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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 is the deadline for all scholarships. Return form with appropriate attachments to the Girard High School office.
Kathleen Roberts Scholarship, $250
- Earned mostly A’s in advanced Mathematics classes.
- Must complete at least 2 of the 3 following classes: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus.
- Attached a transcript showing proof of grades and courses taken.
- Accepted at a college/university with a declared major of one of the following: Mathematics Education, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering.
- Attached proof of acceptance into a college/university.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Brian P. Simkovitch Scholarship, $500
- All graduating seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply.
- Essay: What experience has impacted you the most in making your plans for the future?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Outstanding Character and Integrity Scholarship, $500
- Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) or entering a US Service Branch.
- Must show proof of acceptance into a school of higher education (acceptance letter, tuition bill, etc.) or entering a US Service Branch.
- Must be actively involved in extracurricular or community activities.
- Must include at least one letter of reference from a GSD Faculty member, GSD Administrator, or a local clergy, community or business leader.
- Essay: What Outstanding Character and Integrity means to me, and how I exemplify these characteristics in my daily life.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Girard School District Foundation Ambassador Scholarship, $500
- Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) and show proof of acceptance.
- Must have excellent attendance of at least 95%
- Must have no disciplinary infractions.
- Include GPA and class rank and attach your transcript.
- Must list involvement in community activities, if any.
- Must be actively involved in extracurricular activities.
- Essay: Summarize your qualifications.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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- Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.)
- Must show proof of acceptance into a school of higher education (acceptance letter, tuition bill, etc.)
- Attach a transcript.
- Essay: Talk about an adult who has had a positive influence on you throughout your high school career and why.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Girard/Lake City Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $1000
- Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary institution.
- Submit a 250 word essay on: Why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship? The applicant must also discuss contributions they made toward making their community a better place to live.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Lee Ann Griffiths Scholarship, $100
- All graduating seniors who are continuing their education or attending trade school are eligible to apply.
- All seniors applying are requested to write an essay answering these questions:
- What can a woman do to prevent heart disease?
- Do you know anyone who has or had heart disease and if so, how has it impacted his/her life?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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The Bev Miller Scholarship, $500
- Must be a GHS graduating senior accepted at Edinboro University.
- Essay: Discuss why you chose Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and what major you have chosen.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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The Iszkula Family Scholarship, $1,500
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- Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) and show proof of acceptance.
- Submit an essay on: What is the best thing about growing up in Girard?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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The Steven McKenrick Memorial Scholarship, $500
- Must be a GHS graduating senior, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) or entering a US Service Branch and show proof of acceptance.
- Include GPA and attach your transcript.
- Must be actively involved in varsity athletics.
- Submit an essay on: What life skills have you learned from being a student athlete? or Describe your most memorable moment as a student athlete?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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The Joseph and Lois Legnasky Scholarship, $500
- All graduating seniors who have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher over the last 3 years are eligible to apply.
- Must be attending a college or university, with a major in engineering and attach proof of enrollment.
- Must provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
- Must provide a letter verifying community service completed in the last 2 years.
- Essay: Why do you think you deserve this scholarship?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Rebecca Kuzma Widdecombe Scholarship, $1,000
- All graduating seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply.
- Must be attending some type of higher education institution.
- Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
- Essay: Why do you think you deserve this scholarship?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Elsie Andrzejczak Memorial Scholarship, $1,035
- Must be a Girard senior who will graduate from GHS or Erie County Technical School this year.
- Must be either employed by or in training within the automotive technology industry, or pursuing a career in landscape design, horticulture, or arboriculture.
- Essay: What made you choose your desired profession? How will you use the scholarship funds to further this goal?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Brook Tolbert Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
- Must be a GHS graduating senior, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Must be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college,university, trade school, etc.) and provide proof of acceptance.
- Include GPA and a copy of transcript.
- Essay: How do you feel Conservation Law Enforcement benefits Commonwealth residents? or What experiences or observations have you had that made you choose law enforcement as a career?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
The Bob Dunn Memorial Scholarship, $500
- Must be a GHS graduating senior.
- Must be attending some type of higher education institution or technical school and provide proof of acceptance.
- Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
- Essay: Why do you think you deserve this scholarship?
Deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
If you have any questions about the scholarships listed above, contact your high school guidance counselor.
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