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Thomas A. Costello Scholarship - Chaska High School

THOMAS A COSTELLO LEGACY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools

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:

  • 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.

    Contact: ashleycostello9@gmail.com

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    Fields of Work

    k-12-schools

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