Purchase Holiday Cards to Give the Gift of Education

Soon, every Scarsdale household will receive this year's appeal to support the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College. The Scholarship Fund provides one-year grants to college-bound SHS seniors. These grants, generally ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, are made to seniors in good standing and who will receive a SHS diploma, on the basis of demonstrated financial need. There is no fixed number of recipients. Each year, 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 Scholarship Fund relies on donations from Scarsdale residents, as well as local businesses and organizations. Because of the generosity and steadfast commitment of so many residents, organizations and businesses that supported the Fund last year, the Scholarship Fund Grant Committee was able to provide $85,300 in grants, in varying amounts, to 19 graduating seniors for their freshman year of college this fall. These scholarships helped keep the door to higher education open for these students.

Community members may also participate in the Scholarship Fund's fundraising efforts by purchasing holiday cards to honor teachers. Orders must be received by December 12th. Holiday cards are currently on sale here. Donations to the Scholarship Fund are fully tax-deductible.

Students who wish to apply to the Scholarship Fund may obtain applications from any Dean at the High School or online. Completed applications should be submitted to the Scholarship Fund Grant Committee no later than May 1, 2015. For more information, please visit the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College webpage or contact Chair Monica Rieckhoff or SHS PTA President Amy Cooper.