Scholarships
Lynn Osteen Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2026!
The Central Florida Chapter of ALA is proud to announce it will award a $1,000 college scholarship this year! The scholarship honors Lynn Osteen Wolfe who was dedicated to our profession, committed to excellence in education, and a good friend to many of our members.
Scholarship Documents:
Scholarship Application Form
Applicant Appraisal Form
To qualify, both the application and appraisal documents must be completed and postmarked by no later than February 28, 2026.
- Who is eligible? Employees, children and/or grandchildren of employees from CFCALA member firms may apply for a scholarship.
- Who decides on who receives the scholarship? The scholarship will be determined by members of the Scholarship Committee. Please contact Mellissa Waters if you have interest in serving.
- What is the process? The scholarship is awarded by "blind" selection. Upon receiving the application and appraisal, all identifying information will be redacted and the complete application assigned a number before being forwarded to other members of the committee for review.
Ray Herod Elevate Scholarship
For almost 10 years, CFCALA is proud to have the opportunity to donate a $1,000 scholarship to Elevate's McGill Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to high school seniors who are graduating from the Elevate program.
We’re honored to announce that the CFCALA Elevate Scholarship has officially been renamed the Ray Herod Elevate Scholarship!
This change recognizes and celebrates Ray Herod’s unwavering dedication to CFCALA, his years of service to our chapter, and his passion for helping others grow through education and professional development. Ray has been a champion of the Elevate Scholarship program since its inception, believing wholeheartedly in the power of investing in future leaders and creating opportunities for our members to advance their careers.
The Ray Herod Elevate Scholarship will continue to carry forward its mission of supporting legal management professionals while serving as a lasting tribute to Ray’s leadership, generosity, and commitment to elevating others.
Thank you, Ray Herod, for the countless ways you have impacted our chapter and inspired so many of us along the way. Your legacy will continue to empower and encourage future scholarship recipients for years to come.
