College Scholarships Available for SHS Seniors

One-year grants from the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund are available and applications must be submitted by May 2.

Here is what you need to know:

-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 62nd year of helping Scarsdale seniors attend college.

-Graduating seniors of Scarsdale High School who are pursuing higher education are eligible to apply.

-Grants are made to seniors in good standing, who will receive a SHS diploma, based on demonstrated financial need.

-Grant amounts generally range from $1,000 to $7,500.

-There is no fixed number of recipients. Awards are based on need, the number of qualified applicants, and available funds.

-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.

-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.

-Applications may be obtained from any Dean at Scarsdale High School. Completed applications should be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at a date to be determined but in past years was no later than early May 3rd.

For additional information regarding the Scholarship Fund and to download an application, visit the PTA website or contact Monica Rieckhoff: at monica.rieckhoff@gmail.com.