Frederick W. Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D. Neuroscience Scholarship

Direct application

$4,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Graduating seniors at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers, Florida, who plan careers in neuroscience or a related field may apply for the Frederick W. Schaerf Neuroscience Scholarship from the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida.

One non-renewable award of $4,000 covers tuition, books, fees, and tutoring, but not housing.

Complete the online application and financial-needs assessment with an essay on neuroscience goals, transcripts, FAFSA or SAI documentation, extracurricular and volunteer records, and proof of college acceptance. The scholarship honors Dr. Schaerf's legacy in neuroscience.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online scholarship application.
  • Financial-needs assessment.
  • Essay on neuroscience interest and future goals.
  • Academic records or transcripts.
  • FAFSA or Student Aid Index documentation.
  • Extracurricular and volunteer-service records.
  • Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university.
  • Academic records demonstrating high school performance
  • Details of extracurricular involvement and volunteer service
  • Confirmation of acceptance to an accredited college or university
  • Online scholarship application
  • Financial needs assessment