Mary Jane Coogan Scholarship for English Achievement Trust

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

The applicant shall submit the following items A. Letters of recommendation and support from Lane Tech faculty members and/or others with knowledge of student's needs and accomplishments. B. Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. C. A brief statement on how the student plans to finance his or her college education. D. An essay of 250 words or less stating how his or her experience as a student at Lane Tech, either in an English class or with a specific teacher or…

Deadlines

Submission required by April 15

Limits on who can apply

The recipient shall be a graduating senior at Lane Tech High School who: A. Has been admitted to an accredited college or university. B. Has demonstrated excellence in English. C. Has exhibited financial need.

Grants paid in 2025

$63,040, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.