Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College
The Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College provides grants to Scarsdale seniors wishing to attend college and needing assistance to pay for their first year. The reality is that not one of us is immune from facing financial hardship. A family's resources may be strained by the severe downturn in the economy, an unexpected layoff or termination, divorce, or serious illness or death of a family member. The Scholarship Fund serves as the last resort for families who have exhausted all available resources to pay for their child's first year of college.
Applications are available in the Deans' offices or may be downloaded below. The deadline to apply for a grant is May 7, 2010.
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FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND for College
The SHS PTA Scholarship Fund for College provides one-year grants to college-bound seniors for their freshman year. The Scholarship Fund is celebrating its 61st year of helping Scarsdale seniors attend college.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Graduating seniors of Scarsdale High School who are pursuing higher education are eligible to apply.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA ON WHICH AWARDS ARE BASED? Grants are made to seniors in good standing, who will receive a SHS diploma, based on demonstrated financial need.
WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF A GRANT FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND? Grant amounts generally range from $1,000 to $7,500.
HOW MANY SENIORS RECEIVE GRANTS? There is no fixed number of recipients. Awards are based on need, the number of qualified applicants, and available funds.
WHO ALLOCATES THE GRANTS? The Scholarship Fund Grant Committee makes allocations and administers the fund. All applications are held in the strictest confidence; applications are reviewed by number and not by name.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? The money available each year for scholarship grants comes from contributions by individuals, foundations, local businesses and community groups who respond to an annual appeal.
WHEN AND HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY? Applications may be obtained from any Dean at Scarsdale High School. Completed applications should be submitted to the Scholarship Committee no later than May 7, 2010.
Important information:
A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), whether or not submitted in the college financial aid process, as well as copies of tax returns and W2 forms (for applicant and both parents), are required as part of the Scholarship Fund application. The FAFSA is available from the Deans and online. Applicants can save themselves time and effort by keeping copies of any financial forms submitted to the college. International students (students with non-permanent resident status) should also make duplicate copies of the ISFAA (International Student Financial Aid Application) and all other financial aid forms required by the college.
2009-2010 Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College
P.O. Box 147H, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Beth Zadek Julie Hoofnagle 725-7935 698-0394 zadeksteckel@optonline.net Jhoofnagle@mac.com
Chair SHS PTA President