Frederick W. Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D. Neuroscience Scholarship

Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/4/2025

Closes: 3/1/2026

The Frederick W. Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D. Neuroscience Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers, Florida. Students planning to pursue a career in neuroscience or a related field are encouraged to apply. Recipients are selected based on financial need and volunteer involvement.

Win up to

$4,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Resident of the U.S.

Attending Bishop Verot Catholic High School, Fort Myers, Florida

High school senior

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree

Studying neuroscience or a related field

Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work

Demonstrate financial need Members or relatives of Catholic Community Foundation staff, Board members, the Office of Catholic Schools, the Scholarship Committee, or Frederick and Melissa Schaerf are not eligible to apply.