Thomas A. Costello Courage and Character Award - Chaska High School
Funding Amount
Scholarship amount not specified
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Chaska High School, Chaska, Minnesota
Purpose: Recognizes students who exemplify exceptional personal strength, integrity, and leadership. The award celebrates students who excel academically while demonstrating resilience, kindness, and outstanding character.
Eligibility: Chaska High School students (typically seniors) who demonstrate:
- Exceptional personal strength and perseverance in the face of challenges
- Integrity and principled approach to life
- Compassion, empathy, and commitment to volunteering
- Academic excellence
- Community service and positive impact
- Leadership through supporting peers and organizing community initiatives
Award Includes:
- Scholarship to support academic pursuits (college or vocational training)
- Mentorship opportunity to develop leadership skills
Background: Established in honor of Thomas A. Costello's dedication to fostering education, compassion, and service. The award recognizes students who embody the values Tom lived by: courage, character, and a commitment to lifting up others.
Recent Winners:
- 2024: Halle Browning, Tate Miller, Varun Sridhar, Yabsera Yidnekachew
- 2023: Noah Connolly, Kiana Tardia, Reese Williams, Lucy Wilson
What Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; Saint Paul, MN.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Youth programs
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