CO David J. Leahy
8th Grade Scholarship Examination
March 1, 2025
All Hallows High School
111 164th Street
Bronx, NY
0800hrs
The Applicant must be a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, sibling (brother or sister), niece, or nephew of a Regular Member as defined in the By-Laws of the NYCD Emerald Society Inc. (Emerald Society, Correction Department, City of New York)
In addition, the Applicant’s sponsor must be a member of the Society in good standing at the time of the application and for two consecutive years before January 1 of the year to the 2025 examination.
Exception: a member of NYCD who has joined the Emerald Society within one year and who otherwise meets the requirements stated may be considered eligible.
The Applicant must be in the 8th grade and entering Catholic/Private high school 2025-2026 school year. The scholarship award is sent directly to the Applicant (s) High School’s account. The Award recipient(s) are selected based on a written test conducted by the Scholarship Committee on March 1, 2025. The last day to submit this application is February 28, 2024.
One scholarship award of $1250 (1 to 6 applicants)
Two scholarship wards of $1250 (7 applicants)
Your 2025 dues must be paid.
If you have any questions onIf you have any questions on eligibility or other concerns, don’t hesitate to contact the scholarship chairman.
Brian J. Sharkey,
Scholarship Chairman
516-643-1900
bjsgarda317@icloud.com
CO DAVID J. LEAHY SCHOLARSHIP
David J. Leahy, a Correction Officer with 29 years of service and an Emerald Society Irishman of the Year, established the Emerald Society Scholarship program in 1972. He continued to manage the program alongside his wife, Peggy Anne Leahy, until his passing in 2005.
Prior to his role as a Correction Officer, Dave proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He dedicated 39 years of his life as an usher at St. Eugene’s RC Church. Additionally, he actively participated in various community organizations, including the Holy Name Society, Emerald Society, Parents Association of Iona Prep & Ursuline School, and the Henry S. Richards Little League.
Dave was born and raised in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States in 1948.
Dave was instrumental in the passing of Kiernan’s Law, named in honor of his grandson Kiernan Dunne, which enabled background checks on caregivers.