ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

Lena’s family and friends established the Lena Padovano Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2021.

This scholarship honors Lena’s passion for education and service to her beloved community.
The scholarship recipient(s) chosen from Midland Park High School will stand out for their impressive leadership, compassionate nature, and unwavering dedication to volunteer service in our community. Scholarship recipients must show strong collaboration skills, a profound sense of communal service, and a resemblance to Lena's admirable qualities.

Scholarship candidates should share personal experiences that showcase their support for peers, efforts to improve the community, and ability to inspire others to reach their fullest potential.

“Despite knowing they won’t be here for long, they still choose to live their brightest lives — sunflowers.”

– Rupi Kaur

FAQs

  • Three items must be in your application: completed scholarship application, two letters of reference and a personal essay

  • To be eligible to apply, all applicants must be a High School Senior of Midland Park High School. In addition, applicants demonstrate their “Lena-like” qualities through:

    • active participation in community service

    • possess leadership skills that impacts the community

    • passion and drive to help others