GLS Memorial Scholarship

The Greg Richards, Larry Polatsch and Scott Weingard ("GLS") Memorial Fund was established by friends of Greg, Laurence and Scott to preserve and honor their memories. All three of these unique individuals were tragically lost in the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Although very different people, they each lived life to the fullest and brightened the world for everyone they touched. They shared a common bond through the University of Michigan and were all successful professionals at the Wall Street firm of Cantor Fitzgerald. The objective of the GLS Scholarship is to preserve the memories of Greg, Laurence and Scott by granting scholarships to the University of Michigan in the GLS name for students in need of financial assistance.

The scholarship of $12,500.00 per year will be awarded to one first year student enrolling in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), and is renewable for three years contingent on satisfactory academic progress.

The recipients must have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and have a family member who is a firefighter, police officer, emergency medical technician (EMT), or have a family member who was lost in the World Trade Center attack.

To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must call (734) 615-0660, or email lsascholarship@umich.edu, with your name, address and University of Michigan ID number. There is no additional application to complete, the candidate’s University of Michigan admissions applications will be used to select the recipient of the GLS Memorial Scholarship.

For additional information on the GLS Memorial Scholarship or biographies of Greg, Laurence, and Scott please click here.