Creating Meaningful Education Impact through Scholarships & Student Loan Debt Reduction.

Scholarship Goals

The Whelan Foundation awards grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is our goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on Long Island that are normally denied them because of cost.

We believe that everyone should have the chance to succeed.

Information & Deadlines

Now Accepting Applications!

Applications Must Be Postmarked By March 30

To apply, please download, complete, and return the required forms for either Scholarships or Student Loan Debt Reduction. Application criteria and deadlines must be met in their entirety.

Scholarship Awards
Our Academic Scholarship is up to $80,000. $20,000 per year for four years.
Our Student Loan Reduction Scholarship is up to $20,000. $5,000 per year for four years.

Scholarship Application Package Student Loan Debt Reduction Package

Past Scholarship & SLDR Recipients

Christian Jovel-Arias

2017 Scholarship Recipient
SUNY Cortland
Inclusive Education & Social Sciences

“Being a part of the Whelan Foundation has helped me achieve my goal, advocating for individuals who are neurodiverse, and helped me be the first in my family to attend college!”

Maggie Trotter

2012 Scholarship Recipient
Mount Saint Mary College
Adolescent English Education & Special Education

“The Whelan Foundation has helped support my education and allowed me to do what I love every day; molding adolescents’ minds and impacting individuals with special needs in a positive life-changing way.”

Nicole DeVito

2017 SLDR Recipient
Queens College / St. John’s University
Masters Degree & Elementary Education Certificate

” I wanted to personally thank The Whelan Foundation for helping our school and me personally. You are such an amazing foundation I am proud to be associated with.”