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1 Local Scholarship Listing for the VHS Senior Class of 2016 Applications must be returned to Ms. Ann Fresoli by February 1, 2016 at 3:00 pm LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Instructions for Applying Step 1: Review Sections A, B. and C. Check ( ) all scholarships you would like to apply for. Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully. Step 2: Complete the Local Scholarship Application - blue or black pen **Please note: financial need is based on the income information you provide on the Local Scholarship Application and supplemental information you provide. If you choose not to supply this information you will be disqualified from all scholarships based on financial need. Step 3: Complete a Cover Sheet for each scholarship checked in Section A and B. For section C cover sheets are needed only for 1C, 2C,3C, 13C, 14C, and 20C. Step 4: For EACH Section A Scholarship: Attach each designated Cover Sheet to a copy of the Local Scholarship Application and activities sheet if needed. Step 5: For EACH Section B Scholarship: Attach each designated Cover Sheet to a copy of the Local Scholarship Application. Add the supplemental material requested by the individual scholarship (i.e. copy of FAFSA, essay, reference letter). Step 6: For EACH Section C Scholarship: Attach Cover Sheet to supplemental application and return only those that Ms. Fresoli processes (1C, 2C,3C, 13C,14C and 20C). Others are mailed by the student directly to the sponsor. Follow directions for each scholarship. Step 7: Complete a Local Scholarship Transcript Request form indicating each scholarship specifically requesting a transcript. Please pick up any transcripts needed for applications that you mail yourself from Mrs. Turkus in guidance. Please keep form separate from any applications and turn in with all of the above. Step 8: MAKE A DUPLICATE OF THE CHECKLIST (FOR YOURSELF), LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, ACTIVITIES SHEET, AND ANY ESSAYS TO BE KEPT ON FILE. Please Note: Some scholarships will indicate academics as a qualifier and will use the GPA rather than a transcript. Important! Follow all instructions carefully.

2 DEADLINE: Please return your application with all your choices (indicated by a check mark) to Ms. Fresoli s mailbox by February 1, :00pm! (LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) Each year Voorhees High School seniors are fortunate to receive a number of local scholarships through the generosity of various local clubs and organizations. Criteria vary but usually include some reference to financial status, academic performance, activities and/or major. Interpretation of these criteria is relative and depends entirely upon who is making the decision. Please use a BLACK OR BLUE PEN and print heavy on the APPLICATION. NOTE: Keep a copy of this LIST so you know what scholarships you have applied for. If you change your mind, please leave a note in Ms. Fresoli s mailbox. Some scholarships are not decided until May. Students are responsible for gathering required recommendations. You can usually use a recommendation that was written for a college application. Students should arrange to obtain necessary transcripts with Guidance. STUDENT LAST NAME FIRST NAME STUDENT ID NUMBER HOMEROOM TEACHER Section A Only the LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION is needed for this section. Please include a list of activities where applicable. Please place a check mark in front of the number(s) of the scholarship(s) you are interested in. *These listings are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of December 1st, however scholarships may be discontinued and award amounts are subject to change.* For all scholarships asking about community service, please include a list of your activities. 1A. Califon School PTA Graduation Award - graduate of Califon School. $100. 2A. Clinton Good Kid Award - MUST BE FROM town of CLINTON! $250 Good citizenship, civic or extracurricular involvement and peer leadership. 3A. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International female pursuing education degree, GPA, financial need $150 4A Dorothy Rauchenberger Scholarship -graduate of Woodglen Elementary School, financial need, $50. academics, achievement.. 5A. High Bridge Youth Soccer Scholarship - Kevin Carr/Matt Smith/Susan Lipani Youth Soccer Scholarship. $100 savings bond Applicant must have participated in High Bridge Youth Soccer from kindergarten to 8 th grade and 4 years at high school level. 6A. Jenny Kovacs Memorial Scholarship major or minor in performing or musical arts $500. 7A. Joseph Brown Pirret III Memorial - financial need, academics, preference given to minority candidates, 2 chosen. $1,000.ea 8A. Joseph Brown Pirret III Memorial 2 - students eligible for special services or related services. $1,000. 9A. P.B.A. Local #188 Thomas Roth Memorial - students who are pursuing career in criminal justice $ A. Philip Ricco Scholarship - track and/or cross country athlete with good academic standing. $ A. Virginia Borman Butkosky Memorial - nursing majors. varies Office Use Date received:

3 Section B The Scholarships below require the VHS LOCAL APPLICATION plus additional information as listed Please place a check mark in front of the number(s) of the scholarship(s) you are interested in and ADD the necessary essays, recommendations, or other items indicated (staple the requested information together with a copy of your APPLICATION for each scholarship requested) *These listings are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of December 1st, however scholarships may be discontinued and award amounts are subject to change.* For all scholarships asking about community service, please include a list of your activities. 1B. Be Your Own Advocate Award for a special education student who has advocated for him/herself. $1500 Essay on How I have advocated for myself during high school and why self-advocacy is important. 2B. Community Garden Club of Hunterdon County - for students going into horticulture, landscaping, environmental $500. science. Essay about your background, future plans and why you have chosen this field. 3B. Daniel T. Handy Memorial Fund - for community service (list of service), essay, 200 word or less, 2 at What Community Service Means to Me. GPA of 2.6 and up. $500. e 4B. Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills - Must major in horticulture, agriculture, environmental sciences, landscape 2+ for $1500 & up design, forestry, urban planning or associated areas of study. Personal statement and transcript required. 5B. Glen Gardner V.F.W. Memorial Post No parent must be a veteran or is serving presently, copy of $ varies their DD214. Financial need, transcript, and community service. 6B. Happy Face Nursery - must have attended Happy Face Nursery School. Parent note for verification. $100. 7B. Hunterdon County School Nurse Association - 2 or 4 year RN program; 100 word essay on Reasons for choosing professional nursing as your career/include any life experiences leading to your decision. $ 750 8B. Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club - possible $ s for each year applicant maintains a 3.0 GPA. Major in pre-vet science. $250. Essay: Why I Decided to Pursue Veterinary Medicine. 9B. Jonathan Sekula Memorial Fund, Inc. - recommendations from teachers/coaches and 6 awards $300 to $500. a). Academic achievement in science, enthusiasm and unique learning style b). Sportsmanship, exemplary attitude, and dedication to golf or basketball c). Overall academic achievement worthy of recognition, but not necessarily a top student 10B Jonathan Slusher Memorial Award- must be planning on journalism or communications major at 2 or 4 yr. college, GPA $1000 of at least 3.5, have been on newspaper/yearbook staff, essay Why I am choosing journalism/communication as a major/ career 11B Lebanon Township Education Foundation Community Service Award - resident of Lebanon Twship for period of one yr. $1000 prior to deadline, transcript GPA of 2.5 or higher, community service no older than four years with total number hours and letter of recommendation from one advisor, statement of financial need, essay on scope and impact of community service involvement 12B. Lebanon Township Elementary P.T.A. Memorial - graduate of Woodglen Elementary School and attending a $600. four year college, include resume on activities, awards, community service. Essay: How do I envision my future education benefiting local, national, and world communities? 13B Rotary Club of North Hunterdon - financial need, transcript, list of activities/ community service, academic potential Promotes Ideals of Rotary: Service above self, high ethical standards, and advancement of peace and understanding. Vocational students are encouraged to apply. Interview required. 4@ $2000 ea. 14B. Solomon Berkman Scholarship for Science 3.0 GPA, majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, $500 Engineering, medicine. Also in 300 words or less why did Einstein say the following The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he/she contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity. Albert Einstein 15B. Susan Yonaitis Kastner Memorial Fund pursing career in nursing, C average or better word essay describing your life goals. 2 at $500 ea. 16B. The Doctor Is In for students entering helping profession Essay: Why I am choosing to enter a helping profession. $500 17B. The Tewksbury/Lebanon Township PBA career in public service (law, medical, teacher) 500 word essay on what career you are pursuing and why, one Tewksbury and one Lebanon Twshp. Student 2@ $1000 ea. 18B. Valerie A. Persinko Memorial Scholarship - for excellence in creative writing.college bound student, $500. three original writing samples required (please have no identifying information on submissions) 19B. Woman s Club of Clinton medical/ healthcare related field, financial need; counselor rec. + 2 other recs. (not family), TBD transcript, activities list, essay: Why I m choosing a career in healthcare. Interview required. 20B Austin Fischer Memorial Scholarship Lebanon Twshp resident and attended Lebanon Twshp schools, Essay: Describe $500 An experience in your life that has made an impact on others.

4 Section C The Scholarships below require only the SPECIAL APPLICATION. Please place a check mark in front of the number(s) of the scholarship(s) you are interested in. Not all supplemental applications are posted, please check the website frequently for updates. All deadlines are indicated on the website. *These listings are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of December 1st, however scholarships may be discontinued and award amounts are subject to change.* For all scholarships asking about community service, please include a list of your activities. 1C. Clinton Kiwanis Key club member + service, financial need, academics 3-4 up to $1,000. ea 2C. Connor Scott Memorial Scholarship major in social studies, political science, or history, list of community service and extracurricular activities, essay, letter of recommendation from counselor $1000 3C. Frank, Ada & Elizabeth Compton Scholarship Fund essay required $4,000. 4C. Friends of Hunterdon County Library -Books for the College Bound Scholarship - Must have a Hunterdon County Library card, volunteer work at library, or other affiliation with library and 2 essays $ 500 5C. Friends of Tewksbury Township Public Library Resident of Tewksbury, have library card, be attending high education $1000 Personal achievements and community service, and 150 word essay ( see application) 6C. The Garden Club of New Jersey - to promote study of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, agronomy, 10@ $1000 ea Env. Sci. 7C. Host Masonic Lodge Scholarship - financial need, good academics (does not have to be top) 2 for $1,000.ea transcript required. 8C. Hunterdon County School Counselor Association word essay: How A Counselor Or Counseling Program 2 at $250. Has Impacted My Life. 9C Hunterdon Huskies Football and Cheer Scholarship former huskies football player or cheerleader 2 at $250 10C. Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation - Students entering healthcare profession. $500-$1,000 11C. Hunterdon-Warren Association of School Business Officials Scholarship avg/above average academic performance good citizenship, community service, employment history and involvement in school activities, essay on what makes you unique, two letters of reference 12C. Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County - Italian - American heritage, academics, school & 4@ $1,000. ea community activities, financial need. 13C. Jennie M. Haver Memorial Scholarship Funds: Family Nursing Service Scholarship- Human health services career. $3,500. Ella Haver Science Scholarships For science related career $15,000 Jennie M. Haver Memorial Scholarship -.Financial need, academics, character. $ 6,000-10,000. Mildred Preen Mortimer Scholarship - Female, outstanding service in community. $3,500. Howard and Gwendolyn DeMott Vocational Scholarship - Interest in the building trade, intelligence $15,000 character, financial need. Paul Wirtz Agricultural Award- Pursuing some branch of agriculture. $3,500. Helen Hoff Educational Award- Education major. $3,500. Margaret A. Schumacher Music Award -Specializing in some branch of music. $3,500 14C. J. Staats Brokaw Entrepreneurial Spirit Award - Clinton Business Group - essay about your entrepreneurial endeavor $ C. Karen DeLisle Memorial Scholarship - write a human interest feature story suitable for newspaper. $3,000. Submit story, need not be pursuing degree in journalism to apply 16C. New Jersey School Buildings and Grounds Association - Financial need, transcript, extracurricular activities list, $1,000 SAT scores, essay required. ( up to three awards given in New Jersey). Local chapter 2@$500

5 Section C continued The Scholarships below require the VHS LOCAL APPLICATION plus a SPECIAL APPLICATION Please place a check mark in front of the number(s) of the scholarship(s) you are interested in. Not all supplemental applications are posted, please check the website frequently for updates. All deadlines are indicated on the website. *These listings are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of December 1st, however scholarships may be discontinued and award amounts are subject to change.* 17C. New Jersey School women s Club Female applicant s only Education majors. Jeanette Hodge Scholarship given for academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities 3@ $1000 ea And Two educational awards 2@ $500 ea 18C. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation - NJ Resident who has visited the Vietnam Veteran s 2 at $2,500 ea Memorial. Required reflective essay about his/her visit. Letter of acceptance to school. 19C. Paterniti Family Annual Scholarship - graduating senior of Italian American Heritage, Italian surname 2 at $2,500 ea. 20C Terry Butler Memorial Scholarship- student in good standing who shows concerns for others, list of activities $2000 and community service along with essay, complete local scholarship application 21C. Thomas & Lena La Marca Scholarship - Italian-American heritage with fine character, outstanding work $2,000. ethics and financial need.. 22C. Winnewald Day Camp Scholarship Must have been staff member for 2 yrs and currently employed at $ 500 for two sem. Winnewald, planning to continue education at 2 or 4 yr college in education, environmental science or recreation 23C. Woman s Club of Hampton - Hampton resident; three recommendations with name, address and phone $200. number of writer. Essay titled: What Civic Contributions I Have Made to My Community. 24C. Women s Club of Tewksbury Tewksbury township resident. Transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. Varies (last yr $2000) 25C. Women s Club of Tewksbury - The Dotty Gaal Memorial Scholarship - student who excels in field of science, $500 transcript, letter of recommendation, community service, and essay 26C. Fred E Aug 2- Yr Community College Scholarship student must be attending two year college, brief essay of goals, Hobbies, and interests, list of extracurricular activities, two letters of recommendation $500 27C Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement Scholarship transcript, letter of recommendation, personal essay, list of achievements $1000

6 DEADLINE: February 1, :00pm (LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) Voorhees High School Local Scholarship Application Cover Sheet DEADLINE! February 1, 2016 (LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) Student Name HR Teacher Home Phone Name of Scholarship: Required Parts of Application (check those that apply): Local Scholarship Application Supplements (i.e. copy of FAFSA, essay, reference letter). Transcript Request form I have met all requirements for this scholarship and I have included all necessary parts of this application. Student Signature:

7 Voorhees High School LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PRINT CLEARLY WITH BLUE OR BLACK IN 2 nd Semester Homeroom Teacher NAME: SENDING DISTRICT: (First) (Last) (Califon, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon Township, Tewksbury, other) MAJOR: CAREER: *G.P.A. (Obtain from your counselor) *BEST SAT: V M (Obtain from your counselor) TYPE OF SCHOOL/LENGTH OF PROGRAM: (4 yr. college, 2 yr. college, Business, Vocational, Technical) LIVING WITH: (Circle one) Mother Father Both Guardian Father: Approx. Gross Income Employer: Position: Mother: Approx. Gross Income: Employer: Position: HOME: (Circle one) Rent Own SIBLING (S): Age (s): Status: (home/school/work/college) FAMILY CAR (List) 3. Year Model List main colleges to which you have applied. Indicate "A" accepted, "R" rejected, "W" withdrew prior to a decision, "WL" wait list, "N" not heard from college yet

8 Estimated Expenses for Preferred College is: Tuition Room and Board Travel Books and Fees Total: Preferred College Name: OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS applied or applying for Amount? Received? Y/N (Not Local Scholarships) How much do you expect to contribute financially to your education? Include past and present jobs and savings, expected summer job and earnings, plans while in college to help out. Please state any unusual circumstances which you wish taken into consideration. Include mortgage, excessive medical bills, other large debts, siblings in college. PLEASE ATTACH LIST OF ACTIVITIES (i.e. school and community, class office, sports) SIGNATURES (Application is NOT acceptable without both) Student Parent Date: Date: Please note: This application may be viewed by faculty and/or community members for various scholarships. A decision made on need and/or merit can only be made fairly if the form is complete. Any omissions may possibly eliminate you entirely. Your signature also permits the release of your transcript when required. Your mailing address: Phone:

9 Student Signature DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Local Scholarships Transcript Request Form For Local Scholarships ONLY Student ID HR Teacher Counselor Transcripts Needed: Name of Scholarship Corresponding Number Reminder: Turn form in with scholarship applications separate from applications Completed transcripts will be given directly to Ms. Fresoli. Please pick-up transcripts for applications you are mailing directly to sponsor.

10 Instructions for Applying

DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DOLLAR$ & CENT$ BULLETIN January, 2014

DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DOLLAR$ & CENT$ BULLETIN January, 2014 I. Local Scholarships These scholarships require the submission of the DVR Common Scholarship Application. This application,