Name: Lawrence D. Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Program – Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
Award Amount: Varies (examples show $1,000 to $5,000+ per award)
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The Lawrence D. Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Program, administered by the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, offers over 140 scholarships annually for undergraduates, graduates, non-members, and legacy children/grand-children of fraternity alumni. Awards support educational pursuits across a wide range of majors and institutions, with many scholarships based on financial need. Applicants may include members of the fraternity, alumni legacies, and in some cases students with interest in Jewish leadership or participation in youth organizations.
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