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KPHS Scholarship Packet 1-13-20-lh 1 SCHOLARSHIP PACKET: 2019/2020 Please read this packet carefully! You will note that various scholarships have different requirements, such as: an application only; an application with letter(s) of recommendation; an application with an essay; only an essay; or perhaps, only a letter. Please make sure your application and other requirements are complete before submitting! Some applications are to be mailed directly to the contributor. Please be careful about deadlines. Unless specifically requested to be submitted elsewhere, applications should be submitted to: MRS. HARRIS NO LATER THAN MARCH 9, 2020 American Legion Donald C. Munro Post 944 Scholarship Application #1 Award: $750 Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been accepted to a two or four year college/technical/vocational school. Coach John Bogenshutz Scholarship Application #2 Award: $500 Awarded to a KPHS Senior with an 85 or better average who has participated in athletics. Financial need is strongly considered. Firefighter Thomas Butler Memorial Scholarship Application #3 Awards: $1,000 (male) $1,000 (female) Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who is the child of a New York City firefighter, New York City police officer, Port Authority police officer or an emergency first responder, who will be continuing his/her education.

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KPHS Scholarship Packet 1-13-20-lh 1

SCHOLARSHIP PACKET: 2019/2020

Please read this packet carefully!

You will note that various scholarships have different requirements, such as: an

application only; an application with letter(s) of recommendation; an application with an

essay; only an essay; or perhaps, only a letter. Please make sure your application and

other requirements are complete before submitting!

Some applications are to be mailed directly to the contributor.

Please be careful about deadlines.

Unless specifically requested to be submitted elsewhere, applications should be submitted

to: MRS. HARRIS – NO LATER THAN MARCH 9, 2020

American Legion Donald C. Munro Post 944 Scholarship

Application #1 Award: $750

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been accepted to a

two or four year college/technical/vocational school.

Coach John Bogenshutz Scholarship

Application #2 Award: $500

Awarded to a KPHS Senior with an 85 or better average who has participated in athletics.

Financial need is strongly considered.

Firefighter Thomas Butler Memorial Scholarship

Application #3 Awards: $1,000 (male)

$1,000 (female)

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who is the child of a New

York City firefighter, New York City police officer, Port Authority police officer or an

emergency first responder, who will be continuing his/her education.

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Vincent Castrillon Memorial Scholarship – Donated by Mr. David Firestein

Application #4 Award: $250

Awarded to a Kings Park High School senior who has maintained an 80% average, has a

good attendance record and demonstrates financial need. Preference given to students

involved with school and community service and other extracurricular activities.

Christian Courtesy Award - In Honor of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Naval Seal,

Scholarship

Application #5

(Essay) Award: $1,000

The applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student. The applicant must

submit a one page essay demonstrating qualities they possess that would entitle them to

win this award. The applicant should possess kindness, compassion, and value orientated

living. They must detail in their essay his/her service in the Kings Park Community.

Please return this essay along with the completed application form.

Class of 1982 – Thomas Butler Memorial Scholarship

Application #6

(Essay) Award: $1,000

The applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student. The applicant must

submit a short essay describing how the events of September 11, 2001 impacted their life,

the life of a family member and/or their community.

Class of 1982 – Lisa Friedman Memorial Scholarship

Application #7

(Essay) Award: $1,000

The applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student. The applicant must

submit a short essay describing a circumstance when you resisted peer pressure in order

to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.

Alfina Colarusso Scholarship

Application #8 Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been working up to

potential and is planning to further his/her education in the liberal arts. Applicant must

have been involved in extra-curricular activities during their four years in the high school.

Financial need is strongly considered.

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Cousins Courage Memorial Scholarship

Application #9 Award: 2 @ $750 each

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who plans on furthering

his/her education and who demonstrates selfless dedication to public/community service.

Kaleigh Fallon Memorial Scholarship

Application #10 Awards: 2 @ $1,500 each

Awarded to two graduating Kings Park High School applicants who plan on furthering

their education and have overcome either academic or family hardships. Essay required.

Jeanne Flagg Scholarship

Application #11 Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been working up to

potential and is planning on furthering his/her education. Applicant must have been

involved in extra-curricular activities during their four years in the high school. Financial

need is strongly considered.

Fort Salonga Association Scholarship Award

Application #12 Award: $1,000

(Essay)

A brief essay must be submitted, along with the application, and a copy of your KPHS

transcript. The essay must describe yourself, your interests and a summary of your

educational and career goals. This scholarship is open to college bound Fort Salonga

residents whose parents are dues paying members in the Fort Salonga Association.

Please include a record of your community service and/or volunteerism.

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Fort Salonga Association – Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation and

Market IGA Richard G. Costello Memorial Scholarships

Application #13 Award: $1,000 each

(Essay)

A brief essay must be submitted, along with the application, and a copy of your school

transcript. The essay must describe yourself, your interests and a summary of your

educational and career goals. This scholarship is open to all Kings Park High School

students that are college bound. Also, please include a record of your community service

and/or volunteerism. Financial need is strongly considered.

Fort Salonga Elementary School PTA Alumni Scholarship

Application #14 Awards: 2 @ $500 each

(Essay)

Awarded to a former student of Fort Salonga Elementary School. Please submit an essay

describing your experience(s) at Fort Salonga Elementary School and how your time

there impacted your life so far. (ex., a specific teacher, staff member or event). Include

significant character values you possess, as well as what “success” looks like for you,

personally. Also include a brief summary of your background and educational plans for

the future. Attach the essay and résumé (if desired) to the application form.

Michael & Christine Hall Scholarship

Application #15 Award: 2 @ $250 each

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student who has been accepted to an

accredited two or four year college in the fall. Transcript and essay must be included

with the application. The essay must contain your chosen field of study with an

explanation as to how you arrived at this decision. It must also include one way in which

you have given back to the community. Involvement with school and community service

is tremendously important and will be heavily considered.

Michael & Michele Hanley Scholarship

Application #16 Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating senior planning to major in business at an accredited two or four

year college. The student must have maintained an average of 85% or better. Extra

consideration is given to applicants with work experience, participation in sports, and/or a

love for numbers.

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Edward P. Hogan Memorial Scholarship

No Application Award: $500

(Essay)

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School senior who is a community service

minded, average student, planning on a political science or social services oriented

career. Applicant must submit a five hundred word essay on why they have chosen to

pursue a career in political science or social services.

Madeline C. Jones Memorial Scholarship

Application #17

(Cover sheet AND essay required) Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who has been accepted to an accredited two or

four year college/technical/business school in the fall. The student must be considered

respectful, friendly and responsible by his teachers and his peers, and provide a

supporting endorsement to that effect in the form of a note of recommendation.

Eligibility is limited to a child of a KPCSD employee.

Kings Park Alumni Wrestling Club Scholarship

Application #18

(Brief Essay) Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who has participated in youth wrestling, has

wrestled at the high school level, and has participated in one or more other sports at the

high school level. The applicant must have maintained a GPA of 85 or higher while in

high school. The applicant must submit a brief essay (250 word limit) as outlined on the

application form along with a copy of their transcript and proof of community service.

Kings Park Athletic Booster Association Scholarship

Application #19

(Brief Essay) Award: 4 @ $500 each

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who has played a sport at the KPHS for a

minimum of 2 complete seasons. The applicant’s family must be a current member of the

KPABA. The applicant must submit a brief essay (200 words) describing their most

memorable experience participating in a KPHS sport along with the application form.

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Kings Park Building Administrators’ Association (BAA) Scholarship

Application #20

(Brief Essay) Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who has been a student in the Kings Park Central

School District since Kindergarten. The applicant must submit a brief essay (250-500

words) describing themselves and a leadership role they have held within the school or in

the community. Extra consideration will be given to a child of a KP BAA member and/or

KPCSD employee.

Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Application #21 Awards: $TBD

All applicants must be a student of the Graduating Class of 2020 and reside in the Kings

Park Central School District. All questions on the application must be answered. Three

$1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating academic and

extracurricular excellence. An additional fourth scholarship, “The Chamber of

Commerce High River Sauce Scholarship” will be awarded to a student going on to

pursue music in college. Your transcript and a brief essay must be included with the

application. Any application not accompanied by a transcript will be disqualified. The

essay must indicate your chosen field of study and an explanation of what events led you

to this decision.

Kings Park Civic Association -- The Greg Szurnicki Memorial Scholarship

Application #22 Award: $500

Awarded to an applicant who has maintained an 85% average with a good attendance

record while attending Kings Park High School. Preference given to students involved

with school and community service and other extracurricular activities.

Kings Park Classroom Teachers Association –

George L. Coupian & Nicholas Loukides Memorial Scholarships

Application #23 Awards: $250/year for 4 years

Awarded to an applicant who is entering an approved, four year college, based on

academics and financial need.

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Kings Park Council of Schools Scholarship

Application #24 Award: $500

Applicant must have attended Kings Park High School. The applicant must be planning

on attending a school of higher education.

Kings Park Educational Unit CSEA Scholarship

Application #25 Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been accepted to a

two year or four year college/nursing/technical school.

Kings Park Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

Application #26 Award: $1,500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who will be attending a two

or four year college/nursing/technical school, demonstrates financial need and has been a

resident of the fire district for three years.

Kings Park Fire Department Edward Mankuski Memorial Scholarship

Application #27 Award: $2,000

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who will be attending a two

or four year college/nursing/technical school, demonstrates financial need and has been a

resident of the fire district for three years.

Kings Park Fire Department Warren Memorial Scholarship

Application #28 Award: $1,500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who will be attending a two

or four year college, demonstrates good writing skills and has been a resident of the fire

district for three years.

Kings Park High School Music Boosters Scholarship

Application #29 Award: $TBD

Awarded to graduating seniors who have been involved in the Kings Park High School

Music Program.

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Kings Park High School PFA Scholarship

Application #30 Award: $500

(Essay)

Awarded to a four year college bound applicant who has a cumulative, weighted average

of 80 percent or more and who has participated in extra-curricular activities (clubs,

organizations, school team/non-school team sports, employment) and/or community

service activities (Boys Scout/ Girl Scout projects, religious volunteer, charitable

organization volunteer, etc.). Applicant’s family must have paid membership to Kings

Park High School Parent Faculty Association for 2019/2020 school year.

Kings Park High School Robotics Boosters Association Scholarship

Application #31 Award: $TBD

(Essay)

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student who is a member of the

Robotics Team #5736 in good standing. Please attach a 1-2 page essay explaining how

the Robotics Team has prepared you to meet your future goals along with your resume or

transcript with your application.

Kings Park Homemakers Award

No Application Award: $200

(Letter)

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student. Applicant must submit a one

page letter, stating goals and ambitions. Financial need is also a consideration when

recipient is being selected. Please include your name, address and phone number.

Kings Park Lacrosse Club Community Service Award

Application #32 Award: 2 @ $500 each

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to 2 KPHS graduating seniors, 1 male and 1

female, if qualifications are met, or one $1,000 scholarship awarded to 1 student if there

are not 2 candidates that meet the criteria. Applicants must have participated in the Kings

Park Lacrosse Club and in lacrosse at KPHS. An essay, describing how the sport of

lacrosse or a coach has impacted your life and how you personally have given back to the

youth lacrosse community within Kings Park, should be submitted with the application.

Candidate must be attending a post-secondary educational institution in the fall.

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Kings Park Moms Scholarship Fund

Application #33 Awards: 8 @ $500 each

Applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student planning on pursuing

his/her post-secondary goals in college or vocational school. Applicant must submit

completed application form, 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members

attesting to their community involvement or acts of kindness, and a 150 word minimum

essay as outlined on the application form.

Kings Park Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

Application #34 Awards: 2 @ $1,000 each

Applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student planning on pursuing

his/her post-secondary goals in college or vocational school. Applicant must submit

completed application form, a copy of current KPHS transcript, letter of recommendation

from teacher or Guidance Counselor, and a 250 word essay.

Kings Park Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Scholarship

Application #35 Award: $250

Awarded to a Kings Park High School graduating senior of Irish Descent. Extra

consideration is given to applicants with a resume showing extra-curricular activities in

school or community services and/or Irish cultural activities.

Kings Park Soccer Club Scholarship

Application #36 Awards: $1,000

Awarded to a dedicated male or female soccer player who is currently playing or who has

played soccer, coached, refereed or helped the Kings Park Soccer Club in any capacity.

They must plan on attending a school of higher education. Candidates should submit in

their qualifications list: the capacities in which they helped the Kings Park Soccer Club;

any community or social work that they have been involved in; information regarding the

candidate’s school achievements; sports and scholastics. No late requests will be

considered.

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Kings Park Soccer Club Rudy Mastrocinque Scholarship for Community Service

Application #37 Award: $2,000

The criteria for consideration are as follows:

1. This scholarship is to be applied for by recommendation from a non-family

member. All recommendations must be received in writing explaining why the

student deserves this award; list any other qualifications that relate to the

criteria below; include recommender’s name, address & phone number as well as

student contact information. No late requests will be considered

2 The student must be planning to attend a school of higher education.

3. This scholarship is to award the student’s ongoing community services and/or an

act of community service that distinguishes him or her from the rest of the

student body.

4. The student should show involvement in a variety of extra-curricular activities;

such as athletics, school clubs, music, community clubs and/or other activities.

5. The student, at some time, must have been involved with soccer either with a club

or school team in Kings Park.

Kings Park Soccer Club Jim Spence Leadership Award

Application #38 Award: $500

Awarded to a dedicated male or female soccer player who is currently playing or who has

played soccer, coached, refereed or helped the Kings Park Soccer Club in any capacity.

They must plan on attending a school of higher education. Candidates should submit in

their qualifications list: the capacities in which they helped the Kings Park Soccer Club;

any community or social work that they have been involved in; information regarding the

candidate’s school achievements; sports and scholastics. No late requests will be

considered.

Kings Park Theatre Booster Association Scholarship

Application #39

(Brief Essay) Award: 2 @ $500 each

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who participates in the KP theatre program. The

applicant can either be an actor or a tech student whose family is a member of the KP

Theatre Booster Club. For 2020 graduates the family must be a member for 1 year; after

2020, the family must be a member for 2 years. The applicant must have an overall GPA

of 85% or higher, has a good attendance record and involved with school and community

service and other extracurricular activities. The applicant must submit a brief essay

describing themselves, their service to the school and community, their educational plans

and what winning this scholarship means to them along with the application form.

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Kings Park Youth Baseball Scholarship

Application #40 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY baseball and have

played baseball at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one or more of

the following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach that had a

positive influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that was

important or memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor.

Applicant must submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the

form of recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches

and/or volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

Kings Park Youth Sean Weisse Memorial Boys’ Basketball Scholarship

Application #41 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY basketball and have

played basketball at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one or more of

the following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach that had a

positive influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that was

important or memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor.

Applicant must submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the

form of recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches

and/or volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

Kings Park Youth Cheerleading Scholarship

Application #42 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY cheerleading and have

participated in cheerleading at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one

or more of the following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach

that had a positive influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that

was important or memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor.

Applicant must submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the

form of recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches

and/or volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

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Kings Park Youth Joann Ryan Football Scholarship

Application #43 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY football and have

played football at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one or more of the

following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach that had a positive

influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that was important or

memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor. Applicant must

submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the form of

recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches and/or

volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

Kings Park Youth Sean Weisse Memorial Girls’ Basketball Scholarship

Application #44 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY basketball and have

played basketball at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one or more of

the following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach that had a

positive influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that was

important or memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor.

Applicant must submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the

form of recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches

and/or volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

Kings Park Youth Softball Scholarship

Application #45 Award: $TBD

Awarded to KPHS graduating applicants who participated in KPY softball and have

played softball at the high school level. A 150-word essay describing one or more of the

following: what your KPY experience has meant to you; a KPY coach that had a positive

influence on you; a KPY season, sport, team, teammate or event that was important or

memorable to you; your experience as a KPY student trainer/mentor. Applicant must

submit evidence that he/she has volunteered for KPY. This can be in the form of

recognition or recommendation letters—from KPY board members, coaches and/or

volunteers, school district officials or other qualified individuals.

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Knights of Columbus Peter Brust Memorial Scholarship –

Father Seyfried Council #821

Application #46 Award: $500

(Essay)

Awarded to applicant who resides in the Kings Park Central School District, St. Joseph’s

Parish or is the child or grandchild of a Council #821 member; is planning to attend a

college or trade school; who has a minimum of an 80 GPA; and attaches a brief essay

reflecting their involvement in the community.

Knights of Columbus Corradino M. Lalli, M.D. Memorial Scholarship –

Father Seyfried Council #821

Application #47 Award: $1000

(Essay)

Awarded to a graduating Senior applicant who resides in the Kings Park Central School

District or is the child or grandchild of a Council #821 member and is planning to pursue

studies in the sciences in college. The student must have pursued science courses in high

school and have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA in such courses. Preference is given to a

student who is a member of the St. Joseph Parish in Kings Park. The applicant, who must

attach a brief essay describing the student’s plan for college and beyond, must exhibit a

respectable level of community service and has generally lived the values of the Knights

of Columbus organization. This scholarship is intended to be awarded on a merit basis;

however, financial need may also be considered after all other requirements are met.

Sean Knott Memorial Scholarship

Application #48 Award: $200

(Essay)

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant planning on attending a

military academy in the fall following graduation.

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Katherine Martell Memorial Scholarship for Nursing offered by the Catholic

Daughters of the Americas Court Ave Maria

Application #49

(Essay) Award: $1000

Applicant must be a Graduating Senior of Kings Park High School OR a child or

grandchild of a CDA Court Ave Maria member in good standing OR a member in good

standing of JCDA Court Ave Maria. The applicant must have been accepted and enrolled

in an accredited Nursing School, & complete the application form along with their essay.

Submit paperwork by APRIL 15, 2020 to:

Maryann Helldorfer

CDA Court Ave Maria

77 Hawthorne Road

Kings Park, NY 11754

Michael McDermott Memorial Scholarship

Application #50 Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student who is planning on furthering

their education. This application is still being created so kindly check back later for

details and application form.

Naval SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Award

Application #51 Award: $2,500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student who is planning on furthering

their education. Applicant must have a C+ average or above and a student who plays

either a school sport or for a community based sports team. Athletes with a college sport

scholarship already awarded or students attending a military academy are not eligible.

Financial need is strongly considered.

T. Nally Memorial Scholarship for Community Service

Application #52 Award: $250

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who has been working up to

potential and is planning on furthering his/her education. Applicant must have been

involved in extra-curricular activities and community service during their four years in

high school.

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National P.T.A. Scholarship Award

Application #53 Awards: 4 @ $500 each

Applicant must be a Special Education student, who will be attending a two year or four

year college or vocational school.

Naval Academy Parents Club of Long Island - Kent-Sisler Memorial Scholarship

Application #54 Awards: 2 @ $ 250 each

(Essay)

Applicant must be a graduating KPHS senior who is attending a military academy or

accepting a ROTC position at a university or college OR enlisting in an armed force

service in the fall following graduation. He/she must have been involved in extra-

curricular school activities and/or community service. Along with application, please

include a list of colleges or universities to which you have applied, two letters of

recommendation from extra-curricular activities, a signed student activity sheet and a 250

word essay.

Peter Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Application #55 Award: $800

(Essay)

Applicant must plan on attending a four year college in the fall, have been on at least one

athletic team in Kings Park High School for 2 or more years and have a minimum

average of 80%.

Jeffrey Nordt Memorial Scholarship

Application #56 Awards: 2 @ $500 each or 1 @ $1,000

Applicant must be a graduating Kings Park High School student who has a B-B+ average

(no honor students, please) and must be in financial need.

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Father John Papallo Lodge #2684 – Order of Sons of Italy in America Scholarship

Application #57 Award: 4 @ $1,000 each

The applicant must be a graduating high school student, who is a child or grandchild of a

current Lodge member. Applicants must have achieved an average of 85% or better (or a

grade point average of 3.0) and must be planning to attend a full time program at a

college or other post secondary program. A brief essay (approx. 250 words) must be

submitted, along with the application. The essay must summarize the applicant’s career

aspirations, community contributions and how the student’s Italian American heritage has

been an influence in their life. The student must also submit an official transcript of their

grades, including the first half of twelfth grade and two letters of recommendation from

teachers, guidance counselors, or other school personnel. These letters must reflect a

strong academic commitment, as well as character and effort.

Park View School PFA Scholarship

Application #58 Awards: 2 @ $500 each

Applicant must have attended Park View Elementary School and Kings Park High

School. The applicant must be planning on attending a school of higher education.

RJO Intermediate School PFO Scholarship

Application #59 Awards: 2 @ $500 each

Applicant must have attended RJO Intermediate School and Kings Park High School.

The applicant must be planning on attending a school of higher education.

William T. Rogers Middle School PFA Scholarship

Application #60 Awards: 2 @ $500 each

Awarded to a graduating KPHS applicant who is an alumnus of the William T. Rogers

Middle School; who has a minimum grade point average of 80%; and who has been

accepted to a two or four year college program. Attach a short essay about yourself

including how your experience at William T. Rogers Middle School affected your

academic and/or personal life. Please, DO NOT include your name in or on your essay.

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Maureen Ryan Memorial Scholarship

Application #61 Award: $1,000

(Essay)

Awarded to a graduating KPHS applicant attending a four year college and majoring in

education. Please include transcript; attach two letters of character reference (academic

work or outside affiliation, such as church, civic activities, etc.); attach a five hundred

word essay on “How a Teacher Can Make a Difference” or “What is an Educator?” The

essay should be on 8.5” x 11” paper, with applicant’s name on each page. Submit the

aforementioned items with: cover letter with contact information (name, address,

telephone number, e-mail address) and a copy of acceptance letter from college or

university in which applicant plans to enroll in the fall semester of 2020. If not yet

determined, please list application status in cover letter. State the reason for selecting this

college or university. Please also include a copy of the college application essay.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY MARCH 9, 2020 TO:

MAUREEN RYAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

C/O MAUREEN MICHAELS

23 TALL OAK DRIVE

HUNTINGTON, NY 11743

St. Joseph CYO Boys Basketball Scholarship

Application #62 Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating male senior who participated in St. Joseph CYO Boys

Basketball and played basketball at the high school level. A 150 to 300 word essay

describing your experiences and involvement in CYO basketball and what you have

learned through CYO youth basketball.

St. Joseph CYO Community Service Award Scholarship

Application #63 Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating KPHS senior who participated in a St. Joseph CYO sport and

also volunteered for the organization as a coach, referee, recreation leader, youth mentor,

etc., for our young athletes in some capacity. A 150 to 300 word essay describing your

experiences and involvement in the CYO program and your volunteer work on behalf of

the organization.

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St. Joseph CYO Girls Basketball Scholarship

Application #64 Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating female senior who participated in St. Joseph CYO Girls

Basketball and played basketball at the high school level. A 150 to 300 word essay

describing your experiences and involvement in CYO basketball and what you have

learned through CYO youth basketball.

St. Joseph CYO Girls Volleyball Scholarship

Application #65 Award: $TBD

Awarded to a graduating female senior who participated in St. Joseph CYO Girls

Volleyball and played volleyball at the high school level. A 150 to 300 word essay

describing your experiences and involvement in CYO volleyball and what you have

learned through CYO youth volleyball.

San Remo Civic Association Scholarship

Application #66 Award: $TBD

Essay

Recipient must be a current resident of San Remo and must be a child, grandchild or legal

ward of current member of the San Remo Civic Association (the current member must be

in good standing for two consecutive years prior to application for the scholarship). The

applicant must be a graduating senior planning on furthering their education in a given

profession or trade. Award of scholarship is based on a combination of SAT /ACT

scores, class rank, community service(s) and essay. Applicant may not receive more than

$2,000 in other scholarships.

Lieutenant Roslyn Littmann Schulte (US Air Force) Memorial Scholarship

Application #67 Award: $250

Awarded to a graduating KPHS female student who played varsity lacrosse and plans on

playing lacrosse in college, OR attending a Military Academy or ROTC in college. Other

requirements include participation in community services and maintaining a grade point

average of 90 or above. Applicant must include a brief essay describing their service to

the school and community and educational plans for the future, along with their

application.

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Victor C. Simoes Scholarship for the Future

Application #68 Award: $150

Essay

Awarded to a graduating KPHS student. Submit a one-page essay explaining what you

plan on majoring in college, what extracurricular activities you would like to be involved

in, and why.

Thomas E. Smith, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award

Application #69 Award: $10,000

Essay

This one-time scholarship is awarded to a college bound member of the Kings Park High

School Graduation Class of 2020 who is a current resident of Kings Park and has

attended Kings Park schools continuously from grades 1 through 12. Applicant must

submit the application form with an essay of NO MORE than 250 WORDS describing

why the applicant should be awarded this scholarship. Please note that any essay

exceeding 250 words will be disqualified.

Wendy Kathleen Smith Memorial Scholarship Award

Application #70 Award: $1,000

Essay

Applicants must be a college bound Kings Park High School senior with a C average or

better. Transcript must be included with application, as well as an essay, telling about

yourself and your aspirations and goals for life.

Art Snelders Memorial Scholarship

Application #71 Award: $500

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant who demonstrates integrity,

commitment and respect and is planning on furthering his/her education. Applicant must

have been involved in extra-curricular activities during their four years in the high school.

Michael V. Szalay Memorial Scholarship

Application #72 Award: $1,000

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School student who is planning on attending a

four year college. Applicant must be of good character and an upstanding member of the

community who demonstrates integrity, commitment and respect. Financial need is

strongly considered.

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Frank Toto Memorial Scholarship

Application #73 Award: $2,000

Awarded to a graduating Kings Park High School applicant with a B or higher average

who intends to pursue a career in Business and/or Marketing. Application and essay are

to be sent by April 15, 2020 to the address below:

Frank Toto Memorial Foundation

P.O. Box 863

Kings Park, NY 11754

The Sean Weisse Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Application #74 Awards: $1,000

Applicant must be a Special Education student, who will be attending a two year or four

year college or vocational school. Please attach the required essay to the application.

Captain Eric Ziegler (US Air Force Pilot) Memorial Scholarship

Application #75 Award: $250

Awarded to a graduating KPHS male student who played varsity football or track OR

attending a Military Academy or ROTC in college, preferably majoring in engineering or

information systems in college. Other requirements include participation in community

services and maintaining a grade point average of 90 or above. Applicant must include a

brief essay describing their service to the school and community and educational plans

for the future, along with their application.

GOOD LUCK

TO ALL OF OUR APPLICANTS!