SAT's will be held at Valley View High School on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The deadline to register for this date is Friday, September 2, 2022.
Registered students are asked to arrive by 7:30 am and wait outside the Commons area doors for the SAT staff to greet you and direct you to your testing room. Please bring an acceptable ID, your calculator, additional #2 pencils, snack & drink.
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The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Saturday, October 15, 2022 beginning at 8:00 AM. Juniors and Sophomores who wish to take the PSAT had to be registered in the Guidance Office by Friday, May 28, 2022. Since there are a limited number of the tests available, any student who has not registration will be able to on a first come/first serve basis by Friday, September 9, 2022. The cost of the test is $30.00 Cash, check, or money order will be accepted. Checks can be made out to “Valley View Guidance”. The student will receive a practice booklet at the time of registration.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
· Critical reading skills
· Math problem-solving skills
· Writing skills
You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.
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Seniors who wish to apply to college, technical school or trade school should be preparing their applications now. You can begin by researching and visiting the colleges you are interested in. Take advantage of the OPEN HOUSES that the colleges will be having this Fall. Some dates are posted on the Guidance bulletin board near the cafeteria, or you can look on-line at your college of interest.
Most colleges now are requesting that you apply on-line. Some even waive the registration fee if you do. On-line applications need to be followed up with the counselor form and high school transcript. Students requesting transcripts MUST fill out a Transcript Release Form. The form can be obtained in the Guidance Office and must be signed by BOTH the student and their parent. Students needing Letters of Recommendation are asked to pick up a Recommendation Request Form in the Guidance Office. They are to fill it out and give it to the teacher(s) they are requesting a letter from. When the teacher has completed the letter, they are to give the student the letters in sealed envelopes. Please make sure you tell your teacher how many letters you will need.
In order for the Guidance Office to process applications, please allow 2 – 5 days. Postage will be required for us to mail out applications, counselor forms, letters of recommendations, and transcripts. We try to group all of the letters and forms together so the college will receive everything together. Depending on the number of papers in an envelope and the size of the envelope, we will need up to four postage stamps per college.
Application Checklist
Recommendation Request Form – to request teacher or counselor recommendations. Please allow 2 weeks to process request. Letters must be in sealed envelopes with the teacher’s signature on the back.
Completed and signed application and fee. (if not done online)
Transcript Request Form – for official copy of high school transcript
Official SAT scores sent by College Board – Some colleges do not accept the score reported on your high school transcript. Note: Seniors applying to Penn State are required to have their scores send directly from College Board. When registering for the SAT, be sure to use the code 2660 for Penn State.
Counselor Form – if requested by the college.
Resume – Not always requested by the college, but could be included.
Essay – If applicable
3 months ago
On this page you will find scholarships that are available to graduating seniors. Check back often to see when new scholarships will become active.
AnyCollege.Net scholarships are given away randomly to college bound students regardless of GPA or test scores. To enter, students simply need to go to www.anycollege.com and click on the "Win a Scholarship" button that is located on the home page. After filling out a short application form, students can click on the "Submit Form" button, and they are automatically registered. $1000 scholarships are given away on a quarterly basis!! Further details are available on the website or by calling at 866-900-9933.
2023 Horatio Alger Scholarship - This scholarship is available to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. To be eligible the student must be a full time student enrolled as a Junior in high school. They must be progressing normally towards graduation in 2024. They must intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, demonstrate financial need (preferably $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be a US Citizen. For more information or visit www.scholarships@horatioalger.org There will be 53 scholarships available and will range from $5,000 to $20,000. Deadline in March 15. SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program- This program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria also include high school completion by spring of 2019, commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree, Pell eligibility, student is under age 30, an United States citizenship. The Association will award 1020 scholarships in 2019 with a maximum award amount of $2,500 depending on the length of the program and need of the student. For additional information regarding this program please visit our website at: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
Students may apply online beginning March 15 at https://application.horatioalger.org.
The Pennsylvania Society -MacGuire Scholarship - The Pennsylvania Society is a non-profit, charitable organization with over two thousand members around the Commonwealth, the United States and the world. Its purpose is to honor achievement, to reward excellence, to promote good will and to celebrate service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to humanity in general. To apply a student MUST
Masonic Scholarships--open to seniors who are members of the Masons, siblings, children, grandchildren, and members of the Masonic-related youth groups. All available scholarships can be downloaded at www.pmyf.org. Deadlines for these scholarships are varied.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2023 Blair E Caboot Memorial Scholarship - The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NPCTM) annually presents a $750 scholarship to a deserving student from northeastern Pennsylvania. The scholarship is in memory of Blair E. Caboot, a past President of NPCTM and mathematics educator in the Abington Heights School District and Keystone College. The scholarship applicant should excel in mathematics in high school and have future plans in a mathematics-related field.
Eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, Wyoming.
To apply, students should fill out the outline form at www.npctm.org . A transcript and recommendation letter from one of the student’s mathematics teachers is required.
Application window is open from October 1, 2022 through March 3, 2023. The scholarship recipient will be notified by early April 2023. Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Vincent Pricci, Student Awards Chariman, at vpricci@gmail.com
PSECU 2021-- To qualify for one of six scholarships awarded for up to $8,000 (up to $2,000 per year, up to four years), the student must be a PSECU member by Monday, December 31, 2020. All applications must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon ET) on FEBRUARY 26, 2021 - no exceptions. A complete list is available at psecu.com/eligibility. Students who qualify may contact 1-800-237-7328 for an application or they may apply online at psecu.com/scholarships .
United Steelworkers Scholarship in Memory of Hugh Carcella
Six, 4-year scholarships, each with a total value of $4,000 is awarded every year. Scholarships will be available for use in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Winners may follow any course of study normally leading to a bachelor's degree. A two-year Community College is acceptable when matriculating toward a 4-year bachelor's degree program.
An applicant must be a member in good standing, or the son or daughter or legal ward of a member of a United Steelworkers, District 10 (Eastern) local union participating in the Scholarship Program; or the son or daughter or legal ward of a disabled or old age retiree or deceased member of an affiliated local union who was in good standing with the United Steelworkers at the time of their retirement or death. Applicants must be in the graduating classes in the year the scholarship are awarded. Applications may be obtained, upon request, from participating local unions. Fully completed applications, including when possible, SAT, Official High School Transcript and any letters of recommendation, should be mailed to: Scholarship Fund Committee, United Steelworkers, 608 East Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063. Applications will not be considered complete unless properly signed by the the President and Recording Secretary of the respective Local Union. Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight, March 15, 2023. There are no exceptions to this rule and applications postmarked after the March 15 date will be returned ineligible.
National Honor Society Scholarship
As a member of NHS, you’re eligible to apply for an NHS Scholarship. The program is open to all senior members in good standing—meaning you’re maintaining the required GPA for NHS membership, doing your service hours, etc.
Get yourself ready to apply for the NHS Scholarship by watching a video, available at www.nhs.us/scholarship.
Applications for the program are open from TBA. Get ready now to apply. When the program opens, we’ll post a link on our website that your adviser can share with you. Ask your adviser for it. (Your adviser and your principal will be asked to provide a recommendation and certify your application as part of the application process. A third recommendation—from a faculty member of your choosing—will also be required. So budget time to ensure you meet theTBA, deadline
Blakely Borough Scholarship--open to seniors who have lived in Blakely Borough for at least two years. Applications will be available in March 2021 from your Guidance Counselor . The application must be submitted to the Guidance Office by April 14, 2021.
Fraternal Order of Police - Northeast Lodge #63 - Memorial Scholarship--Northeast Lodge #63 is proud to continue the tradition of awarding two $500 to eligible high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement by majoring in criminal justice or entering the Act 120 municipal police academy. Any high school senior within the FOP Lodge #63 coverage is eligible, with the exception of the City of Scranton and the Borough of Dunmore as they have their own Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. FOP Lodge #63 encompasses five counties in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania. They are Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Pike and Wayne Counties. Students must be in good standing within their respective community. Student must not have had any disciplinary problems in or out of school. Students must maintain a "B" average through their final two years of high school. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2023. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Chris Till Sender Scholarship--open to seniors who are attending a school of cosmetology in Lackawanna County. Applications are available in the guidance office in February. The deadline for applications to be sent to the Scranton Area Foundation office is TBA.
Roy W. Piper Scholarships-open to seniors who plan on attending an accredited post-secondary school. Students may pick up scholarship applications in the high school guidance or by email from piperscholarship@frontier.com. Applications must be submitted and received prior to March 1, 2021
Corabelle Chappell Scholarship--open to seniors who are planning to attend Keystone College. Scholarships are available on https://www.csascholars.org/chappell/ . Applications will be accepted starting on May 18, 2023.
2021 Penn East Federal Credit Union Scholarship-open to graduating high school seniors who will enroll in a full-time undergraduate program during the 2021-2022 school year at an accredited two year or four year college/university or vocational/technical school in the United States. Applicants or their parents must be members of Penn East FCU. Applications are available for download at wwwpenneastfcu.org. February 1, 2022.
Scranton Kiwanis Club Scholarship--open to seniors who will be attending Keystone College, Marywood University, or the University of Scranton and have outstanding community service, school activities, academic performance and also exhibit financial need. Applications are available in the guidance. Application deadline is TBA
James F. Swift Scholarship--open to seniors who are graduating from a public, private, or charter high school in Lackawanna County. They must be planning to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university, preferably one of the following Lackawanna County schools: Summit University, Johnson College, Keystone College, Penn State Worthington, Lackawanna College, Marywood University or the University of Scranton. The application may be downloaded at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/james-swift//james-swift. The application post mark deadline is March 15, 2021 at 3:00pm CT.
Feel Good Charities "Paying It Forward" Scholarship
Feel Good Charities will honor one graduating senior student, in each of fifteen different local school districts, who exemplifies the concept of "Paying It Forward" by being kind to others and making others in the community "feel good" about life. This scholarship is intended for a student of good moral character, who exhibits a desire for helping others and has a positive impact on his/her community. The student must attend a two-year or four-year college, vocational/technical school or enlist in military service next year. The application deadline is TBA. Please see the Guidance Office for the application.
A Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to each student selected by the committee.
Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship
The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties has established this scholarship program to assist high school students from Lackawanna and Wayne Counties who plan to attend post-secondary education. To be eligible candidate must actively involved in community service activities in programs funded by this United Way, be a full-time resident and/or students of school districts within Lackawanna or Wayne Counties and accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school in a two or four year degree program track for the 2023-2024 school year. The scholarship for 2023 is $6,300 and is awarded for a one year period only. More information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023. An online application is can be found at https://www.uwlc.net/
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Mark Coons Memorial Scholarship Program
Any child of an active member of the Six County Firemen's Association or a child of a deceased member of the association is eligible to apply. There will be 5 scholarships of $250 each. Applications may be obtained by contacting an Association officer, a member of the scholarship committee, the Guidance Office, or by writing to: William J. Tarby, Chairperson, 704 Dunmore Street, Throop, PA 18512-1153. Application deadline is TBA.
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships Please go to:
http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs/to check out the list of scholarships that the American Legion has to offer.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Audubon Society--open to seniors who wish to major in an environmental field at an accredited two or four-year college or university. A $4000 scholarship is awarded to a senior who wishes to major in a field such as Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Fish, Game or Wildlife Management, Ecology and/or Environmental Science. Our scholarship is awarded in increments of $1000 per year for each year of the degree program. You can download the application at
Pennsylvania American Water's Stream of Learning Scholarship Program
To apply for a $5,000 scholarship students must live in Pennsylvania American Water's service area. They must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school and plan to study environmental science, biology, chemistry or environmental engineering. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2022, https://www.amwater.com/paaw/news-community/careerstreamCinderella's Closet of NEPA Scholarship Award
This award will be awarded to one female or female-identified senior student per year currently attending a high school program within the counties of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne or Wyoming. The amount will be a one-time gift of $500.00. The scholarship will be given to a student who shall be selected by the Scranton Area Foundation Scholarship Committee using the following guidelines: The student shall have demonstrated characteristics of 50 or more documented volunteer hours with 25 or more of those hours recorded at a single Northeast Pennsylvania non-profit organization, a grade point average of 3.0 or greater and has plans to pursue a post-secondary school education. The student must also provide one written character reference. For more information, please see the Guidance Office. Deadline for the application isTBA.
Nancey & William Lange Memorial Scholarship--open to seniors who live in Lackawanna County and who plan to further their education by studying in a course curriculum that deals with the environment. Majors such as Environmental Studies, Engineering, Wildlife Resource Management, Natural Resource Conservation, Parks & Recreation or Forest Sciences would qualify for the scholarship. Applications must be received by May 8, 2023.
Road to Safety Scholarship Contest
Metzger Wickersham's Road to Safety Scholarship Contest is asking students to submit a creative project about the dangers of drunk and/or distracted driving. The contest is open to graduation, college-bound high school seniors in Pennsylvania. They encourage all qualified students to enter. Selected first place winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship, second place winners will receive $750 and third place winners will receive $500. For more information go to https://www.mwke.com/about-us/road-to-safety-scholarship-contest/ . The deadline for all entries is April 7, 2023.
William Popovich Memorial Scholarship--open to seniors who live in Lackawanna County and who plan to pursue a course of study in agricultural or veterinary science. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown an interest in agriculture or veterinary science. Applications must be received by with a copy of high school transcript and a letter of recommendation. Applications are available in the guidance office May 8, 2023.
Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women of Lackawanna County Scholarship
To be eligible for the Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women Scholarship the applicant must:
1. Be a female high school senior residing and attending school in Lackawanna County
2. Be attending a college next year
3. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. Be interested in government affairs and politics
5. Be a resident of Lackawanna County
6. If 18, be a registered Republican (enclose a copy of voter registration card)
7. If not yet 18, candidate's mother must be a registered Republican (enclose a copy of voter registration card:
If you meet this criteria, please see the Guidance Office for a Scholarship Application. Applications must be postmarked no later than TBA.
Brian Piccolo Award and Scholarship ($1,000)
The award is given to an Italian senior student athlete, male or female, who has exhibited excellence on the athletic field and in the classroom and who has displayed the attributes of Brian Piccolo has shown by hard work, dedication, loyalty and teamwork. Piccolo, a native of Pittsfield, was a running back for the Chicago Bears who died of cancer at the age of 26.
The Keystone Chapter of UNICO National will be honoring one high school student athlete from a Lackawanna County High School each year with this award. The criteria for the award is as follows:
1. Senior Student athlete Male or Female going to college
2. At least 1/4 Italian ethnicity
3. Community Service Hours
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Please include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach detailing the student's accomplishments both in and out of the classroom, a short essay by the student (1 page or less), and the application form to help with the review process. Forms are in the Guidance Office. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Vitali at 570-347-9124. Please submit the required documents no later than April 6, 2021To Marilyn Vitali Flynn, 821 Landis Street, Scranton, PA 18504.
PACAC Scholarship The Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling officer the PACAC Scholarship to high school seniors graduating from PACAC member schools, with the goal of supporting Pennsylvania students in their post-secondary educational goals.
Selection criteria:
The personal injury attorneys at Munley Law have worked with the outstanding citizens of Pennsylvania for over 55 years, assisting and representing those hurt by others in a variety of accidents. We understand the financial struggles that come with such accidents and seek to bring peace of mind to those who are recovering from an accident. We built our practice on the search for fair compensation for injured parties.
We wish to extend a hand of good faith by helping others outside the court of law. To this end, we are proud to announce our Munley Law Scholarship. With the cost of tuition rising each year, we want to help alleviate some of the costs to help students advance their education. Munley Law is offering $5,000 to a graduating high school senior, currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law school student in good standing with their college, university or law school in the United States.
Students who have an immediate member of their family, e.g., parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, sibling, or member of their household, whether or not related, who are employed by or are a director of Munley Law or any other companies associated with the administration, development, or fulfillment of this contest are not eligible to participate.
We want you to write an essay or create an original video submission answering this question: What amendment to the Constitution is the most meaningful to you and why?
You may submit your essay in one (1) of the following three (3) formats:
• (A) Microsoft® Word Document – consisting of a maximum of 500 words with a maximum file size of 2 MB;
• (B) Microsoft® PowerPoint Presentation – with a maximum file size of 10 MB; or
• (C) Video Presentation – in an Mpeg or Quicktime file not to exceed 5 minutes in length with a maximum file size of 20 MB.
The format that you select to submit your submission (Submission) will not influence the contest judges’ evaluation of your Submission. Submissions exceeding the maximum designated length (500 words/five minutes) or handwritten essays may not be considered.
All Submissions must contain the following information:
• Full name and contact information
• Proof of legal residency in the U.S.
• The name and address of the college, graduate school or law school that you are currently attending or wish to attend
• Proof of current enrollment, and good standing, in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States–Examples include: Enrollment verification letter from the registrar’s office, acceptance letter, course registration for upcoming semester, etc.
To enter, please email your typed and double spaced Submission or video file to info@munley.com. Submissions directed to any other address or email address will not be considered. The Submission deadline is TBA. Submissions received after that date will not be considered. For more information please go to https://munley.com/munley-law-
LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Lockheed Martin is offering 200 STEM scholarships of $10,000 each. It is designed for students who demonstrate financial need and come from an underrepresented group or underserved community. It is designed to provide opportunities to groups that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM: Women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ, and those that are first-generation college students. PLTW students do receive priority. Lockheed Martin internship opportunities and wraparound services, such as mentorships, will be built into the program. It is open to US Citizens attending US colleges. Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
· Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Math, Physics, Information Systems/Management Information Systems or Information Assurance
· High school senior with a 3.5 or above GPA
· Attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. four-year college or university
· U.S. citizen
· Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship)
The application process opens January 14, 2021, and closes April 1, 2021. To apply visit lockheedmartin.com.
CT Chimney Repair is offering a $500 scholarship to students who are considering a career in construction, plumbing, carpentry, or other skilled trades.
CT Chimney Repair is offering this scholarship to students in the United States who write an essay focusing on their career goals. This can be focused on what inspired them to pursue a career in your target field, a story about a past project, or any other hands-on experience.
This is an ongoing yearly scholarship. The deadline is Dec 1st of every year.
The Scranton Area Foundation is proud to offer the Melvin-Deininger scholarship opportunity to seniors graduating from a Lackawanna County High School and planning on attending a Pennsylvania college, university or trade school. The applicants must have at least one parent served or serving in the military and/or one parent who is deceased. The award amount will be $1,000.
Deadline for Applications TBA.
PSCA2019 ScholarshipCompetition
One Scholarship Awarded for $1,000. Eligibility & General Guidelines:• Participants should be high school seniors planning to pursue a post secondary education.
• Please submit a one (1) page essay of no more than 500 words (single spaced, double spaced between paragraphs) on a School Counselor who has made a difference in your academic, career and/or social/emotional development.
• The School Counselor you are writing about must be a certified School Counselor,employed as such in Pennsylvania.
• ALL Essays must be submitted with a PSCA Essay Competition Entry Form (attached).Deadlines:TBA
Deadline for submissions (postmark date)
Please return the attached entry form and essay to: PSCAATTN: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 174 McKeesport, PA 15134
Questions can be directed to:Mrs. Nicole Levis, School Counselor Email: nlevis@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship Fund
Criteria for Application The Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship will be awarded to a student who shall make application through the guidance department at their high school located in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wayne County. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually.
a. The applicant should meet the following criteria:
1. High school senior residing in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wayne Counties.
2. Must currently be playing baseball in a high school program.
3. Preference given to a previous/present member of the All-Star team for Lackawanna League or the Wyoming Valley Conference
4. Submit an essay regarding the impact of playing baseball on the applicant’s life thus far.
b. The student shall have demonstrated characteristics of:
1. Academic achievement
2. Must show leadership skills and/or be involved in community service.
3. Financial need is not a stated criterion, but may be considered in selecting a candidate for the scholarship.
c. The award is a direct one time payment to the institution of higher education where the student will be enrolled. The payment will be made in the fall semester of the student’s freshman year.
Applications are due by April 1 st .
Creative Masonry CT Scholarship
Creative Masonry CT is offering a $500 scholarship to students who are considering a career in construction, plumbing, carpentry, or other skilled trades.
Eligibility
Creative Masonry CT is offering this scholarship to students in the United States who write an essay focusing on their career goals. This can be focused on what inspired them to pursue a career in your target field, a story about a past project, or any other hands-on experience.
You have a good deal of flexibility on the topic of your essay.
How to Apply Write a blog post of 1000+ words on a topic following the guidelines above.
Post the article to your blog – This can be a student blog on your university website or your own website. Typically, contacting a university professional about a university website isn’t too difficult—and it doesn’t hurt to try.
Include at least 3 links citing authoritative resources on constructions trends and technology, including 1 link to https://creativemasonryct.com/
Submit your personal info and published link via email.
Questions
If you have any questions on the process, please email info@creativemasonryct.com
The Walter Markowski/Joe Chwalek Memorial Scholarship
This $1000.00/$500.00 scholarship is dedicated in memory of Walter Markowski and Joe Chwalek. Both of these men had a positive and lasting contribution to the sports of wrestling for District 2. Whether as an official or as a coach, both men sacrificed, dedicated, and strive to build successful student-athletes for the countless years they were involved in District 2 wrestling. We, the Northeast Chapter of Wrestling Officials, honor both of these men by naming this scholarship after them so we can continue their legacies of helping to provide a positive impact on the District 2 Wrestling Family.
Eligibility for this Scholarship
1. A High School graduating senior who plans to further his/her education beyond high school.
2. You must have wrestled for at least 2 consecutive seasons.
3. Leter of Acceptance to College/Technical School/Military
4. Return completed application (letter of acceptance) to Chris Lewis at 99 Maple Street Great Bend, PA 18821 by TBA.
**Please make sure to fill in your home address as we will be sending the check directly to the students.**
Our scholarship program is recurring, so each semester new students will be provided with the chance to apply.
You can find more details on our scholarship page, www.arkbh.com/scholarship/.
PA Bluestone Association Dave Weaver Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating senior(s) from high school whose parent(s) work in the flagstone, fieldstone, and/or bluestone industry. For those wishing to apply for the scholarship they must meet the following criteria:
1. Any parent(s) owning, working for or working in a flagstone, fieldstone, or bluestone quarry, processing plant, or distribution yard, including office personnel and truck drivers, with a graduating son(s) or daughter(s) who continue their education immediately after high school.
2. Regardless of your grade point average you can apply.
3. There is no preference in regard to the institution that the applicant plans on attending after graduation, meaning it can be to a tech school, beauty school, trade school, college or university.
4. Applicants do not have to be members of the Pennsylvania Bluestone Association to apply for the scholarship, but it will affect your overall score. PBA members receive 10% while those working for a company that is PBA member will receive 5% and those not members receive 0% for this category.
Applications can be obtained through the school guidance counselor, through a request to the Pennsylvania Bluestone Association via email: pabluestoneassoc@gmail.com or from our Facebook Page.
The application must be postmarked by March 31, 2023 to
The PBA Dave Weaver Scholarship
PO Box 567
New Milford, PA 18834
BRONX INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY CONTEST $500 SCHOLARSHIP 2022
Bronx truck accident lawyers are known for getting high settlements for their truck accident clients. We want to help the next generation of Bronx truck accident lawyers pay for their education by awarding an annual $500 scholarship. Our scholarship will be based on a written essay contest with a concentration on truck accident law.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a U.S. college program, interested in or seeking a law degree.
Essay must contain your name, address, phone number, current major and college.
Email your essay to truckaccidentscholarship@gmail.com.
Must be a pdf.
The deadline is December 31, 2022. You can view the scholarship here:
https://bronx-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship
We will announce the winner on our website on January 31, 2022.
2022 ESSAY TOPIC
Due to Covid, the U.S. has seen many shortages – one of those shortages being truck drivers. In 2022, the U.S. enacted new laws in an attempt to attract more truck drivers. Some of those laws include the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule, allowing those under 21 to be Interstate Truck Drivers, and changes to the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Do you think these new regulations will lead to more or less accidents? Why or why not? What would you change, if anything, to these new laws and why?
Guidelines:
No more than 1500 words
Answer only the questions asked.
Use caselaw and online articles to support your essay.
Use proper grammar, citation format, and spelling.
No plagiarism.
PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C.ESSAY COMPETITION $500 SCHOLARSHIP – 2023
Philadelphia car accident lawyers are known for obtaining high judgments in Court for victims of car accidents. We want to help the future generation of Philadelphia car accident lawyers with their education expenses by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic focused on car accident law.
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers are known for getting substantial judgments in Court for victims of personal injuries. We would like to help the future generation of personal injury lawyers with their education costs by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic based on personal injuries law.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sexual harassment and assault (physical and sexual) lawsuits against rideshare companies have been on the rise over the last year. Drivers for these companies are considered independent contractors. Should these companies be held liable for any misconduct from their drivers, or incidents that happen to their drivers? Why or why not?
Guidelines:
The Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award
The Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award for Pennsylvania public school juniors is currently accepting submissions. The scholarship offers a first-place prize of $6,000, a second-place prize of $4,000, and a third-place prize of $2,000.
All information for this year’s contest and past winning essays can be found here. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 24th, 2023.
Please e-mail us at scholaraward@pasociety.com