This year, the Island Men has awarded five $2,500 scholarships to individuals in our area who are attending an accredited program of higher education or trade school. Including 2026, The Island Men have awarded a total of more than $62,500 in scholarships to date. Applications are closed for 2026 on this flagship scholarship program.
Eligibility Requirements
Any resident in the Ashely High School district. See Map
Open to graduating high school seniors or undergraduates currently attending a post-secondary or trade school
Accepted or Enrolled in an eligible, accredited institution by May 1st 2026
Submit application online by April 15th 2026
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to provide the following information and will be required to provide supporting documentation if selected. Knowingly supplying any false information on this application will be grounds for disqualification.
Name & Email Address
Current Home Address
Phone Number
High School attending or attended
College, University, Trade School or Apprenticeship Program attending
Most recent unweighted cumulative GPA
Military Service
Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
Work experience, Volunteer experience or extracurricular activities
Single page Essay as doc, docx or pdf
Essay Instructions
The Island Men is an organization dedicated to volunteerism. Our mission is to raise money that supports local charities and strengthen our community through participation in local civic, educational, and athletic activities that enhance the quality of life in our community. Describe in approximately one page the importance of volunteering and/or community service and how you plan to make this an integral part of your long-term goals and vision for your future.
Scholarship Selection Process
Applications must be submitted by April 15th 2026
Winners are selected based on anonymized applications by May 1st 2026 Winners will be required to provide additional supporting documentation (transcripts, FASFA, military documentation, identification, etc). Failure to provide appropriate documentation could be grounds for disqualification.
The Island Men will determine in their sole discretion a candidate’s qualified eligibility and all scholarship award