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    Magnus Wahlstrom Leadership Award

    Fairfield County's Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This competitive award recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic and social leadership within their school and peer community. Applicants must be nominated and recommended by their guidance counselor, show a passion for learning, and plan to enroll in an accredited four-year institution. Candidates must submit a specialized essay detailing their leadership experiences. The award can be renewed for up to four years if the student maintains the required GPA and submits a renewal application annually.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Connecticut
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • GPA of 3.00 or higher
    • Usable at: 4-year college
    • Must be nominated and recommended by a guidance counselor with a signed letter on school letterhead. Must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university. To renew, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Yes

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Obtain a nomination and signed recommendation letter from your guidance counselor, complete the online application, and submit a second essay detailing your leadership skills.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Fairfield County's Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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