Special to the Reporter

The Mercer Island PTA Council is currently accepting applications for the Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant (formerly scholarship). Until her death from cancer in 1996, Schaps was an active supporter, through the PTA and other volunteer services, of Mercer Island’s children.

The grant was established in memory of Schaps by her family and the community and has been given annually since 1996 to more than 50 recipients. Consistent with Schaps’ wishes, the grant recognizes a Mercer Island child who has suffered the death of a parent or who is currently experiencing the terminal illness of a parent. In 2010, the Schaps family funded an endowment for this grant. At that time, they requested that the grant also include Mercer Island children who have a parent serving on active duty with the military.

A grant award of up to $500 will be given to an elementary, middle or high school student to be used for an activity or other purpose that will aid a child or youth’s adjustment to this difficult life change. For example, the grant may be used for lessons, a camp experience, a trip, sports equipment, or a musical instrument.

Application deadline is May 28.

For information, visit https://miptacouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/nancy-schaps-memorial-grant