Directory of Scholarships Administered by Solanco School District
Deadline for ALL Scholarships is 3 pm, Monday, April 3, 2017
2 @ $500 Albright, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Scholarship
4 @ $1000 Ancient Order of Croaking Frogs
1 @ $500 Avis, William Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $500 Bart-Colerain Elem Memorial Scholarship (In Memory of Erin O’Donnell & Brittany Wrigley)
1 @ $1000 Bart Township Alumni Scholarship
1 @ $500 *** Branch, Brandon Scott Memorial Scholarship ***
1 @ $1000 Burns, Claire G. Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $200 Chalala Family Scholarship
1 @ $200 Class of 2013 Legacy Scholarship
1 @ $250 Class of 2014 Scholarship
1 @ $500 Class of 2016 Scholarship
1 @ $500 Clermont Elementary PTO Scholarship in honor of Mrs. Beverly Kreeger
1 @ $500 Clermont Elementary PTO Scholarship
1 @ $1000 Coach Lee Rhodes Cross Country Scholarship
2 @ $1000 Deberdine, Michael Jr. Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $1500 Dupuis, Andre J. Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $500 Farm Women #15 Scholarship
1 @ $500 Ferguson & Hassler Scholarship
2 @ $150 Future Business Leader Scholarship
1 @ $1000 Hammer, Cathy Memorial Scholarship
2 @ $500 Harrington, Arthur Cross Country & Track & Field Scholarships
1 @ $1200 Hershey, Bret C. Music Scholarship
1 @ $300 Linton, Earl, M. Memorial Ag Award
1 @ $500 Long/Krushinski Scholarship
1 @ $500 Musselman, Charlene Music Scholarship
1 @ $500 National Honor Society Scholarship (see Mrs. Schell for application)
1 @ $300 Ophelia Club Scholarship
1 @ $100 Pribitkin-Day Award
1 @ $700 Providence Elementary PTO Scholarship
1 @ $1000 for 4 years Quarryville American Legion Scholarship
1 @ $500 Quarryville Elementary PTO / Austin R. Kreeger Scholarship
1 @ $500 Quarryville VFW Post 3575
1 @ $1000 Rotary Club of Lancaster-South
2 @ $1000 for 4 years Roth, Jeffrey Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $1000 Shining Star Commitment to Child Care Scholarship
4 @ $500 Solanco Boys Alumni Soccer Scholarship
2 @ $500 Solanco Cheerleading Association Scholarship
2 @ $1500 Solanco Education Association (4 Year School)
1 @ $1000 Solanco Education Association (2 Year School)
$1000 each Solanco Education Foundation Scholarship
$1000 each Solanco Education Foundation FUTURES Scholarship
1 @ $500 Solanco Fair Association Ag Scholarship
3 @ $200 Solanco Field Hockey, Linda Day Scholarship
4 @ $250 Solanco Football Association Scholarship
2 @ $250 Solanco Girls’ Basketball Scholarship
1 @ $200 Solanco Girls’ Soccer Scholarship
4 @ $250 Solanco Girls Softball Association Scholarship
1 @ $100 Solanco High School Scholarship
4 @ $500 Solanco Midget Football Association Scholarship
2 @ $500 Solanco Music Boosters Scholarship
2 @ $500 Solanco Youth Basketball Scholarship
1 @ $500 Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce Business Award
1 @ $500 Taddie, Dr. John A. Scholarship
1 @ $1000 Wagner, Kathryn Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $100 Wood, Norman Scholarship
1 @ $500 Wrigley, Brittany Lynne Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $100 YEA Scholarship
*** NOT CONFIRMED AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Albright, Jr. Scholarship
1 @ $500 Health/Science Related and 1 @ $500 Agriculture
Scholarships will be awarded to senior(s) graduating under these conditions:
1. Student must have an academic average of “B”.
2. Student must be matriculating to a three or four year college program.
3. Student must have financial need.
4. Student must be planning to continue education in agriculture, health and/or science related area.
If, in the judgment of the committee, the candidates do not meet the criteria that has been established in both scholarship areas, the committee may select two winners in the same category: i.e. (both in agriculture or both in health).
Ancient Order of Croaking Frogs
4 @ $1000
The Ancient Order of Croaking Frogs scholarships will be awarded to students satisfying the following selection criteria:
1. The award is to be given to students in the graduating class of Solanco High School. The students must have attended Solanco High School for four years, grades nine through twelve.
2. The scholarship selection committee must consider the following criteria in selecting the scholarship recipient:
a) Average or better class standing and scholastic ability.
b) Good character, leadership and moral standards.
c) Involved in school or community activities.
d) Student with limited financial resources.
3. The scholarship must be used for educational expenses incurred during the first year of enrollment at an institution for higher education as part of a two or four year degree program. The scholarship is to be applied toward tuition, room and board and other necessary educational expenses.
4. The scholarship must be paid directly to the educational institution; half of the scholarship will be awarded during the first semester, the remaining half during the second semester. If the recipient discontinues their education after the first semester, the remaining half of the scholarship will be carried forward and awarded during the following year’s graduation.
William Avis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $500
One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a graduating senior. The scholarship awarded is to be used for payment of educational expenses during the first year of education in an accredited educational institution of higher learning.
The following criteria will be considered in selecting the scholarship recipient:
1. Class standing and scholastic ability (average standing or better).
2. Good character, leadership and moral standards.
3. Activities in school and community.
4. Financial need.
Bart-Colerain Elementary Memorial Scholarship
In Memory of Erin O’Donnell & Brittany Wrigley
1 @ $500
Applicants must:
1. Have attended Bart-Colerain Elementary School a minimum of 2 full years.
2. Be a Solanco High School Senior.
3. Be accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution, (4 year college, 2-year college, or a trade school).
4. Submit 3 written recommendations from teachers and/or administrators, employers, clergy, community leaders, etc. (excluding any relatives.)
5. Submit an application, which is typewritten or nearly printed in ink.
6. Include a separate sheet explaining why you are deserving.
7. Meet with the scholarship selection/screening committee for personal interview.
8. Student must mail completed application to Bart-Colerain by the deadline posted on the application.
Bart Township Alumni Scholarship
1 @ $1000
Applicants Must:
1. Reside in Bart Township.
2. Be accepted by an accredited post secondary institution. (4 year college, 2 year college, trade school)
3. Submit a maximum 2 page summary emphasizing good character, community involvement, and school involvement to the Guidance Department by April 3.
4. Submit 3 recommendations, BUT NO MORE THAN 2 FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL. The other one may be from community leaders, clergy, etc.
5. Meet with the Scholarship Committee for a personal interview.
6. Must have attended Bart-Colerain Elementary School a minimum of 2 full years excluding kindergarten.
Brandon Scott Branch Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $500
(NOT CONFIRMED AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2017)
The scholarship will be awarded to a student in the graduating class of Solanco High School. The scholarship must be used for educational expenses (including tuition and other required educational expenses) incurred during the first year of enrollment at an accredited institution for higher education (trade school, college or university) as part of a two or four year degree program. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.
A committee consisting of the High School principal, guidance counselor and one or more family representatives will select the recipient for the scholarship. The selection committee will choose an alternate recipient in the event that the primary scholarship recipient does not accept or is unable to use the scholarship award.
The recipient for the scholarship will be selected based on the following criteria:
· Student pursuing a degree in business or marketing.
· Student with average or better class standing and scholastic ability.
· Student with good character, leadership and moral standards.
· Student involved in the school district’s baseball, softball or soccer program.
· Student with limited financial resources.
Student that does not receive any other scholarships should be given priority for this scholarship
Claire G. Burns Memorial Scholarship
1 @ $1000
One scholarship of $1000 to be awarded to a male or female athlete who meets the criteria listed below. The scholarship is to be used for educational expenses (including tuition and other necessary educational expenses) incurred during the first year of enrollment at an accredited institution for higher education as part of a two or four year degree program. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.
The recipient of this award will be decided by a panel consisting of the athletic director, guidance counselor/teacher and members of the Burns family. The final decision will be determined by a representative of the Burn’s family.
The following criteria will be used in selecting the scholarship recipient:
1. Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4 year institution for higher education
2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Evidence of community service and/or school club involvement
4. Participation in 2 varsity sports during high school career
5. Evidence of leadership on and off the playing field
6. Submission of a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or coach.
7. Submission of an essay of 300 words or less, sharing how their sport or sports in general has impacted their life and helped mold them into the person that they are today.
Chalala Family Scholarship
1 @ $200
The Selection Committee will be comprised of the High School Principal, High School Guidance Counselor, and the lead teacher of the English department.
Criteria for selection:
1. Financial need
2. Average grades or better
3. Good character, leadership and moral standards
4. Activities in school and community
Class of 2013 Legacy Scholarship
1 @ $200
A scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Solanco High School senior in the amount of $200, to be disbursed for the payment of educational expenses incurred during the first year of enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education as part of a two or four year degree program. The Selection Committee shall be comprised of the Class of 2013 Senior Officers and the 2013 Class Advisor.
The following criteria will be considered when selecting the scholarship recipient:
1. Student with average or better class standing and scholastic ability.
2. Student must display character and good personal traits, especially passion, a sense of humor, initiative, and maturity.
3. Student must be involved in school and community activities. Submission of two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty members and/or community 0representatives attesting to the above qualities.
4. A one-page essay on “If I were an ice cream flavor, which flavor would I be and why?”
Applicants may be asked to attend a personal interview with the Selection Committee.
NOTE: This scholarship may be awarded to a relative of a District employee, School Director, or Selection Committee member.
Class of 2014 Scholarship
1 @ $250
The scholarship will be awarded to a student in the graduating class of the Solanco High School. The scholarship must be used for educational expenses (including tuition and other necessary educational expenses) incurred during the first year of enrollment at an accredited institution for higher education (trade school, college or university) as part of a two or four year degree program. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.
The recipient for the scholarship will be selected based on the following criteria:
· Student with average or better class standing and scholastic ability.
· Student with good character, leadership and moral standards.
· Student involved in school or community activities.
· Student will submit an essay entitled:
“How relationships formed now will impact your future”
· Student will submit a peer reference, from another Solanco senior.
Class of 2016 Scholarship
1 @ $500
The $500 award will be given to a student who plans to pursue a degree or career involving a STEM related field. The scholarship must be used for educational expenses (including tuition and other necessary educational expenses) incurred during the first year of enrollment at an accredited institution for higher education (trade school, college, or university) as part of a two or four year degree program. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.
· Student pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field
· Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher of a STEM-related department
· Student must write a 300-500 word essay on the appropriate topic:
§ 2017 – academic honesty
§ 2018 – science
§ 2019 – technology
§ 2020 – engineering
§ 2021 - mathematics
· Financial need is NOT to be a factor in selection
Clermont Elementary PTO Scholarship in Honor of Mrs. Beverly Kreeger
1 @ $500
Applicants must:
1. Have attended Clermont Elementary School a minimum of two complete years, including 4th and 5th grades.
2. Be a Solanco High School senior planning to enroll, or a Solanco High School graduate presently enrolled at any accredited school or institution for advanced educational training in any field.
3. Submit three written recommendations from teachers and/or administrators, employers, clergy, community leaders, etc. (excluding any relatives)
4. Submit an application, which is typewritten or neatly printed in ink.
5. Submit complete transcript of high school and/or college grades.
6. Show community and school involvement.
7. Meet with the scholarship committee for a personal interview, if requested.
8. The scholarship committee shall meet on or before May 1st to consider the applications and select the recipient or recipients.
Clermont Elementary PTO Scholarship
1 @ $500
Applicants must:
1. Have attended Clermont Elementary School a minimum of two complete years, including 4th and 5th grades.
2. Be a Solanco High School senior planning to enroll, or a Solanco High School graduate presently enrolled at any accredited school or institution for advanced educational training in any field.
3. Submit three written recommendations from teachers and/or administrators, employers, clergy, community leaders, etc. (excluding any relatives)