A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation Awards

The A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation has announced that it will grant several partial scholarships for studies at colleges, universities, technical schools, nursing schools, and other accredited post-secondary institutions during the 2012-2013 academic year. 

To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors or other persons enrolling full time in post-secondary schools for the first time. 

They must be residents of Bucks County; are academically well qualified for the school they plan to attend; have a record of involvement in school, community, church and/or other activities (especially as a leader); have been involved in giving service to others; and have financial need (gainful employment may be considered as a substitute for extensive involvement in leadership and service activities).

Application forms may be obtained from your high school guidance counselor and/or school website; the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce website under “Services & Resources/Partners & Links”;  or the A. Marlyn Moyer, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, c/o Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce, 409 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030, 215-943-7400. 

Completed applications must be postmarked by April 20th, 2012. From among the applications, the Foundation will select those best qualified for scholarships in May and winners will be notified shortly thereafter.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

MWGC offering scholarships

The Martha Washington Garden Club (MWGC) of Yardley is offering scholarships to qualified high school or college students who plan to pursue a career in any of the following fields: Horticulture or related fields, such as Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Conservation, or Floriculture.

The scholarship money, with a minimum amount of $2000, will be awarded to students who are enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited college to further their education in one of the above fields.

The deadline for the application is April 30th, 2012. The recipients will be notified by May 25th, 2012, and will be presented with the award at the Garden Club luncheon in June.

More information and an application  can be found on the MWGC Web site, www.marthawashingtongardenclub.org. Email mwgc@ymail.com for further info.

Applicants must provide a college acceptance letter, a copy of their transcript, a list of high school activities, community service, work experience and references as requested on the application form. Applicants should also write an essay on why they are interested in these fields.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

Applications for 2012 Pennsylvania House Scholarships now available

High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) announced recently.

Each year, two students preparing for post-secondary education are awarded four-year scholarships. The program is privately funded by individual and corporate donors. No tax or other public funds are used.

The program is open to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school as a full-time student. Students must have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school in order to be eligible for the scholarship. A student’s commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and financial need are also taken into consideration.

The scholarship program is administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

To apply, interested students should visit www.RepPetri.com and click on House Scholarship Information. The application deadline is March 1st. Scholarships are awarded through an independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK PROFILE: CB-CB High School West Hall of Fame

The CB-CB High School West Hall of Fame (HOF) was established for the purpose of recognizing and acknowledging those individuals who have excelled on the field of competition and who have represented the high school with the highest standards of fair play and good sportsmanship.

The first induction was held in October 2000. Since then every October, HOF sponsors a banquet in order to induct former athletes, an outstanding coach, a leader in the Central Bucks community, and when selected by the HOF Board, a championship team. 

HOF invites individuals to join as Associate Members so they can participate in the voting process for the induction of athletes. By renewing their Associate Membership each year, they receive the ballot and are eligible to vote for their preferences for the CB-CB West Hall of Fame.

Every May, HOF awards a $1,000 college scholarship to a male and female senior athlete.

Write to the CB High School-CB High School West Hall of Fame at PO Box 503, New Britain, PA 18901, call 267-893-2527, email sjkelly@cbsd.org or visit http://www.cbwhalloffame.com for more information.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK PROFILE: Bucks County Foundation

The Bucks County Foundation (BCF) was founded in 1979 as a community trust with a mission of promoting permanent philanthropy. Their purpose is to give individuals the opportunity to make lasting, flexible gifts to meet the needs of Bucks County residents and to assist the County’s charitable organizations, through grant making, scholarships and endowments.

[Read more...]

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK PROFILE: New Hope-Solebury Community Association

The New Hope-Solebury Community Association (CA) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in November 1949, principally to raise funds for the construction of a gymnasium on the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury High School for the use of the students and the community.

The gymnasium was, in fact, erected in 1953 after successful fundraising events and donations from the public. In 1957 the CA financed the addition to the gymnasium building for locker rooms, cafeteria and kitchen facilities. Since that time the CA has continued to support the students and the community by establishing the New Hope Soccer Club for children of all ages, providing scholarships for graduating seniors and sponsoring various youth teams.

In 1977 the CA purchased approximately 17 acres in Solebury Township on which it constructed a Community Center and recreational fields for the benefit of the New Hope and Solebury communities. This facility was donated to the township in 1995 and is now the focal point of their Park and Recreation program. For many years the “Night at the Races” was a popular event and a substantial contributor to the Scholarship Fund.  

The “Track 2002” committee was organized in 2000 with the goal of constructing an all-weather track complex at the New Hope-Solebury High School. The primary purpose was to promote physical fitness and athletics throughout the entire New Hope-Solebury community. Construction was completed in 2005 after successfully raising  $460,000 through various events and donations from sponsors as well as the public.

[Read more...]

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK PROFILE: Doylestown Nature Club

The Doylestown Nature Club has been an integral force for environmental awareness in the Doylestown community for 104 years. The purposes of the non-profit club include encouraging a love of nature; protecting birds, animals and wildflowers from ruthless destruction; conserving our natural resources; beautifying the community, and educating about nature.

It is affiliated with and provides financial support to Bowman’s Hill Wildlife Preserve, Bucks County SPCA, Canine Companions for Independence, and Peace Valley Nature Center. It also provides community service by holding an annual plant exchange; donating magazine subscriptions to the Bucks County Library; and donating annually to A Woman’s Place and the New Britain Food Larder. In addition, scholarships to two local colleges and three high schools are given each year to students whose career paths are nature oriented.

Meetings are held September through May on the second Monday of each month at 1:00pm at the Doylestown Library, 150 S. Pine Street. Speaker topics each month range anywhere from organic kitchen gardening to environmental effects of Marcellus Shale fracking to the art of flower arranging. Meetings are free and open to the public.

The club’s Web site is www.doylestownnatureclub.com. For further information call 215-297-0207 or 215-822-1562.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

Southampton Band to Perform Its Scholarship Concert

On Saturday, January 21, the Southampton Community Band will perform at Klinger Middle School. The concert begins at 8 PM and all proceeds from the program will go into the band’s scholarship fund.

“We have a dozen high school and middle school students who participate with us”, said Marvin Feld, the band’s director. “This allows us to be a true community band with participants of a wide age span. We are pleased to add to the education of our students with our established scholarship program. I think this scholarship program is unique,” said Feld.

Severing as soloist on tuba is Alexander Costantino, who recently completed his doctoral studies at the University of North Texas. He was an active brass practitioner, private instructor and adjudicator in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area and was invited to participate in several international festivals including the International Brass Chamber Festival and the Rafael Mendez Brass Institute. He will perform one selection with the band and a solo piece as well.

Included in the band’s selections is a medley from “Grease” as well as symphonic dances from “Fiddler on the Roof”. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $15.00 and for seniors and students the price is $10.00. For additional information about the concert, call 215-355-3927.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

Commended students in National Merit Scholarship Program

Merit Scholars

 

Mrs. Christina Lang, Principal of New Hope-Solebury High School, announced last month that Gregory Chen, Victoria Hung, Elise Kalinovich, Wesley Michaels and Jaxon Vallely have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Letters of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, were presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

Pictured, seated from left, are Jaxon Vallely, Gregory Chen, Elise Kalinovich and Victoria Hung; standing from left, Guidance Counselor Veronica Wierzbowski, Prinicipal Christina Lang, and Guidance Counselor Hebat El-Turky. Not pictured is Wesley Michaels.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare

FBA Golf Outing winners

FBA Golf

 

Tim Bouch, of Audubon, NJ (left) and Ed Boss, of Audubon, PA (center) share a happy moment as part of the winning foursome in the 21st Feasterville Business Association Golf Outing held recently at Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA. Tim and Ed combined with Jason Greer and Frank Cavalo, both of Northeast Philadelphia, for a 58-stroke score, lowest of all tournament foursomes.

Ninety-eight area golfers teed it up for fun and prizes in the annual benefit which raises money for the FBA’s college scholarship fund and variety of other communal endeavors.

FacebookTwitterEmailGoogle+DiggStumbleUponBookmark/FavoritesShare