Alexea G. Karpinski Memorial Scholarship
Each Spring, Iron Girl Project awards scholarship funds to New Jersey high school student athletes who live their lives the Iron Girl way, as established by Lex. They must also be enrolling in a full-time accredited undergraduate program/school, technical/vocational training, or the military with a grade point average of at least 3.5. The amount of the scholarship is $2,253 which represents Lex’s field hockey and lacrosse goalie jersey numbers. Since our inception in 2022, Iron Girl Project has awarded 22 scholarships in the amount of $2,253. Funding is provided by generous donors.
Now accepting 2025 Applications
This scholarship honors the memory of Alexea "Lex" Karpinski by supporting high school student athletes who embody her spirit and values.
To apply, NJ student athletes must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Applicants are required to provide a Coach’s name and contact information for reference. Transcripts may be requested.
Applications are due no later than midnight on April 1, 2025. Award winners will be notified via email during the first week of May and will be honored at the annual IGP Laps for Lex 5K + 1M Run/Walk on June 8, 2025, at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ.
We encourage all eligible student athletes to apply and join us in carrying on Lex's legacy.
The essay prompt is: describe a challenge or obstacle you have faced and how your experience as an athlete helped you overcome it. How did you pay it forward by using those skills to help family, friends, or the community?
Let's continue to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in honor of Lex.
CONGRATULATIONS
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Cassie A
Voorhees HS
Vanderbilt
Bryce C
North Hunterdon HS
University of Florida
Grace R
Kittatinny Regional HS
University of Vermont
Ellie S
Voorhees HS
Endicott College
Sophia S
Watchung Hills Regional HS
Moravian University
Delaney S
Pingry
Skidmore College
Evan T
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
East Stroudsburg University
Amanda W
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Rider University
Alessandra W
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Fairfield University
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Paisley F.
Lehigh University
Laurel H.
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Sacred Heart University
Maria I.
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Long Island University
Elena L.
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Brown University
John “Jack” P.
Holmdel HS
James Madison University
Laurel R.
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Appalachian State University
Jillian T.
Immaculata HS
University of Delaware
Jack T.
Immaculata HS
George Washington University
Christopher Z.
Bridgewater Raritan HS
Brown University
2022 Scholarship Recipient
Grace I.
Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Clemson University
All scholarship funds are generated through events organized and run by Iron Girl Project, Inc as well as donations from individuals and businesses.
Selections will be made by the IGP board and scholarship committee in a majority vote. Topics are chosen each year that embody the mission of Alexea “Lex” Karpinski as described throughout IGP website.