Organizations Offering Scholarship

CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Newsletter

Central Valley High School April Issue #8

160 Baker Road Extension – Monaca, PA 15061

(724) 775-4300 Ext. 16000 (724) 775-6560 FAX

www.centralvalleysd.org

All Applications can be found on our school website at www.centralvalleysd.net or in the high school guidance office.

SCHOLARSHIPS

BCNAACP Scholarship – 2015 Most Valuable Student Scholarship – This $1,000 scholarship is open to senior applicants or members of his/her families who are current members of the Beaver County NACCP. This scholarship is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Application deadline – Must be received by May 13, 2015.

The Beaver County Association of School Librarians Scholarship – A $250 scholarship award will be awarded to a senior in Beaver County who is planning to pursue a career in Library Science and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. The scholarship award may be used towards tuition or the purchase of school-related books or items. Applications are available in the guidance office, on our school website. Application deadline: must be postmarked by May 1, 2015.

Beaver Valley Contractors and Suppliers Association (BVCSA) – is a non-profit trade association. One aspect of the BVCSA is our annual scholarship program that is dedicated to assisting today’s youth who wish to pursue careers in various industries that we represent. These industries include, but are not limited to, architectural services; building inspectors, building materials, products and equipment; carpentry, concrete and masonry; electrical contractors and suppliers; excavating; heating and air-conditioning; home financing; interior design; landscaping; painting; plumbing; real estate; security systems; and welding. The BVCSA will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors who will be attending a trade/technical school or a college/university in pursuit of a career in an industry represented by the BVCSA. Applications are available in the guidance office and on our school website. Completed applications are due April 29, 2015.

Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship – The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) is proud to announce the 2015 Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are interested in furthering their studies in an environmentally-related field. Eligible seniors are those applying to two or four-year colleges and universities who are majoring in an environmental area of study. Over the past 16 years, ASWP has provided over $28,000 to help students defray the costs of college tuition. Scholarship applications, along with our policies and procedures, can be assessed directly from ASWP’s website, www.aswp.org. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2015.

Bidwell Training Center (Pittsburgh) is a non-profit career training school. Short term, effective training is available at no cost to students. Each accepted student receives a one-time full scholarship that includes tuition, books, and required materials. To qualify, a person must have a high school diploma or GED, be a resident of Pennsylvania, and complete the three step admissions process. (See attachment at end of newsletter for details.)

Central Valley Education Association (CVEA) is pleased to award a $2,000 scholarship to a senior pursuing a career in Education. The scholarship recipient must currently have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship recipient will receive $500 per year over 4 years. Applications are available in the guidance office or on our school website. Application deadline: April 30, 2015.

Marler Clark Scholarship – Chi-Chi’s was a popular Mexican restaurant chain from 1975 to 2004, including a location at the Beaver Valley Mall in Center Township. It went out of business following a Hepatitis A outbreak in 2003. The Beaver Valley Mall Chi-Chi’s was the scene of the largest Hepatitis A outbreak in U.S. history, when 660 people contracted the virus and four (4) people died after eating there in October and November 2003. After a long investigation, it was discovered that green onions imported from Mexico were the cause of the outbreak. Marler Clark, the Seattle Law Firm that was lead counsel in the class action suit that followed the incident, has made a financial donation to the former Center High School, which is now being used for this scholarship.

The former Center Area School District and our community were impacted when faculty, staff, students, and family members became ill. Marler Clark successfully settled the claims of 78 victims of the Hepatitis A outbreak. “We were very pleased with the outcome of this settlement,” said William Marler, managing partner of Marler Clark. “Maybe, one of the kids who receive a scholarship from this fund will go on to become a nurse, or even a liver transplant surgeon. The possibilities are endless.” The first CHS Marler Clark Scholarship was awarded in May 2007 to a Center High School senior. Eligibility requirements: Any Central Valley High School senior student with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and who is planning to attend a post-secondary education is eligible to apply. Applications are available on the CVSD website or in the guidance office. Application deadline: April 30, 2015.

The Brad Davis Scholarship Fund – This scholarship is available to male and female athletes participating in any sanctioned varsity sport , , who are planning to attend any college or vocational school in the fall. Applications are available in the guidance office, as well as on our school website. Application deadline: April 30, 2015.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandise (FIDM) – Students who are interested in the global industries of Fashion Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment, FIDM is a WASC- and NASAD-accredited college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Associate of Arts Degree Programs Our degree programs teach students the creative and business skills that are in demand by employers in the industries we serve. The learning environment at FIDM values and rewards hard work, commitment, and excellence. We have more than 60,000 alumni and we’re continually updating our curriculum to respond to industry needs for educated professionals. Our grads are highly marketable, and we have a strong placement rate across all of our majors. Everything about our curriculum and resources is geared toward ensuring that our grads are highly sought-after in the marketplace. Each year through our National Scholarship Program, FIDM awards over $300,000 in scholarships. Through this competition, seven (7) students who demonstrate an exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, or Product Development will each win a one-year scholarship to attend FIDM, which includes tuition, fees, books and most supplies (minus any grants or other scholarships for which they are eligible. Application deadline: April 30, 2015. Visit www.fidm.edu/go/fidmscholarships

Philip M. Kanfush Jr. Memorial - Student Council Scholarship – The Student Council is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship. This scholarship is open to all seniors and is based on financial need. Application forms are available on our school website, or in the high school guidance office. Application deadline: Received by May 5, 2015.

Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Northwest Pennsylvania – is pleased to announce a scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in Plumbing, HVAC, Engineering, or Construction-related fields of study. The MCA will recognize five (5) outstanding students by awarding four (4) $500 scholarships and one (1) $1,000 scholarship. These scholarships are available to students attending a two or four-year program at accredited colleges, universities, and technical schools. The recipients are well-rounded individuals with a deep interest and involvement in their communities. They spend time volunteering, have outstanding academic performance, and are leaders in their schools through involvement in athletics, clubs, and student government. They are the leaders of tomorrow! An essay, 500 words or less, on how Mechanical Contracting has improved the quality of life in Northwest Pennsylvania is required. Application forms are available at www.mcanwpa.com, on our school website, or in the high school guidance office. Application deadline: Received by May 1, 2015.

Merc & Mags Memorial Scholarship – This $3,500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is a varsity athlete and intends to major in Math, Science, o Engineering at a accredited four-year university or college. The recipient will be chosen based on academic record, school and community activities and an essay describing their courage and perseverance in a difficult situation. Application Deadline: April 30, 2015.

The Rachel A. Mogielski Scholarship Fund – Each year since 1998, family and friends have been honoring Rachel’s untimely death at the age of 12 from Juvenile Diabetes. The Rachel A. Mogielski Scholarship is not only our way of keeping her memory alive, but also helping local area high school seniors continue their education. In 1996, Rachel Mogielski unexpectedly passed away from Juvenile Diabetes, a devastation to her family, friends, and all who knew her. What if, somehow, her memory could be honored in such a way that also helped others? This scholarship is open to all high school seniors graduating in 2015. Application Deadline: June 1, 2014.

Monaca Alumni Scholarship & Awards Fund (MASAF) – The MASAF is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who have maintained at least a 2.5 grade point average. This scholarship may be used for any institution beyond high school. Those who plan to attend college, technical schools, cosmetology schools, drama or music schools, etc., are encouraged to apply. Application forms are available on our school website, or in the high school guidance office. Application deadline: Received by May 1, 2015.

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) Foundation Scholarship- To be eligible to apply to the program, the student must be attending or accepted in an accredited post-high school educational institution, including a 2 or 4 year college or university, or vocational, technical or trade school in the United State. Students must demonstrate financial need and have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry (at least one of applicant’s grandparents must be Hispanic), and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or 83% average. Application Deadline: May 1st.

The Shaw Family Trust of the Pittsburgh Foundation – was created to provide scholarships to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college at Penn State Beaver Campus or Community College of Beaver County (CCBC). The following criteria apply: student must possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Apply at http://pittsburghfoundation.org/node/12947. Application Deadline: June 25, 2015

Three Rivers Desk and Derrick Scholarship – Students planning to pursue a four-year energy related degree from a College or University, or those enrolled in a Trade or Vocational degree program at an accredited Western PA school, may apply to receive one of three available $1,000 scholarships. Applicant must submit a 500 word essay discussing, “Energy Jobs: Now and in the Future”. Application Deadline: June 1, 2015.

Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) - Scholarship deadlines are rapidly approaching. Students, please take a look at our website at www.tuitionfundingsources.com soon. There are millions of available scholarships. We are sponsored exclusively by Wells Fargo. We also post a new scholarship every day on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Students can also find us by searching TFS scholarships on Twiitter, Facebook and Instagram. Most scholarships are not well known and are available to all students.

UPMC “2015 Freddie Fu” Sports Medicine Scholarship – This scholarship program was established for students interested in a career in Sports Medicine. One (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to a selected individual in return for a six-week summer internship (forty-hours per week, six weeks in a row, starting date is negotiable) at the Center for Sports Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Centers for Rehab Services. The Center is located at the new UMPC Sports Performance Complex on the South Side. The recipient must have transportation to the clinic during the summer internship. The recipient will have the opportunity to: observe patient evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation by physical therapists and athletic trainers: observe clients in the Sports Performance Dept., and observe surgery with Dr. Fu. The recipient will also have responsibilities comparable to those of a Physical Therapy Aid including: greeting patients, preparing treatment areas, and preparing hot and cold packs. Scholarship will be awarded based on: commitment to a career in sports medicine, academic excellence, leadership qualities, community involvement and financial need. Application deadline: April 29, 2015.

CONTEST

GANNON UNIVERSITY is sponsoring its annual Computer Programming Contest for high school students. The contest aims to encourage students to study computer programming, which in turn leads to an interest in computing related professions. The contest rewards he excellent work of students. High school students, show us what you can do. Can you write in C++, Java, or other high-level programming language? Compete with other high school students. First Place wins $300! Go to www.gannon.edu/programcontest or

SUMMER EVENT

Duquesne University – DuquesneFest – Sunday, June 14, 2015 – 8 a.m. This unique recruiting initiative is our largest open house and our most exciting event of the year. Hundreds of high school students and their families will visit our campus to see all that Duquesne has to offer. DuquesneFest provides a fun and informative day where Fall 2015 high school seniors and their families can speak with representatives from admissions and financial aid, as well as from other academic, administrative and student life departments. Students can register online at www.duq.edu/duquesnefest.

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