How much funding does Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship provide?

Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 - $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship

Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Bright Minds Foundation (Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation)

Purpose: Honor the life and legacy of Laura E. Wallen, beloved Wilde Lake High School social studies teacher, and support students pursuing studies in the social sciences.

Geographic Scope: Wilde Lake High School graduates, Howard County, Maryland

Eligibility:

Wilde Lake High School graduates

Plan to major in one of the social sciences

Enrolled or enrolling in a two or four-year college/university

Award Details:

Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 per recipient

Use of funds: Tuition, fees, or cost of books

Award timeline: Applications released February 10 (Wallen's birthday)

Background:
Laura E. Wallen joined HCPSS in 2007 as a social studies teacher at Murray Hill Middle School and transferred to Wilde Lake High School in 2014 where she worked until her death in September 2017. She believed in the potential of each student and the power of education to create positive impact. The Wallen family established this memorial scholarship to embody her values.

Contact Information:

Bright Minds Foundation

Phone: 410-313-8992

Email: info@brightmindsfoundation.org

Address: 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Website: brightmindsfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process:
1. Applications are released February 10 annually (Wallen's birthday)
2. Submit application through Bright Minds Foundation process
3. Review timeline: Spring

Required Materials:

Scholarship application form (released February 10)

Standard scholarship application materials

Demonstration of social sciences major or intended major

Timeline: Applications released February 10; awards made in spring

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