How is the Money Used?

All payments are made directly to the educational institutions attended by the Scholarship recipients. These include two- and four-year colleges and vocational schools.

A selection committee composed of community members, Foundation directors, guidance counselors and PTSA representatives is responsible for selecting recipients. Awards are determined on the basis of financial need, academic success and rigor of coursework, school activities, community involvement and work ethic. See Criteria for more information.

The 43 recipients in 2011 included:

You can read about some of the Foundation’s past awardees here.