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Village of Youngstown

Nancy & Vicki Price Memorial Scholarship

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Sponsored by the Youngstown Recreation Commission & Friends of Youngstown

Application deadline

April 26, 2024

No exceptions

The Nancy and Vicki Price Memorial Scholarship is to honor the memory of Nancy Price, Director of Youngstown Recreation and Vicki Price, Lewiston-Porter teacher assistant. Nancy lived her life and ran the Youngstown Recreation program for 20 years. She was invested and tireless in supporting the youth and our community. Vicki’s smile and the way she loved and cared for others were an encouragement to everyone she encountered. Both these women are remembered for the many lives they touched. This scholarship is an annual award in their honor.

Scholarship Guidelines:

Scholarship Amount: $2000 Annually for up to Four (4) Years

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Criteria and Eligibility

  • Applicant must attend a local area High School

  • Applicant must have participated in a Youngstown Recreation program or event (i.e., Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Red Brick activities, etc.)

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award

  • Applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average (or a “C” average).

  • Applicant must demonstrate involvement in school and community activities.

  • Applicant must be planning to attend a university, college, trade, or vocational school.

  • Applicants must have 20 hours of community service.

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General Instructions

  1. The application is available in a fillable Microsoft Word Form, pdf, or paper copy. You may download a copy online at http://www.foy14174/scholarship .You will be able to save your work and edit your responses if you use Microsoft Word; otherwise, you must print the application and fill it out by hand. Make sure your handwriting is legible.

  2. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is April 26, 2024(no exceptions). Turn completed application package in to the Lewiston Porter High School Guidance Office or emailed to jgruarin@youngstownnewyork.us .

  3. Refer to application process below for required documents.

  4. If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.

  5. If you have any questions about the application, call/text Heidi Reisman at 716-390-8494.

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Application Process:

Applicant must submit the following items:

  1. Cover letter.

  2. Completed application form.

  3. Personal Essay must be 1-2 typed pages, double-spaced, 12 pt / Time New Roman font. Essay shall contain no grammatical errors.

  4. One (1) letter of recommendation from other than relatives. The letter should speak to the character, integrity and/or uniqueness of the applicant.

  5. Applicant must also complete at least 20 hours of documented community service.

  6. The Selection Committee will interview finalists in early May.

  7. Scholarship presentation is June 6, 2024, at 6 pm at the Senior Awards Ceremony.

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Annual Award Renewal:

Scholarship winner will need to provide proof of continued instruction at a university, college, trade, or vocational school.

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