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 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.