Saint Louis Public Schools Scholarships
For seniors graduating from an SLPS school in 2020, there are several Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation scholarship opportunities. Award amounts vary from $1,000 to $4,000. The scholarships are:
Nahed Chapman Scholarship $1,000, one-time award. GPA: 2.5 or above. Must have attended IWS/NAPA/NCNAA
Nahed Chapman was the executive director of the ESOL Bilingual Migrant Program from 2001-2013. She was a dedicated supporter of English Language Learners in the St. Louis Public Schools and the founder of the newcomer school currently named Nahed Chapman New American Academy in her honor.
Phillip J. Hickey Scholarship
$2,750 per year for four years, totaling $11,500. GPA: 2.5 or above. Eligible students should have financial need.(Recipients may be asked to provide tax return).
Phillip J. Hickey was the superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools from 1942-1963. Prior to this, he served as principal of Carondelet School (1924) and Madison School (1925). He also held positions at the district office where he served under Special Assignment (1934) and Secretary- Treasurer (1935). Following his term as superintendent, Hickey worked as a special consultant for Saint Louis Public Schools in 1964.
Sol M. Glaser Scholarship $1,000, one-time award. GPA: Between 2.5 and 3.0.
Taylor Family Soldan Alumni Scholarship One $1,000 scholarship, potentially renewable for up to four years upon showing progress toward degree at a public or non-profit institution, including non-profit trade school.Must be graduating from Soldan and have a GPA of 2.0 or above.
This scholarship was started by siblings Kia and Kurly Taylor. Both are proud alumni of Soldan; Kia graduated in 2009 and Kurly in 2012.
Lexington Elementary School – Barbara Anderson Scholarship $1,000, one time award. Must have attended Lexington Elementary. GPA: 2.5 or above.
Dr. Barbara A. Anderson was a motivated and diligent principal at Lexington Elementary school.
The Sandra Dianne House Health Care Scholarship One $500 scholarship, potentially renewable for up to four years upon showing progress toward degree at a public or non-profit institution, including non-profit trade school. GPA: 3.0 or above. Must be pursuing a degree in healthcare.
This scholarship is named in loving memory of Sandra House by her family and SDH Health Services.
Charles Gallagher Sr. Scholarship One $7,000 scholarship potentially renewable for up to four years upon showing progress toward post-secondary degree. Soldan High School students interested in Business Administration No suspensions, 92% attendance.
Mr. Gallagher is a Soldan High School alumna. He has long supported the high school. He had a distinguished career in business and ownership with United Fruit and Produce.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AWARDS:
Applicants must be current high school seniors attending one of the following schools:
Carnahan High School of the Future, Central VPA High School, Cleveland NJROTC Academy, Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience, Gateway STEM High School, Innovative Concept Academy, McKinley CLA High School, Metro A&C High School, Northwest Academy of Law, Roosevelt High School, Soldan IS High School, Sumner High School, and Vashon High School.
- Award
- $500 - $7,000
- Deadline
- 04/10/2020
- Supplemental Questions
- Select the scholarships you are applying for:
- Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
- Parent 1 daytime phone number or cell phone number
- Guidance Counselor's Name
- Select the SLPS elementary/middle schools you have attended.
- RESUME: Upload your resume
- STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR): Please upload a copy of your Student Aid Report. The SAR is the document resulting from the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be filed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once you have completed the FAFSA, upload your SAR here.
- ESSAY: If you are applying for the Philip J. Hickey, Sol. M Glaser, Lexington Elementary Barbara Anderson, Nahed Chapman, Charles Gallagher Sr., and/or Taylor Family Soldan Alumni Scholarship please write an essay on "How this Scholarship will Help me Achieve My Goals in College and Life."
- ESSAY: If you are applying for The Sandra Dianne House Health Care Scholarship, please write an essay on “Why a Degree in Health Care is Important to Me.”
- SLPS RECOMMENDATION 1 - Teacher: Enter (or select) the name and e-mail address of a TEACHER who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
- SLPS RECOMMENDATION 2 - Non-Teacher: Enter (or select) the name and e-mail address of an adult - counselor, advisor, coach, supervisor - NOT a teacher - who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
- APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by the Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
- Show 7 more