Scholarship
$15,000 Scholarship Essay Contest
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The Odierno Law Firm is proud to announce the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship.
In 2005 Brianna lost her life in a tragic boating accident. She was 11 years old. That accident was the inspiration and impetus for Brianna’s Law, a comprehensive boater education law that now requires all power boaters in New York State to complete an eight hr boating safety course.
Brianna was a vibrant young girl who was a caring, charismatic individual. She was also a tremendous athlete. Brianna enjoyed several sports and particularly excelled at softball. She embodied the values of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. She was also a diligent student who worked as hard in the classroom as she did on the field.
The Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student-athlete currently in her senior year of high school in Suffolk or Nassau County who is planning to attend college. The recipient will be granted a one-time tuition award of $15,000.00 which will be paid directly to the institution of enrollment. Candidates may apply by submitting an application with an essay no longer than 500 words to [email protected]. The essay must explain how the candidate exhibits Brianna’s traits and characteristics and describe an impediment or disadvantage that the candidate has faced.
Applications will be accepted from January 15 to June 15 of each calendar year. The recipient will be selected by the Lieneck family and announced the last week of June.
Any questions about the scholarship should be submitted to [email protected]
Scholarship Requirements
- Current High School Senior
- Attends High School in Suffolk or Nassau County
- Attending a 4-year University or Community College in the Fall of 2024
Previous Years’ Winners
Wyandanch High School Scholarship
In furthering their ongoing commitment to the communities of Long Island The Odierno Law Firm P.C. (O2Law.com) is assisting the residents of Wyandanch by awarding an annual college scholarship to a deserving senior from Wyandanch High School. The award will have a total value of $20,000 and will be distributed $5,000 per year. The recipient will be announced each June and is chosen by the Administrators of Wyandanch High School.
