Cancer Support Scholarship

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship has been designed by the Lep Foundation for Youth Education (a public charity that provides financial assistance to students residing in NY, N J or PA seeking to further their education).

Purpose

The Scholarship will be awarded to qualified students seeking to further their education by attending college. The amount of the scholarship is up to $5,000.

John Lepping was extremely proud of disabled students who mustered the courage and determination to finish their college education despite their setbacks. This scholarship will help to deter the costs of college for disabled individuals who may not have the resources due to overwhelming medical costs.

Eligibility

• Including, but not limited to physical conditions (spinal cord injury, loss of limb, birth defects, etc.) and psychological conditions (autism, post- traumatic stress etc.). Scholarship recipients must be able to provide proof of disability with letter of confirmation by a physician. Proof required after award notification. Do not submit with application.
• Applicant must be a permanent resident of New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

Criteria

• The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement through evidence of working to one’s potential, demonstrate eligibility in one of 3 categories outlined above and be accepted for admission at an institution of higher education, e.g. college, community college, university or vocational school. All grades must be substantiated by official documentation.
• Submission Materials  All items must be submitted to be considered eligible
• All applicants must submit a one-page essay providing a description of your condition and how it is a financial issue/challenge to you and your family. Include information regarding your goals and future ambitions.
• Provide a copy of school transcript and three (3) letters of recommendation from non-family members. All listed submission materials and application information must be received for the application to be reviewed. If applying electronically (preferred) to thelepfoundation@gmail.com, PDF and DOC format only, no JPGS. Please, NO staples on mailed submission forms.