The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program

Special requirement

Essay required

Need-based

Requires community service

Overview

This scholarship is offered to students who are at least graduating high school seniors from Long Island, enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States, and pursuing a degree in the field of Special Education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, other behavioral majors. To qualify, you must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5, complete and document a minimum of 80 hours in volunteer hours working in the area of special education for your high school career, and rank in the top 20% of your senior class. You must also demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. To apply, you'll need to submit an essay and two letters of reference. Good luck!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 29, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.whelanfoundation.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Community Service

Highlight impactful involvement or participation in your community.

FAQ

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!

What is a letter of recommendation?

A letter of recommendation (letter of rec) is a letter written by someone in your life who can speak to your achievements, positive traits, and potential. It's basically a summary of why you're great and deserve the scholarship or funding you're applying for! Typically, students ask teachers, mentors, coaches, or employers (never family or friends). FYI: You have to ask someone to write a letter of rec for you.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!