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Mary Jane Coogan Scholarship

A college scholarship for a graduating senior of Lane Tech High School in Chicago who has been admitted to an accredited college, shows excellence in English, and has financial need. Apply by April 15 with recommendation letters, proof of admission, a financing statement, and a 250-word essay.

Award~$6,711average of last year's awards
DeadlineApril 15each year · submission required by April 15
Awards a year9A small pool: good odds if you qualify

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How to apply

You’ll need an essay, recommendation letters.

Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.

Is this legit?

Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.

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