WILLIAMTENNENTHIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
This booklet describes those community and school scholarships and awards administered by WilliamTennentHigh School and presented at the annual Senior Awards ceremony. Some of the scholarships and awards are given through nomination and selection by a group or by an organization. Others are given on the basis of an application process.
Part I of this booklet, which is “The Request for Application,” is due January 10th. When applications arrive, they will be distributed to the students who requested them. Due dates on these applications are final.
Part II of this scholarship booklet, which is “Request for Consideration,” is due on March 16th. The due date on this part of the booklet is final. Additional information about all of these scholarships and awards can be obtained from your school counselor. Applications for scholarships based on financial need must be accompanied by a FAFSA, unless otherwise noted.
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE VERY CAREFULLY!
MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
PART 1
APPLICATION REQUIRED
Please use the form on page 11 to submit your choices by
January 10, 2012.
Albert D. Bates Memorial Award. varies
*Student of good character
*Financial need considered (FAFSA not required)
*Promise of success in medical field
Andrew Dryburgh Memorial Scholarship. $100
*Academic Excellence
*Matriculation at a 4 year college/university
*Major in computer related field
Buddy Miley Memorial Award. $5000 a year for 4 years
*Love for sports and for WilliamTennentHigh School
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*School and community activities
*Community service
Centennial Education Association Scholarship. varies
*Scholarship
*School and community activities
*Community service
*Intent to matriculate in education
*Financial need considered (FAFSA not required)
Dorothy M. Henry Memorial Scholarship. $1000
*Matriculation at a college/university program
majoring in elementary or secondary education
*Preference given to Pennsylvania’s state universities
Flotte Family Memorial Scholarship. $5000
*Student of good character who exhibits kindness
toward others
*Financial need (FAFSA not required)
*Matriculation at a college, university, or
technical school
*Acceptable academic standing
Frank Swider Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Academic excellence
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Major in secondary education/social studies
or government-based field
Glen Sokol Memorial Scholarship. $150
*Academic excellence
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Major in ecology, environmental studies, or
conservation
Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce Scholarship varies
*Financial need (FAFSA not required)
*Extracurricular activities
*Community involvement
*Academic excellence/scholarship
Guglielmi Music Award. $1500
*Participation in WTHS instrumental music program
*Involvement in other school/community activities
*Academic achievements
Iris Walker Memorial Scholarship. $1000
*Completion of the CentennialSchool District
Kindergarten Program
*Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university with
a major in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Ivyland Borough History Award. varies
*Resident of Ivyland Borough
*Required essay
John O. Danenberger Memorial Award. $2000
*Resident of SouthamptonTownship
*Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university
*Rank in top third of graduating class
John Dietz Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Graduate of Davis, Leary, or McDonald
Elementary School (All schools in which Mr. Dietz
served as principal)
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
with a major in Elementary Education
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Service to school or community
Kathryn Richey McKenna Scholarship. $500 per year for 2/4 years
*Graduate of LearyElementary School
*Preference give to academically and/or financially
challenged student
*GPA of at least 2.0
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Strong motivation for success in higher education
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university
Kiwanis Club of Southampton Scholarship. $2000
*Service to school, community or synagogue
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Acceptable academic standing
Kyle Quinn Memorial Scholarship. 3/$1500 each
*Matriculation at a 4 year college/university
*Must have played a varsity sport/or participated in
the WilliamTennentHigh School Marching Band
*Must write a poem
Mario Trezza Music Scholarship. $300
*Excellence in music performance in WTHS groups
*Major or minor in music in college
*Required essay
Max-Well Pharmacy Services Scholarship. $500/4 years
*Academic achievement (emphasis on science)
*Matriculation at a 4 year college/university
*Major in healthcare related fields
*Strong involvement in extra-curricular activities
*One page essay
Phebe Blessington Memorial Music Scholarship. varies
*Active participation in at least one musical
performance group
*Excellent academic record
*Service to the community
Rotary Club of Churchville Sinkler Scholarship. $1000
*Participation in WTHS athletics
*Community Service
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Academic excellence
*Major in the business field preferred
Southampton Girls Club Jim Bee Memorial Scholarship. 2/$500
*Participation (past or present) in the Club
*Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college or university
*Academic excellence
*Involvement in other school/community activities
*Required essay
Southampton/Warminster Lions Club Scholarship. varies
*Matriculation at a 2/4 year college/university or
an accredited trade/technical school
*Resident of Southampton, Warminster or Ivyland
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Promise of academic success
*Involvement in community & citizenship activities
*100 hours minimum certified community service
Southampton Radiant Star Masonic Lodge Scholarship. $1000
*Service to school, community or synagogue
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Acceptable academic standing
Southampton Square Club Scholarship. $1500
*Service to school, community, church or synagogue
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Acceptable academic standing
Southampton Square Club Technical Scholarship. $1500
*Potential for success in technical trade
*Service to school, community, church or synagogue
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year trade/technical school
*Need for financial assistance (FAFSA)
*Acceptable academic standing
Teri Willis Memorial Scholarship. $1000
*GPA 3.0 or better
*Enrollment in Sociology/Psychology course
at WTHS (preferred)
*Community Service
*Participation in music/arts (preferred)
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with
an intent to pursue a degree/career in psychology
Thomas R. Hartman Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Parent passed away during high school years
*Student of good character
*Matriculation at a 2 or 4 year college, university
or trade school
*Promise of involvement in community activities
Warminster Area Women’s Club Scholarship. varies
*Warminster resident
*Community Service
*Good academic standing
*Financial need (FAFSA not required)
Warminster Baseball/Softball Scholarship. varies
*Must have played WBBA Baseball or softball
for a minimum of 4 years
*Matriculation at an accredited college, university,
trade or technical school
*Verified completion of at least 32 hours
of community service
*GPA 3.0 or better
*Essay
Warminster Rotary Club Scholarship. varies
*Academic achievement
*Contributions to school and community
*Financial need (FAFSA not required)
* Employment history
William Tennent Football Scholarship. 3/$500 each
*Active participation in WTHS football program
for four years (freshman through senior year)
*GPA 3.0 or better for senior year to date
*Matriculation at a junior college, university, trade or
technical school
Zachary Meyers Memorial Scholarship. $1000
*Commitment to and record of accomplishments
on one or two musical instruments
(preferably string or percussion)
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
to pursue a career in Education with an emphasis in
History, Music, or Art
*Acceptable academic standing
*Essay
NOTE: Students are encouraged to investigate additional
scholarships and awards, which are made available through the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology.
REQUEST FOR SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS
NAME:______
1ST PERIOD TEACHER:
SEM. 1______
SEM. 2______
INTENDED MAJOR: :______
I HAVE MET ALL CRITERIA and wish to receive applications for the following scholarships as they become available:
______
______
Please sign back of form and submit to: The College and Career Center Room C122 (Ms. Bielawski) by January 10, 2012
I hereby give permission to release all information to
agencies and/or persons who are involved in the awarding of scholarships.
______
Parent Signature Date
______
Student Signature Date
PART II
Must submit the Request for Consideration form by March 16, 2012.
Athletic Council Sportsmanship Award. varies
*Best example of school’s expectations for
sportsmanship
Audrey Weidner Nursing Award. varies
*Matriculation at a 4 year nursing school
*Above average grades
Centennial Singers Scholarship. varies
*Participation in WTHS vocal music program
*Academic achievement
Cynthia Slemmer Tanner Award. 2/$100 each
*Enrollment in WTHS business education program
*Strong participation in life of school
*Academic achievement
Daniel Ryan Portnoy Memorial Scholarship. $1000
*Commitment to and record of accomplishments
in two or more instrumental music groups at WTHS
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Acceptable academic standing
Dr. Robert Sattler Award. varies
*Outstanding achievement in science
*Major in medicine or other field of science
Dr. Rochelle Salaman-Selzer Scholarship. varies
*Acceptance as education major at college or
university
*Attendance at WTHS in grades 9 through 12
*Academic average of B or higher in all subjects
F. Eugene Klinger Memorial Award. $100
*Service to school through help to fellow students
*Active effort to build pride in school
Fred Prout Memorial Scholarship. $100
*Enthusiasm for science education
*Service to others
Gina-Narisi Griffin Scholarship. $500
*Female student
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Major in education: with preference given to
English majors
Gus Wiencke Memorial Award. varies
*Interest and involvement in environmental activities
*Matriculation at a college or university with a major
In Environmental Education, Environmental Science,
Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering and Green Technology,
Park and Forestry Management, Recreation, Horticulture and Related Areas,
Environmental Policy in Business and Government
Ilene B. Haimovitz Memorial Scholarship. $100
*Good character
*Involvement in school and/or community service
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Acceptable academic standing
Jean Pickford Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university with a
major in education
*Service to others
Student Government Senior Award. varies
*G.P.A. of 3.5 or better (Unweighted)
*Multiple areas of co-curricular activity involvement
*Interview
The Rotary Club of Huntingdon Valley/Southampton Service-above-Self Award. varies
*Service to others, in school or community
*Resident of Huntingdon Valley/Southampton
The Suzanne Clark Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college/university
*Major in field of Human Resources (teaching,
counseling, social work etc.)
*Maintenance of at least a B average
*Exemplary attendance and discipline record
*Demonstrated leadership and community service
WarminsterHeights Homeowners Association Scholarship.
varies
*Resident of WarminsterHeights
*Maintenance of B average
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college/university
*Strong participation in extracurricular activities
NO APPLICATION
NO NOMINATION
These scholarships are decided solely on the basis of class rank, achievement scores, or other specific criteria. Do not include on requests for applications or consideration.
Athletic Council Leadership Award. varies
*Current officer(s) who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills within the organization
Bennett Feld Book Award.
*Most outstanding student in the study of Spanish
Best Attendance Award. varies
*Best attendance record while in Centennial Schools
Centennial Community Scholarships. $200 each
*Top ten graduating seniors
Claude W. Lodge Memorial Award. varies
*Two awards: one boy; one girl
*High degree of social awareness
*Scholarship
*Service
*Excellence in athletics
Departmental Outstanding Achievement Awards.
*Most outstanding student in:
Arts
Bicultural Studies
Business Education
English
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Physical Education
Technology Education
Mathematics
World Languages
Science
Social Studies
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Diane Sheridan Award. $100
*Outstanding achievement in Special Education
Program
Die Alte Herren Des Cannstatters German LanguageAward. varies
*Most outstanding student of the German Language
Drama Excellence Award.
*Most significant contributions to Theater Department,
particularly through role work in school productions
Edward Carroll Award. varies
*Member of Madrigal Singers
*Excellence in musicianship, dedication, service
*Post high school commitment to singing
Ella K. Rhodes Student Government Award. varies
*Member of Student Government
*Outstanding contributions to Student Government
Eric Marinoff Debate Scholarships. varies
*Outstanding Debater
Eric Marinoff Marching Band Award. varies
*Most significant contribution to Marching Band
Fred J. Stackpole Award. $100 each
*Two seniors with highest scholastic average
Foundations Community Partnership in
Education Award. $750
*Community service
*Academic excellence
*Quality of character
Getz Family Scholarship. $1000
*Matriculation at Ivy League university
*Highest G.P.A. over 7 marking periods
Harvard Book Prize.
*Junior student with highest class rank
Ivyland 5K Cross Country Award. 1 boy/1 girl $200 each
*Outstanding senior Cross Country Team
member
Irma and Matthew Menichelli Art Scholarship. $100
*Matriculation at a college or university with a
major in art
Louis Armstrong Award.
*Musicianship, dedication and service to the Swinging
Panthers Jazz Band
Madrigal Singers Award.
*Musicianship, dedication and service to the Madrigal
Singers
Marching Band Scholarship. varies
*Two scholarships to outstanding members of WTHS
marching band
National Achievement Scholarship Award.
*Any minority senior designated by the National Merit Corporation
National Merit Commended Students Award.
*Any senior designated Commended Student by the National Merit Corporation
National Merit Finalist Award.
*Any senior designated Finalist by the National Merit
Corporation
Outstanding Senior Award.
*Outstanding scholastic achievement
*Participation in co-curricular programs
*Class activities
*Service to school
Rachael M. Honer Memorial Scholarship. varies
*Triumph over personal adversity (Some
misfortune, trouble state, calamity or disaster; does
not include alcoholism or drug abuse)
*Matriculation at 2 or 4 year college or university
*Interested students, speak to school counselor
Salutatorian.
*Second highest cumulative grade point average through the third marking period of senior year
Senior Class Award.
*Senior Class Officer
*Most significant contribution to senior class activities
Soccer Distinguished Achievement Award (LogCollege).
*Soccer player who attended and played soccer at Log
College
Society of Women Engineers Award.
*Women who excel in mathematics and science
Student Government Award.
*Member of Student Government
*Most significant contribution to Student Government
The Principal’s Award.
*Outstanding contributions to the school community
U. S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award.
*Outstanding achievement in academics and athletics
Valedictorian.
*Highest cumulative grade point average through the
third marking period of senior year
Victor Narisi. varies
*A student who has excelled even know they have had
obstacles in their way.
William J. Alford Athletic Award. varies
*Varsity participant
*True love of sports
*Leadership ability
*Matriculation at a 4 year college or university
*Academic proficiency
William Tennent Chorale Award.
*Musicianship, dedication and service to the Chorale
William Tennent Scholars.
*Third through twenty-fifth highest cumulative grade point averages through the third marking period of senior year
Women’s Ensemble Award.
*Outstanding contributions to Women’s Ensemble
Yearbook Award.
*Editor of Per Annos—chosen by yearbook advisor
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
(See pp. 10-12)
NAME:______
1ST PERIOD TEACHER:
SEM. 1______
SEM. 2______
INTENDED MAJOR: ______
I HAVE MET ALL CRITERIA and wish to be considered for the following scholarships:
______
Please sign back of form and submit all required
documents to: The College and Career Center Room C122 (Ms. Bielawski) by March 16, 2012.
I am submitting all of the following:
___ Resume
___ Two letters of recommendation
___ College acceptance letter
___ Personal Statement
(This statement should be about
what you hope to do with your
career, not an “I deserve this
scholarship statement.”)
I hereby give permission to release all the above
information to agencies and/or persons who are
involved in the awarding of scholarships.
______
Parent Signature Date
______
Student Signature Date
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