2025Scholarships

2025 Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Program Scholarships

Leadership Initiatives offers scholarships to high school students from rising freshmen to graduating seniors for our Summer Internship Programs. All scholarship applications are due on January 25th, 2025, and scholarship awards will be announced at a later date.

Benore Futures in Global Defense Scholarship

The Benore Global Defense Scholarship aims to amplify board member Nicholas Benore's efforts to promote careers in security and foreign affairs. This scholarship is designed to empower students to pursue careers in government and international relations, while promoting key concepts of global security, awareness, and innovation.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives National Security & Diplomacy Internship.

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For the National Security & Diplomacy Internship

Benore Young Advocates Scholarship

The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship aims to amplify board member Nicholas Benore's efforts to improve criminal justice issues through youth advocacy. This scholarship is designed to empower students to pursue careers in advocacy while remaining cognizant of the importance of equality in the justice system.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives Criminal Law & Trial Internship.

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For the Criminal Law & Trial Internship

Elizabeth Stefan Health Innovation Memorial Scholarship

The Elizabeth Stefan Health Innovation Memorial Scholarship honors Elizabeth’s dedication to advancing health and wellness. It supports individuals passionate about improving health outcomes through innovation, compassion, and community engagement. Recipients gain opportunities to pursue education in health-related fields, developing the skills needed to create meaningful change and enhance society’s well-being. This scholarship inspires future health leaders to make a lasting positive impact in their communities.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship.

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For the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship

Emerging Leaders in Business Scholarship

Emerging Leaders in Business Scholarship Fund aims to further promote board member Nicole De Vera's efforts to expand educational opportunities to students interested in business, entrepreneurship, and accounting. The scholarship is designed to support and empower high school students who share Nicole’s commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs around the world.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives International Leadership & Business Internship.

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For the International Leadership & Business Internship

Dr. Paul Kostecki Memorial Scholarship - HOSA Exclusive

The Dr. Paul Kostecki Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Dr. Kostecki's passion for education, scientific research, and medical advancement. This scholarship will support deserving students who share these same qualities in an effort to advance medical innovation and research.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships to attend the Leadership Initiatives Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship.

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For the Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship

Kuehn Excellence in Security & Service Scholarship

Kuehn Excellence in Security and Service Scholarship aims to further promote board member Rick Kuehn's efforts to expand government, security, and military opportunities to interested students. This scholarship is designed to support and empower high school students who share Rick’s commitment to security, global citizenship, and civilian safety.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives National Security & Diplomacy Internship.

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For the National Security & Diplomacy Internship

Linda Carullo Memorial Scholarship

The Linda Carullo Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Linda Carullo's passion for education, her commitment to serving others, and her enduring love for her family. This scholarship will support deserving students who share these same qualities.

Two full scholarships and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship.

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For the Advanced Medical & Publice Health Internship

Marshall Bailly “Senior” Memorial Scholarship - HOSA Exclusive

The Marshall Bailly “Senior” Memorial Scholarship aims to continue Marshall's legacy by offering a full scholarship for the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship. This scholarship is designed to support and empower high school students who share Marshall's commitment to excellence, hands-on learning, and community building, and want to make a difference in the
lives of others.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships to attend the Leadership Initiatives Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship will be awarded.

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For the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship

Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship

The Ocbina Cybersecurity Innovators Scholarship aims to amplify board member Blushel Ocbina's efforts to provide real-world educational opportunities to deserving students. This scholarship is designed to empower students to pursue emerging careers in cybersecurity and technological innovation while continuing to promote equity and leadership opportunities.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives Cybersecurity & Defense Internship.

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For the Cybersecurity & Defense Internship

Ocbina Pioneers in AI Scholarship

The Ocbina Pioneers in AI Scholarship aims to amplify board member Blushel Ocbina's efforts to provide real-world educational opportunities to deserving students. This scholarship is designed to support students who share Blushel’s passions for innovation, artificial intelligence, and technological adapatation in industry.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives AI & Emerging Technology Internship.

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For the AI & Emerging Technology Internship

Victoria Stefan Leadership & Business Memorial Scholarship

The Victoria Stefan Leadership & Business Memorial Scholarship honors Victoria's legacy by providing full tuition for aspiring leaders in business and entrepreneurship. It supports high school students embodying Victoria's passion for innovation, integrity, and community service. Designed for those aspiring to impact the business world and uplift their communities, recipients gain skills and experiences to lead with purpose and drive positive change.

One full scholarship and ten partial scholarships will be awarded to attend the Leadership Initiatives International Leadership & Business Internship.

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For the International Leadership & Business Internship