Manny Heaton Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship established in loving memory of Manny Heaton by his father, Tom Heaton. Manny was an exceptional individual whose life was tragically cut short in April 2023 due to an act of violence. The annual award will provide a scholarship to benefit the children of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) employees.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors who are children and/or legal dependants of current Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) employees. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 unweighted scale) and be planning to attend a two or four-year college or technical school.
Selection Criteria
Required short essay- 50%
Volunteering and/or work experience – 30%
Financial Need – 20%
Supplemental Requirements
Written essay (200 to 250 words) answering the following: “What does furthering your education after high school mean to you.”
Completion of the F AFSA.
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
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