Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship
The Honorable Shawn M. Long was a distinguished judge and attorney, Marine, and an active community member who was dedicated to his family, his profession, his country and the people of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Shawn was also a devoted supporter of United Disabilities Services Foundation, serving for eighteen years as a member of the USDF board of directors and nine years as its Board chair.
Although he passed away January 7, 2023, Judge Long's commitment to his family, community, and country continues to inspire the community. In his memory, this scholarship seeks to assist Lancaster County, Pennsylvania high school seniors as they make the transition from high school to post-secondary education.
The Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship will support a dedicated, studious high school senior in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania who has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school. Strong preference for students who wish to pursue careers that advance the mission of United Disabilities Services, which is to help people by enhancing their abilities and helping them to live their best life possible.
To apply, write about your career goals, and share how this scholarship will help you on your path to achieving those goals.
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The application deadline is May 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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