The Michael John Gallagher II Memorial Scholarship
Michael John Gallagher II had a passion for global communication — and his love for the discipline was central to who he was. Active within the Kent community, he flourished as a leader, ambassador, mentor and humanitarian. Michael spread kindness wherever he went, with a smile, wave or small talk. He made everyone feel like a friend. Michael graduated, magna cum laude, May 2019.
After graduating, Michael joined the Peace Corps. He dedicated himself to teaching English to the French speaking children at CEG Yebessi in Benin, West Africa.
Just two days after Michael’s 24th birthday, his life tragically came to an end. Michael’s short time on this earth left an indelible impression on so many people. The impact he made was felt around the world — in Chicago, Illinois; Kent, Ohio; Chengdu, China; Florence, Italy; Benin, West Africa; and Paris, France.
His legacy lives on
The College of Communication and Information is honored to offer this scholarship in memory of Michael.
To apply you must:
- Be a junior or senior enrolled as a CCI major
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Have a global mindset and interests
- Show a demonstrated passion for community and social issues and change
The Michael John Gallagher II Scholarship application can be found in ScholarshipUniverse.
(Banner photo credit: Shannon Clark)