Christian James Mazzariello Memorial Scholarship Fund

Direct application

$25,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Computer Science
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

U.S. high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who plan to pursue computer science, engineering, or a related field at a four-year accredited college may apply for the Christian James Mazzariello Memorial Scholarship.

One $25,000 award is granted annually and may renew for up to three additional years. Trustees may also award discretionary $5,000 scholarships. Recipients are notified in June.

Complete the application form by March 1 with proof of enrollment or acceptance and documentation of financial need such as a FAFSA SAR. The fund honors Christian James Mazzariello, a Lehigh University student who passed away in 2024.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application form
  • Two reference letters in sealed envelopes
  • Proof of college acceptance or enrollment
  • Most recent official high school transcript
  • Filed FAFSA copy
  • Personal essay
  • Responses regarding educational/professional goals, honors/activities, and community service/interests
  • Completed application form (typed or printed legibly)
  • Two reference letters in sealed envelopes from teacher, guidance counselor, mentor, etc.
  • Proof of college acceptance (may be marked Pending if not yet received)
  • Most recent official high school transcript (no photocopies)
  • Filed copy of FAFSA
  • Short-answer item 16: What are your educational and professional goals and objectives? (no stated limit)
  • Short-answer item 17: List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school or college (no stated limit)
  • Short-answer item 18: List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, and extracurricular activities (no stated limit)
  • Deadline noted as April 30th on the official PDF application (the official website's requirements page states March 1)
  • The primary $25,000 award may renew for up to three additional years.
  • Trustees may also award discretionary $5,000 scholarships.