Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School
Funding Amount
$1,200
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School
Funder: Thomas A. Costello Legacy Foundation
Geographic Scope: Chaska High School, Chaska, Minnesota
Purpose: Honors Thomas A. Costello's dedication to education and his alma mater. Education was incredibly important to Tom, making scholarships a cornerstone of the foundation's mission.
Award Amount: $1,200 per recipient
Eligibility: Chaska High School graduating seniors
Focus: Students demonstrating courage and character, including:
Background: Thomas A. Costello was a Chaska High School graduate who survived stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 15, went on to triple major at UW-Madison, gave a TEDx talk, and worked as an investment banker in New York City. He was known for mentoring others and believing in "paying it forward." He tragically passed away in a water skiing accident on June 11, 2021, at age 24. His family established the foundation to continue his legacy of education and helping others.
Contact: ashleycostello9@gmail.com
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