John Lepping Memorial Scholaship

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 studentsseeking 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 a letter of confirmation by a physician. Proof required after award notification. Do not submit with the 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, and in DOC format only, no JPGS.

Deadline

Submission materials must be e-mailed no later than May 1, 2026 to: thelepfoundation@gmail.com. Due to the high volume of applicants, only award recipients will be notified.

All checks are paid to the school directly; under no circumstances can we make payment directly to the student. Scholarship awards may be used for the cost of attendance expenses. In order to receive payment, a student must have the school send to our offices the completed Verification of Enrollment form, whereupon we will issue a check, payable to the school, and mail it directly to the school to establish a credit in the name of the student. The student will be notified when the check is mailed. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up on all mattersrelating to his or her scholarship award.

Deferral Clause: Failure to Attend School in the Next Academic Year.