How much funding does Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School provide?

Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School provides $1,200 in funding.

When is the deadline for Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School offered?

Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School runs on an annual cycle.

Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School

Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$1,200

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: 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.

Eligibility: Chaska High School graduating seniors

Focus: Students demonstrating courage and character, including:

Academic excellence
Community service and volunteer work
Leadership and integrity
Resilience in the face of challenges
Positive contributions to the school and broader community

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.