The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation has established a fund through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation in honor of a former Trustee, Tom Leggat, in recognition of his interest in the advancement of youth and his dedication to the betterment of Lowell. The fund will allow the Greater Lowell Community Foundation to annually award at least one young Lowellian, ages 16 – 21, to partake in an experiential opportunity anticipated to transform their outlook in life, encouraging them to make life-altering choices.
Check out two Past Leggat Award Fellow's Stories:
Examples of the kind of opportunities that qualify:
- a post graduate year at an independent school,
- challenging outdoors and wilderness programs,
- college-level summer school
- specialized arts/creative summer program
- overseas travel and homestay programs
- year-long internships that have obvious enrichment potential,
- and foreign language acquisition and study courses.
The Leggat award may not be used for the purpose of conventional college scholarships.
NOTE: There needs to be an application and a nomination for the candidate to be considered for the grant opportunity.
Applications without nominations on April 16 by noon will NOT be considered for evaluation.
Questions or comments can be directed to:
