René Lerer Community Spirit Scholarship

The René Lerer Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes a high school senior who is the dependent child of a Magellan Health employee, exemplifies community spirit through outstanding leadership and exemplary contributions, and demonstrates a commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community.

Magellan Health established this scholarship program in recognition of René Lerer’s unparalleled commitment to Magellan’s “culture of caring” and dedication to establishing the Magellan Cares philosophy. Recipients of the $5,000 René Lerer Community Spirit Scholarship will carry forward his legacy.

Eligibility
A graduating high school senior is eligible to apply for the René Lerer Community Spirit Scholarship if he or she:
* is the dependent child of a full-time or part-time Magellan Health employee with a minimum of one year of employment at the application deadline,
* exemplifies community spirit, and
* will enroll full-time in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited, nonprofit, two-year, or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year.

  • Preference will be given to students who have not previously completed a Bachelor’s Degree.

Evaluation
Recipients will be selected by the St. Louis Community Foundation based on the student’s commitment to, and academic preparation for, higher education; the quality of the essay(s); and consideration of unusual circumstances. Officers or employees of Magellan Health Services play no part in the selection of award recipients. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required.”

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either offered or denied in June. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account. Funds will be sent to recipients’ schools in August. Recipients’ names, contact information, college, and major will be shared with Magellan Health personnel.

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at the St. Louis Community Foundation at scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Donor
Magellan Health
Award
$0.00
Deadline
04/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Before you begin this application, please take a minute to read through the scholarship details. This will allow you to see all the eligibility requirements. Click on the scholarship name that is underlined and in blue ink in the upper left-hand corner to see the details. Check here to indicate you have reviewed the eligibility criteria.
  2. To be considered for this scholarship, your Scholarship Central General Application MUST include your FALL transcript for the current academic year. The transcript should show your name, school, grades, and cumulative GPA. If you previously uploaded an earlier transcript, please upload a new transcript to your General Application and change your answer to the GPA question. If your college choice has changed, please update that on the General Application as well.
  3. Full legal name of Parent or Guardian who has worked for Magellan Health at least one year:
  4. Provide the following information about your parent who works for Magellan Health: job title, work location (city/state) and daytime phone number
  5. Date parent or guardian began working at Magellan Health
  6. List any extracurricular school activities or family responsibilities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  7. List any volunteer/community activities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  8. List any work experience, including company name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and position(s) held:
  9. ESSAY: Provide an essay that tells us what community spirit means to you, including how your school and community involvement demonstrates your commitment to enriching the lives of others. (500 words max)
  10. Rene Lerer Scholarship RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an adult, unrelated to you, who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf and who can address your community involvement, contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will give details on how to complete the process.
  11. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  12. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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