SCHOLARSHIPS

PHS ACADEMIC FOUNDATION IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP

The Academic Foundation IMPACT Scholarship was created in order to recognize and honor a graduating senior who has made a positive and significant impact here at PHS or in the community at large. This student has achieved academic excellence, shown a passionate commitment to his or her activities, contributed to the community, and has done so while facing specific challenges or obstacles. The total scholarship amount is $2500 and will be awarded to one or two students to support his or her continuing education. The recipient will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship applications are available through the College and Career Resource Room.

IMPACT Scholarship Criteria:

1. Academic Excellence based on an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
2. Commitment to PHS and the community. A positive role model who leads by example, with meaningful contributions to the organizations and activities served.
3. Community Service or Work Hours of a minimum 100 hours 
4. Significant challenge or obstacle has been faced while meeting above criteria

Process:

1. Student will submit an application.
2. Student will submit a resume.
3. Student will submit 2 essays limited to 250 words each.
4. Student will submit their Permanent Record Summary (obtained from Mrs. Cachon, Registrar)

Selection:

1. A minimum of 5 members on the voting selection committee.
1. Member of Plant High Administration & College Resource Counselor will advise at selection meetings.
2. One Academic Foundation Board Member (w/ exception of any senior-student parents)
3. Two Academic Foundation Members (w/ exception of any senior-student parents)
4. Academic Foundation Scholarship Chairperson (cannot be a senior-student parent)

The selection process will be “blind”