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Leah G. Schad Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

This scholarship is designed in memory of Leah G. Schad and is intended to support graduating seniors of Forest Hill Community High School who are enrolled in the Academy of Environmental Science and Technology for a minimum of three years. Applicants must demonstrate stewardship for the environment and must be involved in extracurricular academy activities, science fair, and Envirothon. Applicants must also demonstrate outstanding academic performance and must complete six to eight credits in the sciences.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must demonstrate outstanding academic performance
  • School:
    Must be enrolled in the Academy of Environmental Science and Technology at Forest Hill Community High School for a minimum of three years
  • College:
    Must be planning to attend an accredited vocational school, two or four-year college or university
  • Extracurricular:
    Must be involved in extracurricular Academy activities, Science Fair and/or Envirothon
  • Miscellaneous:
    Completion of six to eight credits in the sciences; Demonstrate stewardship for the environment

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Scholarship recipients are selected by the Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee on the basis of the applicant's academic record; potential to succeed; demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities; work experience; a statement of education and career goals; and unusual personal or family circumstances. Recipients are selected on an objective and competitive basis considering academic and non-academic factors. A personal interview for finalists is required. All scholarships are approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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