : P.O. Box 8, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Available to Midland juniors for summer programs, projects, and internships
The Cosby Award, funded by an endowment donated by Midland alumnus and former trustee Jon Cosby ’63, is an annual award available to support summer endeavors between a Midland student’s junior and senior year. As a school that believes in deep, experiential learning, Midland is grateful to be able to give this opportunity to our students. Thanks to the generosity and vision of the Cosby family, at least one Midland student each summer is financially supported in pursuing a project, study program, or internship of interest. The purpose of the grant is to finance participation in a program in which to explore a personal interest that might lead to a college major or future career choice.
Award Amount
Up to $4,000 per recipient, based on program costs
Awardees
1 to 3 students annually
Dates to Know for Summer 2024 Applications
November 22, 2023 – Application opens
February 5, 2024 – Initial application draft due
March 4, 2024 – Final applications due
April 2024 – Award recipients announced
September 2024 – Awardees interviewed post-experience
December 2024 – Community presentation
2022 Winners
Emmelia – Studied Number Theory at Williams College
Kate – Studied Racial Justice & Law at Colorado College
Jasper – Created a photography book focused on Eastern Washington Short-line Railroads
2023 Winners
Robin – Volunteered with Amigos Volunteer in Coclé, Panama
Cathy – Studied the Art of Perfumery in Paris, France
David – Participated in a STEM program in Massachusetts
Interested in applying? Check your Midland email for details.
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