About the scholarship
Each year we award a $2,500 scholarship to a JM senior who embodies Ceili’s spirit of service. We do this to encourage and support service-minded students to pursue further education. So far we have given $25,000 in scholarships to ten amazing students.
How to Apply
Scholarship Selection Criteria
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has made significant contributions through service to their local community and/or high school.
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who plan to pursue education and a career dedicated to public service, particularly in an area important to Ceili such as the environment, sustainability, human rights, global development, or realization of peace and justice.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Must be a senior student attending James Monroe High School (Fredericksburg, VA) and a member of JM’s Class of 2026.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to apply.
Must submit the Google form application by 6 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Google form link for student applicants can be found by clicking here.
Recipients
The Ceili Leahy Service Scholarship has been awarded to the following students:
- Epiphany Brown – Class of 2025
- Phoeboe Martin-Cole – Class of 2024
- Emily Mon – Class of 2023
- Lili Watkins – Class of 2022
- Lucy Hensley – Class of 2021
- Corbin Poyer – Class of 2020
- Will Rowe – Class of 2019
- Nellie Brady – Class of 2018
- Liza Cobey – Class of 2017
- Clara Camber – Class of 2016
How to Donate
These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors. Consider making a donation now by clicking here.