Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Phone: 814-749-9213 555 Birch Street
Fax: 814-749-8627 Nanty Glo, PA 15943
Mr. Michael McDermott, Principal Mr. Brian Gibson, Guidance Counselor
Blacklick Valley Junior Senior High School Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to members of this year’s graduating class. All scholarships are a one-time award. All applications should include a copy of your acceptance letter from the technical school, trade school, college or university that you are planning to attend (by May 6). The Blacklick Valley Scholarship Committee and several donors will make selections of the recipients. You may apply for as many scholarships as you would like. Amounts and availability may change from year to year.
BVEAScholarship
The Blacklick Valley Educational Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in the field of education.
Requirements: Write an essay on why you want to become a teacher.
Amount of Award = $ 250
PTO Scholarship
The Blacklick Valley PTO provides a scholarship to a graduating senior who plans on attending a technical school, trade school, college or university.
Requirement: Students need to submit a list of all activities (athletics included) that they participated in while at Blacklick Valley. Students should write an essay on their career choice and the reason they chose this field.
Amount of Award = $ 250 (yet to be confirmed)
Wolfe Investment Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Wolfe have offered a scholarship to a member of the graduating class from Blacklick Valley. The Wolfe Investment Scholarship provides financial assistance during the student’s freshman year of college. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding and deserving graduate who has demonstrated his/her abilities through the following selection process:
Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student entering their freshman year
Applicant must have a minimum 85% GPA
Applicant must demonstrate good personal character and display promise for the future
Applicant must submit a brief written biography outlining personal achievements and future goals
Final selection will involve a brief personal interview
Amount of Award = $ 750
Cambria Cogen Company Scholarship
The following criteria will be used in the selection of the recipient:
The student will pursue a secondary education career in a Mathematicsor Science related field.
The student has must have a minimum grade point average of 90%.
The student must not have a history of disciplinary infractions.
If possible, the student must not be receiving any other local scholarships (college/university grants or endowments are acceptable).
Requirement: Students need to submit a list of all activities (athletics included) that they participated in while at Blacklick Valley. Students should write an essay on your career choice and the reason you chose this field.
Amount of Award = $ 500
Ryan Byich Memorial Scholarship
The Ryan Byich Memorial Scholarship is open to any student, male or female, who is a member of any type of athletic sport.
Requirement: Students should submit an essay which should include why you feel that you should win/deserve the scholarship; future plans including college you are committed to and career field you will be entering and why you chose that school/field; Include all extra curricular activities and/or community services and/or offices held, also why you chose the activities/services and how you think they have impacted your future. What did you take from these activities/services that you can use as a tool for life; include any/all athletic achievements and any awards previously won. Also, include how athletics have impacted you and what tools for life have you taken from playing sports. The finance committee of the scholarship is responsible for the selection of the recipient(s).
Amount of Award = $ 500
Charles & Margaret Kupchella Scholarship
This scholarship shall provide support to an outstanding and deserving student who will pursue their educational goals as a full time student enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania based upon the following criteria:
The student must be enrolled as a full time entering freshman at IUP.
The student must have at least a 85% GPA or be ranked in the top ten percent of his/her high school graduating class.
The student must demonstrate financial need to pursue higher education.
The student must demonstrate good personal character and display promise for future success.
If there is no graduating student attending IUP, no scholarship award will be given for that year and the interest income will be added to the principal of the fund.
Amount of Award = $715
Phillip Kupchella Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship shall provide support to an outstanding and deserving student who will pursue their educational goals as a full time student enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania based upon the following criteria:
The student must be enrolled as a full time entering freshman at IUP.
The student must have at least a 85% GPA or be ranked in the top ten percent of his/her high school graduating class.
Preference will be given to student(s) who has (have) participated in the Forensics program at Blacklick Valley.
The student must demonstrate financial need to pursue higher education.
The student must demonstrate good personal character and display promise for future success.
If there is no graduating student attending IUP, no scholarship award will be given for that year and the interest income will be added to the principal of the fund.
Amount of Award = $ 1,220
Shontelle Ostinowsky Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. John Ostinowsky have established a scholarship in memory of their daughter Shontelle. The scholarship began with the graduating class of 2001. The following criteria will be used in the selection of the recipient:
The student will have been accepted at the University of Pittsburgh or any of its branch campuses.
The student will have been active in school sponsored activities.
Amount of Award = $ (amount yet to be determined)
Ann Gaydos Award for Academic Excellence
The Ann Gaydos Award for Academic Excellence is presented to the two students attaining the number one and two positions of highest academic rank in the graduating senior class regardless of financial need or choice of college.
Amount of Award = $500 each
The Mario J. and Anne C. Creany Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the family of Mario J. Creany and Anne C. Creany
Mario J. Creany was Superintendent of Blacklick Valley School District from 1966 through 1978. Prior to becoming Superintendent, he worked in the district as a teacher, guidance counselor, home school visitor and principal. Mario and his wife Anne, were strong supporters of education and believed all students should have the opportunity to attend college.
This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving female who demonstrates the qualities Mr. and Mrs. Creany exemplified – character, scholarship, service, leadership, and the willingness to work hard to achieve goals.
Amount of Award = $ 500
Colver Power Project Continuing Education Scholarship
The following criteria will be used in the selection of the recipient:
The student has to have maintained a 77% average through four years of high school and had no major disciplinary infractions during that time.
The student must possess a positive attitude, display character traits of a caring person, have common sense, and show responsibility and perseverance.
Financial need of the student will be considered but is not a major factor in the selection process.
If possible, the scholarship will be awarded to a student who has not received any other Blacklick Valley sponsored scholarships.
Amount of Award = $ 500
Dino Rudolph Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Dino Rudolph have established a scholarship in memory of their son Dino. The scholarship began with the graduating class of 2002. The scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has displayed cooperation, friendship, and service towards his/her fellow classmates. If possible, the scholarship will be awarded to a student who has not received any other Blacklick Valley sponsored scholarships.
Amount of Award = $ (amount yet to be determined)
Paul Shandor Memorial Scholarship
The Paul Shandor Memorial Scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who has perpetuated the spirit and determination that Coach Paul Shandor tried to instill in the students and athletes whose lives he touched as a teacher and coach at Blacklick Valley.
The finance committee of the scholarship is responsible for the selectionof the recipient(s). The amount may be split among several students.
Amount of Award = $ (amount yet to be determined)
APC Scholarship
The American Polish Citizens Club scholarship is presented to a graduating senior who iscommitted to continuing their education. The American Polish Club recognizes that there are many students that need financial assistance. It is their hope that this will help in some way for student to continue his or her education. If possible, the scholarship will be awarded to a student who has not received any other Blacklick Valley sponsored scholarships.
Amount of Award = $ 500