About The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship

The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship may be awarded annually to a female student at John Adams High School, Long Island, New York, USA, who has enrolled in a major/program of study in a field of engineering, Physics, or math at an accredited four-year college or university.

This scholarship is made possible by the Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship Fund of the IEEE Foundation

Naviah IzquierdoNaviah Izquierdo - Edith Hanigan McHale Scholarship Winner

“A few things that inspire me are my family and their constant support of me and my dreams. Without the support of my friends and family, I wouldn’t have the confidence I have in myself now to achieve my goals. People constantly frown upon people who come from the Bronx, New York, especially if they are first-generation students, so having the support system that I have and the goals that I have is what helps me continue on my journey to achieving my goal of one day becoming an aerodynamic engineer for a Formula 1 team.”

Scholarship Criteria

Eligibility

  • Female student attending senior year at John Adams High School Ozone Park, New York, USA
  • Accepted into an accredited four-year college or university and designate major/program of study in Engineering, Physics, or Math.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Prize

The scholarship award shall be a one-time check in the amount of US$1,000

Required Documents to Apply

  • Transcript as evidence of enrollment at John Adams High School and 3.0 + GPA
  • Evidence of acceptance to an accredited four-year college or university and designate major/program of study in Engineering Physics, or Math
  • Submit two referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic accomplishments (e.g, teachers, administrators)
  • Provide a personal statement (200 word maximum) that reflect your career goals
  • Provide results from most recent ACT/SAT (and SATII) – (Optional)