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.

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)