MURIEL SHEA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

MURIEL SHEA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP -
The Muriel Shea Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Muriel Shea, a dedicated educator at Pershing Elementary School in the Lexington Public Schools district. Throughout her career, Muriel was committed to helping every student succeed, encouraging them to grow, thrive, and become valued members of the Lexington community.

This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Lexington High School as they pursue post-secondary education in a field of their choice. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and other educational expenses at an accredited four-year college or university, community college, or career and technical education program.

This scholarship will award two $1,500 scholarships to graduates or graduating seniors of Lexington High School. The applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary education at a university, college, trade school or community college.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A current Lexington High School senior or a graduate of Lexington High School who plans to enroll in a post-secondary education or career and technical education program.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• Complete the Lexington Community Foundation Financial Need Statement, including how they plan to finance their education and any financial or personal obstacles they may encounter.

AWARD AMOUNT
$1,500

AWARD DISBURSEMENT
Funds will be sent to the Office of Financial Aid and the student’s school of choice. Additional requirements may be needed for payment.