Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarships 2026-27

The Schepp Foundation was founded in 1925. Over the last 90+ years, with an initial gift of $3,500,000, thousands of young students have received scholarship aid from the Schepp Foundation. These scholarships are made possible from the income earned on our endowment and the generosity of former scholars. We remain eternally grateful (as do all Schepp Scholars) for the many gifts that are received yearly and distributed to worthy candidates.

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Undergraduates must be under 30 years of age at the time of application. Graduates must be under 40 years of age at the time of application.

2. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and must enroll full-time in a four year bachelor degree or approved graduate program.

3. PhD candidates who have only the dissertation to complete and who are not enrolled in class full-time are not eligible.

4. High school seniors are eligible to apply during their senior year in high school for their first year in college.

5. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

6. Scholars who are requesting aid for a second degree at the same level for which a degree has already been awarded are not eligible to apply, for example, a second Bachelor’s Degree or second Master’s Degree.

7. Due to limited funding, the number of applications given to students enrolled in graduate study at medical, law or business school is limited.

8. A personal interview in New York City is required of all applicants. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.

9. Students who have previously applied for a Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship and who were denied an award are not eligible to reapply.

Awards are based on demonstrated financial need. The maximum annual award is $9,000.