Class of 2024

The application will ask you if there are specific awards you would like to be considered for. Please note that this information is helpful to the committee, but it does not limit you to those awards. For a description of these awards, please view this document.

In addition, some scholarships require an essay to be written. These awards are listed BELOW the link to complete the Local Scholarship Application.

The Rose Tree Elementary School faculty proudly sponsors an award for a graduating senior who attended Rose Tree Elementary. Students interested in competing for the award must complete an essay of 500 words or less. The essay prompt is:

Tell us about the next step in your journey post-graduation. How has the motto of “Being Ready, Respectful, Responsible, and Persevering” impacted your life and prepared you for the future? 500 words or less, typed. Please include your post graduate path in your essay.

Additionally, students must meet the following parameters:

1. Must have attended and graduated from Rose Tree Elementary School (RTES)

2. Any student in good standing from RTES that is pursuing a post graduate path

3. GPA - 2.8 or higher, but we are not as concerned with GPA in relationship to personal character and other activities

4. Extracurricular activities need to be listed - in school and in community

Please return the completed essay to Mrs. Lobitz by 3:00 pm on April 23

Taken from Robert Fulghum’s All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, you learn the fundamentals at the elementary level: “Share, play fair, live a balanced life, look”. How did your experiences at Glenwood shape you to become the person you are today? Share with us your successes. All students are encouraged to apply, we wish continued advancement for all our students; whether your next chapter will include a trade school, university, military, or joining the workforce.

1. Must have attended Glenwood at least three years

2. Any student in good standing regardless of post graduate path

3. GPA - 2.8 or higher

4. School and Community extra-curricular activities

5. Typed essay 500 words or less

Please return the completed essay to Mrs. Lobitz by 3:00 pm on April 23

2024 Walter J. Pileggi Memorial Scholarship

All applicants must have played at least one year in the MAGS organization. The Scholarship winner will be based

on an individual, who will be furthering their education at a secondary institute of learning, has strong personal

characteristics and who has been actively involved in the community and school activities. Top candidates will be

asked to schedule an interview with the selection committee at a time to be determined.

Pileggi application

Send responses directly to: PileggiScholarship@gmail.com.

The Jonah Jackson Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a four year Penncrest High School football player. The following criteria must be met:

· No outstanding dues

· Must play more than one sport at Penncrest

· Off-season attendance when not in another sport must be 95% or better

· Varsity letter winner minimum 1 year

· CUM GPA 3.0 or above at the time of voting

Eligible players must write an essay as to why they deserve this award.

Please return the completed essay to Mrs. Lobitz by 3:00 pm on April 23

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RTMEA Scholarship

This award is sponsored by The Rose Tree Media Educational Association. Applicants should be planning to pursue a career in education, and must submit an essay on the topic, “Why I Wish to Teach.”

Please return the completed essay to Mrs. Lobitz by 3:00 pm on April 23

Spartan Scholarship

This award is presented by the faculty and staff of Springton Lake Middle School. Eligible students must have attended Springton Lake Middle School for at least one full academic year. Additionally, applicants must have earned a cumulative unweighted GPA at Penncrest

High School of at least 3.25.

Applicants must respond to the following essay prompt, with a maximum 500 words:

How did your experience in middle school at Springton Lake prepare you for success in high school and beyond?

In addition to the essay prompt, candidates should briefly (one paragraph) describe their post-secondary education plans.

Please return the completed application to Mr. Salladino by 3:00 pm on April 30.

Rose Tree Soccer For Life Scholarship

Applicants must have participated in Rose Tree Soccer Club’s (RTSC) programs (Intramural and/or Travel, excluding Tots/Soccer Success) for at least eight (8) years. (Having played soccer for Penncrest is not a requirement.) Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2. Applicants must submit an essay for consideration.

Rose Tree for Life application

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NK Smiles Scholarship

Academic Scholarship For a Future Teacher:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Looking to further your education as a teacher after High School

• Earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Well rounded school and community participation

Applicants also must complete and submit a written, 500 word essay to the following prompt:

Why do I Want to Teach? How does the teaching profession inspire me?

Submissions should be emailed to epettit@rtmsd.org by April 30

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Norm Kelley Scholarship

Scholarship For The Student that most exemplifies Norm Kelly:

Awarded to a member of the senior class that best exemplifies the following characteristics while interacting with other members of the Rose Tree Media Community:

• Optimism

• Kindness

• Friend to all, particular those who struggle to form friendships

• Acceptance of differences

• Has an interest in an educational career, however not required

Applicants should submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the following prompt:

Why is the Penncrest community meaningful to you?

Submissions should be emailed to epettit@rtmsd.org by April 30