Leonard A. Riggs Current-Use Scholarship
About the Leonard A. Riggs Current-Use Scholarship
The Leonard A. Riggs Current-Use Scholarship, established in 2024 by Chris Riggs ’16, honors the legacy of his father, Leonard "Lenny" Riggs. As the son of Jamaican immigrants, Lenny understood the transformative power of education in achieving economic and social mobility. Through this scholarship, Chris aims to continue his father’s legacy by supporting students who share a similar dedication to education, easing the financial burden faced by both students and their families, and helping them pursue their academic dreams.
About the Fund
The Leonard A. Riggs Current-Use Scholarship provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students through the Division of Student Affairs. Eligible recipients will:
- Have participated in programs and initiatives that benefit the Black student community and/or have been members of the Student Success Leadership Council. The Student Success Leadership Council is open to students of all backgrounds.
- Be evaluated and selected based on student involvement and responses to questions on the Division of Student Affairs scholarship application
- Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in the Robert H. Smith School of Business
University students of all backgrounds and races are eligible for this scholarship.
How to Apply
For more information on how to apply to the Leonard A. Riggs Current-Use Scholarship, please contact us at sagiving@umd.edu or 301-314-4900.
Past Scholars
