About The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship
The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship may be awarded annually up to two students at John Adams High School, Long Island, New York, USA, who have enrolled in a major/program of study in a field of Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science at an accredited four-year college or university.
This scholarship is made possible by the Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship Fund of the IEEE Foundation
2026 Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship Winner – Kaylee Malca
“I am inspired by the endless possibilities of the future and the mystery of what is still unknown. My family has always encouraged me to work hard, pursue my
goals, and believe in my potential. I am also inspired by the rapid growth of technology and its ability to transform lives around the world. I hope to contribute to that progress and be part of creating innovations that shape the future for the better.”
Schedule
The 2026 submissions window is closed and will reopen in 2027.
About The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship
The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship may be awarded annually up to two students at John Adams High School, Long Island, New York, USA, who have enrolled in a major/program of study in a field of Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science at an accredited four-year college or university.
This scholarship is made possible by the Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship Fund of the IEEE Foundation
Schedule
The 2026 submissions window is closed and will reopen in 2027.
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Scholarship Criteria
Eligibility
- A 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 (including Computer Science), Physics, or Math
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Self-nominations and nominations from others are acceptable
Prize
The Edith Hannigan McHale Scholarship may be awarded annually to one or two students. If two qualified candidates are selected, each will receive $2,500. If only one qualified candidate is identified, the full award of $5,000 will be awarded to that individual
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)
Naviah Izquierdo
“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.”
