GUIDANCE NEWS Mr. Michael Biggan, Director Mrs. Claire Beslow Mrs. Christine Bradley Mrs. Virginia Clark Mrs. Teresa Kilday Mr. Kevin McGuire SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS: April 2018 Every year many scholarships are given at the Senior Scholarship Program, which will be held this year on June 18 th. These are made available to Ramsey High School seniors on an application basis. Below you will find a list of these scholarships and the selection criteria. If you are a Ramsey High School senior, meet the eligibility criteria, and are interested in applying for one or more of them, please apply via Naviance - Family Connections. If the scholarship requires a separate application, see directions on this sheet. All applications must be submitted through Naviance, unless otherwise noted, by 3:00 p.m. on May 1, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted. Thank you and good luck! 1. Ramsey Education Association Scholarships 2-$2,000 1. Intent to enter any field of education 2. Good character 3. Top 25% of class 4. Service to school/community 2. Helen Schoenlank Scholarship $2,000 1. Plan to major in Early Childhood Education 3. Jon Vandevander Memorial Scholarship $2,000 1. Male/female soccer player 2. A graduating senior accepted into college 3. Player who has shown leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport 1
4. Joe Heidt Memorial Scholarship $1,500 1. Acceptance in a better 4 yr. college 2. Plans to pursue a career in Business, Education, or in the Fine Arts 3. Involved in community service 4. Well respected by students and teachers 5. Shown impressive academic growth during years at RHS with a B or better average in senior year 6. Financial need 5. Maureen Kaulfers Memorial Scholarship $1,500 1. Plans to become an educator (teacher or work with children in some capacity) 2. Involved in school and/or community activities 3. Essay requirement 6. Ramsey Soccer Association s Bill Lumis Awards 2-$1,250 1. Played in Ramsey Soccer Association for at least 3 years 2. Performed service to the Ramsey Soccer Association 3. Shown good academic achievement 7. Vince Abbatiello Music Celebration Awards 2- $1,000 1. A top Ramsey HS musician as determined by Music Department 8. The Sam Berman Memorial Soccer Award $1,000 1. RHS Varsity Boys Soccer team member 2. Skill on the field 3. Leadership 4. Humility and compassion to teammates 5. Mentorship 9. Class of 1990 History Award $1,000 1. Excellence in History 2. High academic average 10. Gretchen Dater Memorial Art Scholarships 2-$1,000 1. Art student who shows creative talent 2. Student who will continue in Art field 3. Financial need 2
11. Officer Carl Dietze Scholarship $1,000 1. Interested in pursuing a career in the field of law enforcement, firefighting or the military 2. Love of and dedication to country and community as demonstrated, e.g. by involvement in local First Responder services 3. Excellent work ethic 4. Perseverance, patience and compassion 12. Gregg Friedman Scholarship $1,000 1. High academic achievement 2. Entering Rutgers, the State University 3. Involved in school and/or community activities 4. Male student 13. Stacey Friedman-Lipkin Scholarship $1,000 1. High academic achievement 2. Entering Rutgers, the State University 3. Involved in school and /or community activities 4. Female student 14. John Guatelli, Jr. Memorial Scholarship $1,000 1. Acceptance into college 2. Participation in athletic, extra-curricular and community activities 3. Well-rounded student 15. Hotspur FC Renzo Freschi 12 th Man Soccer Awards 2- $1,000 1. Participated in the Hotspur organization through the age of U14 2. Played varsity soccer this past year 3. Maintained a positive attitude and work ethic in practices and games and usually came off the bench as a non-starter 4. Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher 5. Is in good standing with the community and school 16. Hotspur FC Soccer Awards 2-$1,000 1. Participated in the Hotspur organization through U14 2. Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher 3. Is in good standing with the community and school 17. Amber Latkowski Memorial Scholarship $1,000 1. Interest in a career in teaching special needs education or library media studies 2. Active in school and community 3
18. Louis Molino Memorial Scholarships 2- $1,000 1. Graduating senior attending a four-year accredited college 2. Athlete who has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to coach and team 3. Worked to overcome personal or academic challenges 4. Requires a short essay 5. Need based 19. Dr. Susan Morton Scholarship $1,000 1. Outstanding academic record B average or better 2. Graduate of Tisdale School 3. Involved in the Ramsey community 4. Must be pursuing an educational career 20. Ramsey Chamber of Commerce Scholarships 2-$1,000 1. Continuing education at a junior college, vocational school, or 4-year college 2. Must have a part-time job at a Ramsey small business (for at least 3 months) during Junior or Senior year 3. Essay requirement 21. Ramsey Historical Appreciation Scholarship $1,000 1. Complete an essay of no less than 500 words and no more than 1,000 2. The award must be used in furtherance of the winner s post high school education 3. The winner consents to their picture being used in RHS communications recognizing their achievement 4. Students who are family members of the current RHS board members are ineligible to participate 22. Robert K. Walsh Foundation Scholarship $1,000 1. Going on to higher education 2. Upper 25% of class 3. Financial need 4
23. Ramsey Baseball/Softball Association Awards 4-$750 (2 males, 2 females) 1. Participation as player in a program sponsored by the RBA for a minimum of 1 year 2. Two Varsity baseball and two Varsity softball players 3. Recommendation of Varsity coaches/athletic Director on the basis of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, reverence and civic responsibility 4. Good academic standing 5. Award must be applied towards education 24. Ramsey Hockey Association Awards 2-$750 1. Member of the High School Ice Hockey team 2. Distinguished academically 3. Demonstrated service to the school and community 25. Ramsey Jr. Football Association s (RJFA) Joseph Healy 5-$750 Memorial Scholarships 1. RJFA Football/Cheerleading participation: Minimum 3 years 2. RHS Football participation: Minimum 2 years with RHS Team 3. RHS Cheerleading participation: Minimum 2 years with HS Squad or RJFA Advisor 4. Academic requirement: In good standing 5. Personal conduct: In good standing 26. Ramsey Recreation Commission Awards in Memory of 2-$750 Jack McKeown 1. Male and female who have participated in Ramsey Recreation Commission sponsored programs during school years 2. Service to school/community 27. RHS National Honor Society Award $750 1. NHS member in good standing who demonstrates outstanding character, scholarship, service and leadership 2. Must be an officer 3. Strong commitment to club 28. Gary S. Schneider Memorial Scholarship $750 1. High academic achievement 2. Plans on further study in field of, or related to, Social Work or Psychology 3. Involvement in Ramsey/Saddle River community 29. Saddle River Valley Lions Club Scholarships 2-$600 1. High academic performance 2. Community/school service 3. Financial need 5
30. The Sam Berman Memorial Award for Service and Health Sciences $500 1. Demonstrated service to school, students and /or community while attending RHS 2. Pursuit of an education in youth counseling, social work or psychology 31. The Sam Berman Stigma Free Awards 2-$500 1. Has shown compassion and inclusiveness to peers while at RHS 2. Has embraced a stigma-free philosophy in student s interaction with others 3. Should be a member of S.A.D.D. or S.O.S 32. Patricia Cowan Memorial Scholarship $500 1. Will be studying nursing or a related health care profession at a four-year college 33. DECA Leadership Awards 3- $500 1. 4 year member of DECA 2. DECA Officer 3. Attended DECA ICDC at least once 4. Write a one-page essay 34. Greater Ramsey UNICO Awards 4-$500 1. Planning on attending college 2. Italian heritage (at least one parent or grandparent of Italian origin) 3. Demonstrate good character 4. Involved in school/community activities 35. Junior Woman s Club of Ramsey Civic Awards 2-$500 (1male, 1 female) 1. Given to seniors with outstanding qualities of good citizenship 2. Involved with community activities 36. Kinchley s Involved in Sports and Scholastics Scholarships I 2-$500 1. Minimum 3.0 GPA 2. Earned at least 2 Varsity letters (may be in same sport) 3. Outstanding citizenship/community involvement 37. Kinchley s Involved in Sports and Scholastics Scholarship II $500 1. Planning to attend 4 year college/vocational school 2. Worked to overcome academic/physical challenges 6
38. McDonnell & Whitaker Law Award $500 1. Interested in a career in Law 2. High academic achievement 3. Has been accepted to college 39. Dr. Emily R. Moore Memorial Scholarship $500 1. Interested in education major 2. Interested in English major 3. Submit writing example 40. Ramsey Area Garden Club Award $500 1. Must major in Environmental Science or related field: Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, or Landscape Design 41. Ramsey Band & Color Guard Parents Assoc. Big Blue Awards 2-$500 (1 Band, 1 Guard) 1. Must be senior band or guard member of Big Blue 2. Role model for Big Blue peers 3. Good relationship with staff 4. Recommendation of RHS Music Dept. 5. Displayed dedication to Band or Guard program 6. Represents the high ideals of Big Blue 42. Ramsey Band & Color Guard Parents Association Award $500 1. Member of RHS Band 2. Acceptance into accredited college Music major program 3. Recommendation of RHS Music Dept. 43. Ramsey Chorus Crescendo and Fermata Awards 2-$500 1. For both awards: Member of RHS Chorus 2. For Crescendo Award: Plan on majoring in music 3. For Fermata Award: Not planning on majoring in music (avocation) 44. Ramsey Environmental Commission Scholarship $500 1. Ramsey resident 2. Volunteer at one of the Environmental Commission events i.e.; Ramsey Day, Clean-up Day 3. Demonstrates good character 4. Plans to continue education 5. Demonstrates an interest in the environment through specific projects 7
45. Ramsey Farmers Market Award $500 1. Involved in environmental issues or promoting healthy lifestyles 2. Demonstrated community service and document 3. Essay requirement 46. Ramsey Fine Arts Council Scholarships 2-$500 1. Must have interacted with the Fine Arts Council and participated in any of their programs during high school years 47. Ramsey High School Athletic Association Scholarships 10-$500 (Separate application obtained from and returned to (5 males, 5 females) Athletic Office) 1. Varsity letter in any interscholastic sport or cheerleading 2. Continuing formal education 3. Good character/citizenship 48. Ramsey High School PTSO Awards 4-$500 1. Contributed to school/community 2. High academic achievement 49. Ramsey Jr. Lacrosse Association Scholarships 2-$500 1. Participation in Ramsey Jr. Lacrosse for 2 years 2. Participation in Ramsey High School Lacrosse for 3 years 3. Academic/Personal conduct in good standing 4. Performed service to Ramsey Jr. Lacrosse and essay 50. Ramsey PBA Local 155 Jeffrey Creamer Memorial Scholarship $500 1. Academics 2. Extra-curricular activities 3. Community involvement 51. Ramsey Public Education Foundation Scholarships 2-$500 1. Outstanding contribution to school/community 2. Overall academic excellence (3.0 GPA or greater) 52. Ramsey Wind Symphony Award $500 1. Preparation of the required essay, to be evaluated by the RWS Board 8
53. Carolina Rough Memorial Scholarship $500 1. Active member or son/daughter of an active member of the Ramsey Fire Dept., Rescue Squad or Ramsey Ambulance Corps 2. Going on to higher education 54. Smith School Organization Awards 6-$500 1. Graduate of Smith School (attended all 3 years) 2. Good academic standing of B or better 3. Outstanding community/school service 55. Tisdale School PTO Awards 2-$500 1. Maintained a B average 2. Graduate of Tisdale School 3. Exhibits leadership qualities and good citizenship 56. Michaely Mike Weiland Memorial Scholarship $500 1. Graduating senior who has a passion for music and dance 57. Woman s Club of Ramsey Community Service Award $500 1. Service to school and community 2. High moral character 3. Interested in a profession helping others 58. Tracy Janicek Memorial Award $400 1. Female student 2. English or writing major in college 3. Hardworking and passionate about writing 59. Ralph Calvano Memorial Award $300 1. Pursuing an Electronics, CAD or technical profession 60. Dater School PTO Awards 2-$300 1. Attended Dater School 2. Attained high academic achievement 3. Contributed to school/community 9
61. Hubbard School PTO Awards 2-$300 1. Attended Hubbard School 2. Attained high academic achievement 3. Contributed to school/community 62. Drama Club Performance Award $250 1. Participated in any or all Drama Club activities for 4 years 2. Has performed or worked in any backstage area 3. Has performed in either a minor or major capacity in at least 2 productions 63. Drama Club Technical Theatre Award $250 1. Participated in any or all Drama Club activities for 4 years 2. Has performed or worked in any backstage area 3. Has worked on stage crew, lights or in student direction for at least 2 productions 64. Lt. Thomas Evans Leadership Award $250 1. Male Student 2. Good academic standing 3. Contributed to the class-leadership 65. JoAnn LaVigna Memorial Award $250 1. Plans to attend college and pursue a teaching career 2. High academic achievement 3. Contributions to school/community 66. OnStage Awards 2- $250 1. High Academic Achievement 2. Performed, crewed, or worked on at least 3 theater productions 67. Ramsey Boy Scout Troop 31 Michael F. Adams Awards 2-$250 1. Active member of Troop 31 2. Service to community/school 68. Ramsey Girl Scout Awards 2-$250 1. Active member of a Girl Scout Troop 2. Service both in scouts and in her community 69. Sandra G. Ringle Memorial Math Awards 2-$250 1. Planning to study Mathematics in college 2. Plans to teach Mathematics upon graduation 10
70. Ramsey Supervisors Association Leadership Award $225 1. Top 20% of class 2. Held a leadership position in school activity 3. Active in the Ramsey community 71. VFW Post 12148 Lt. Frederick Schierloh, Jr. Awards 4-$200 1. Student needs to write a letter providing a brief outline on a parent or relative who served in the military 2. Senior grade averages C or better 72. Richard N. Murray Awards 2-$100 1. Involved in athletics 2. Maintains high standards in school/community 73. Joseph Villa Rosa Award $100 1. Contributed to varsity football team 2. Selected by staff from applications 74. World Language Department Award $100 1. 4 consecutive years of a World Language 2. Demonstration of excellence in the language 11