Building Futures
Through Education
& Service
The Z-Man Scholarship Foundation provides Portland area students with educational opportunities and instills a lifelong commitment to learning and community service.
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Dedicated to duty, committed to community, and devoted to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
The Z-Man Scholarship Foundation was established in honor of Officer Mark Zylawy and his dedication to duty as a police officer while striving to improve the organization and the community where he worked. Our core mission is to provide students with access to additional educational opportunities and to instill in them a lifelong commitment to learning and community service so that each is prepared to live and serve as a responsible citizen.
Making a Difference in Portland
150+
Scholarships Awarded
Since our founding
$500K+
Total Funding Provided
Supporting education
200+
Students Supported
Portland & beyond
1,000+
Community Service Hours
Contributed by recipients
Educational Opportunities for
Tomorrow's Leaders
Our scholarship programs are designed to support Portland area students in their educational journey while encouraging a lifelong commitment to community service.
High School Senior Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors in the Portland area who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to community service.
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Supporting undergraduate students who embody the values of dedication, civic responsibility, and a passion for improving the communities they serve.
Learn MoreCommunity Service Award
Recognizing students who have made outstanding contributions to their community, reflecting Officer Zylawy's spirit of giving back.
Learn MoreZ-Man Memorial Scholarship
Our flagship scholarship honoring Officer Mark Zylawy's legacy, awarded annually to a student who best exemplifies his values of duty, honor, and service.
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Honoring a Legacy
of Service & Dedication
Officer Mark Zylawy served the Portland community with unmatched dedication and professionalism. Throughout his career in law enforcement, he worked tirelessly not just to protect and serve, but to uplift the neighborhoods and people he cared so deeply about.
His belief in education as the foundation of a better community inspired the creation of the Z-Man Scholarship Foundation. Today, his legacy lives on in every student we support — each one carrying forward his commitment to duty, honor, and community service.
Help Us Continue
Officer Zylawy's Mission
Whether you're a student seeking an opportunity, a donor wanting to make an impact, or a community member passionate about education — there's a place for you in our mission.
Z-Man Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • EIN: 80-0398701