

	Scholarship Opportunities as of Feb. 26, 2008 APPLICATION INFORMATION Download the following application and submit to Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance Merit Based Scholarship Need Based Scholarship Scholarship Opportunities as of April 20, 2008 Clinton Sunrise Rotary Scholarship: Due Date: April 30, 2008 Amount: $1,000 Criteria: application, letter of recommendation and essay application form The Paul Sauerland Youth Leadership Award: Due Date: April 30, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: application, letter of recommendation and essay on "Leadership" application form Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey Due Date: March 28, 2008 Amount: TBD Criteria: This is an award for a senior diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. Student must be planning on attending a college or trade school full-time. An essay and transcript are required. Additional information: Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 The New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association Due Date: April 18, 2008 Amount: $1,000 Criteria: The applicant must be a senior diagnosed with CFS and be ccepted into a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school. Requirements include an essay. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Hunterdon County Nurses Association – Linda Farrell Memorial Scholarship Due Date: March 31, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: Qualified applicants must a graduate of a Hunterdon County High School and plan to enter a professional nursing program in the Fall. A common Polytech application and essay are required. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Marine Trades Association of New Jersey Due Date: May 1, 2008 Amount: $1,500 to any marine trades program, full scholarship at Pennco Tech for the Marine Technician Program or full scholarship for the Marine Service Technology Program at the Automotive Training Center. Criteria: Student must be interested and plan to pursue a degree in the marine trades and attend a school that offers the program. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Foster and Adoptive Family Services Scholarship Due Date: March 28, 2008 Amount: $500-$1,000 Criteria: This scholarship is available to a senior who is or has been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Flemington Rotary Scholarship Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Applicant must complete Polytech’s Need Based Scholarship application. Student must submit an essay on the importance of service and character. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Hunterdon Peace Coalition Due Date: May 1, 2008 Amount: $50-$250 Criteria: Poetry contest on the topic: “What Peace Means to Me”. Poem will be judged on artistic merit, power of the message and its strength as a catalyst for promoting peace. For additional information: contact Sandy Madar at (908) 832-5688 As of February 23, 2008 New Jersey Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias : Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $250-$1,000 Criteria: This is a public speaking contest. The topic of 2008 is, “Resolved: The United States Should Ratify the Kyoto Protocol” (Global Warming). Students will be judged on the following criteria: voice, articulation ,diction, structure of point of view, clarity, delivery, persuasion, time and the ability to deliver without note cards. Student interested in registering to compete should contact: Mr. Murry Greene (973) 422-0330 by April 1 st, 2008. Additional information: Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 The 2008 Norman & Gertrude Wolf Memorial Community Service Award Due Date: May 5, 2008 Amount: TBD Criteria: The applicant must submit a personal statement including the service activities participated in. Supporting documentation of these activities via news clips, press releases, etc. must be provided. *This is not an academic award and does not require any GPA, transcripts, etc.* Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Knights of Pythias Poster Contest Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $100-$1,000 Criteria: The theme of the contest is, “Be A Friend When It Counts”. Winners are selected on the following criteria: message, originality, effective display of message in specified dimensions, neatness of the poster, adherence to stated rules and regulations. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Ella Haver Science Scholarship Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $15,000 Criteria: Qualified applicants must plan to pursue a science related career. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Jennie M. Haver Memorial Scholarhip Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: TBD Criteria: Qualified applicants must plan to pursue a science related career. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Mildred Preen Mortimer Civic Achievement Award Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Applicant must be a female, senior who has a strong record of academic, religious, humanitarian and civic achievements. Activities since 8 th grade will be considered. Financial need and extracurricular activities are not to be considered. Activities that demonstrate leadership, community growth potential, dedication to common good and spirit of community team work will be considered. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 The Family Nursing Service Scholarship Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in health care. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 The Margaret A. Schumacher Music Scholarship Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,000 Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in music. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 The Helen Hoff Educational Scholarship Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in education. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Paul Wirtz Agricultural Award Due Date: April 1, 2008 Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in a agricultural field.. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Mayflower Scholarship Due Date: March 14, 2008 Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Student must graduate in the upper fourth of the school’s class (or have SAT or ACT total scores at or above the 75 th percentile) and enter a New Jersey four year college. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 Host Masonic Lodge Scholarship Due Date: April 25, 2008 Amount: $1,000 (two awards will be issued) Criteria: Student must submit an application and transcript. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext 20 Scholarship Opportunities as of Dec. 4, 2007 SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Merit Scholarship : Due Date: May 1, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: Available to SkillsUSA members who will be attending a college/postsecondary program in 2008-09. This merit based scholarship will recognize students for leadership skills, a commitment to community service, helping to improve the image of career and technical education and improving the image of his/her chosen occupation. Candidates may nominate themselves. All nominations must include two letters of recommendation. Additional information: contact Katie Mooney at (703) 737-0639, email kmooney@skillsusa.org. Website: http://www.skilsusa.org/supporters/alumni.shtml. Hunterdon County Pomona Grange No. 2 Due Date: March 15, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: The applicant must submit a transcript, letter of recommendation and an essay (300 words) describing his/her career goals. A preference will be given to students who plan to pursue studies in agriculture but is not a requirement of the scholarship. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship Due Date: April 30, 2007 Amount: $1000-$2500 Criteria: Must be related to a veteran who served in the Armed Forces. Applicants must submit proof of completing a minimum of 50 hours community service and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 2008 Nursing Scholarship Due Date: April 15, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: Qualified applications must plan to pursue studies in nursing and must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey Due Date: April 15, 2008 Amount: $500 Criteria: Applicant must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey/Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholaship Due Date: April 15, 2008 Amount: $1,800 Criteria: Applicant must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20 APPLICATION INFORMATION Download the following application and submit to Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance Merit Based Scholarship Need Based Scholarship
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action It is the policy of the Hunterdon County Polytech School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, or disability in its educational programs or activities, vocational opportunities, and employment policies as is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et. seq.. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to our Affirmative Action Officer, Ana Washington, 908-284-1444 or our 504 Compliance Officer, Kelly Suchowiecki, at 908-284-1444. District Office: Hunterdon County Polytech - 8 Bartles Corner Road - Suite #2 - Flemington, NJ 08822.Contact Us: hcpolytech@hcpolytech.org

Scholarship Opportunities as of Feb. 26, 2008

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Download the following application and submit to Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance

Scholarship Opportunities as of April 20, 2008

Clinton Sunrise Rotary Scholarship:
Due Date: April 30, 2008
Amount: $1,000

Criteria: application, letter of recommendation and essay

application form

The Paul Sauerland Youth Leadership Award:
Due Date: April 30, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: application, letter of recommendation and essay on "Leadership"

application form

Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey
Due Date: March 28, 2008
Amount: TBD

Criteria: This is an award for a senior diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. Student must be planning on attending a college or trade school full-time. An essay and transcript are required.
Additional information: Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

The New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association
Due Date: April 18, 2008
Amount: $1,000

Criteria: The applicant must be a senior diagnosed with CFS and be ccepted into a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school. Requirements include an essay.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Hunterdon County Nurses Association – Linda Farrell Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: March 31, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: Qualified applicants must a graduate of a Hunterdon County High School and plan to enter a professional nursing program in the Fall. A common Polytech application and essay are required.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Marine Trades Association of New Jersey
Due Date: May 1, 2008
Amount: $1,500 to any marine trades program, full scholarship at Pennco Tech for the Marine Technician Program or full scholarship for the Marine Service Technology Program at the Automotive Training Center.

Criteria: Student must be interested and plan to pursue a degree in the marine trades and attend a school that offers the program.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Foster and Adoptive Family Services Scholarship
Due Date: March 28, 2008
Amount: $500-$1,000

Criteria: This scholarship is available to a senior who is or has been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS).
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Flemington Rotary Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,500

Criteria: Applicant must complete Polytech’s Need Based Scholarship application. Student must submit an essay on the importance of service and character.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Hunterdon Peace Coalition
Due Date: May 1, 2008
Amount: $50-$250
Criteria: Poetry contest on the topic: “What Peace Means to Me”. Poem will be judged on artistic merit, power of the message and its strength as a catalyst for promoting peace.
For additional information: contact Sandy Madar at (908) 832-5688

As of February 23, 2008

New Jersey Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias :
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $250-$1,000

Criteria: This is a public speaking contest. The topic of 2008 is, “Resolved: The United States Should Ratify the Kyoto Protocol” (Global Warming). Students will be judged on the following criteria: voice, articulation ,diction, structure of point of view, clarity, delivery, persuasion, time and the ability to deliver without note cards.
Student interested in registering to compete should contact: Mr. Murry Greene (973) 422-0330 by April 1 st, 2008. Additional information: Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

The 2008 Norman & Gertrude Wolf Memorial Community Service Award
Due Date: May 5, 2008
Amount: TBD

Criteria: The applicant must submit a personal statement including the service activities participated in. Supporting documentation of these activities via news clips, press releases, etc. must be provided. This is not an academic award and does not require any GPA, transcripts, etc.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Knights of Pythias Poster Contest
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $100-$1,000

Criteria: The theme of the contest is, “Be A Friend When It Counts”. Winners are selected on the following criteria: message, originality, effective display of message in specified dimensions, neatness of the poster, adherence to stated rules and regulations.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Ella Haver Science Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $15,000

Criteria: Qualified applicants must plan to pursue a science related career. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Jennie M. Haver Memorial Scholarhip
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: TBD

Mildred Preen Mortimer Civic Achievement Award
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,000

Criteria: Applicant must be a female, senior who has a strong record of academic, religious, humanitarian and civic achievements. Activities since 8 th grade will be considered. Financial need and extracurricular activities are not to be considered. Activities that demonstrate leadership, community growth potential, dedication to common good and spirit of community team work will be considered.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

The Family Nursing Service Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,500

Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in health care. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

The Margaret A. Schumacher Music Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,000

Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in music. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

The Helen Hoff Educational Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,500

Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in education. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Paul Wirtz Agricultural Award
Due Date: April 1, 2008
Amount: $1,500

Criteria: Applicant must intend to pursue a career in a agricultural field.. Students must possess intelligence, character and financial need. Students must score above the 50 th percentile of the College Boards Scholastic Aptitude Test. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Mayflower Scholarship
Due Date: March 14, 2008
Amount: $1,500

Criteria: Student must graduate in the upper fourth of the school’s class (or have SAT or ACT total scores at or above the 75 th percentile) and enter a New Jersey four year college.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

Host Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Due Date: April 25, 2008
Amount: $1,000 (two awards will be issued)

Criteria: Student must submit an application and transcript. Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext 20

Scholarship Opportunities as of Dec. 4, 2007

SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Merit Scholarship :
Due Date: May 1, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: Available to SkillsUSA members who will be attending a college/postsecondary program in 2008-09. This merit based scholarship will recognize students for leadership skills, a commitment to community service, helping to improve the image of career and technical education and improving the image of his/her chosen occupation. Candidates may nominate themselves. All nominations must include two letters of recommendation.

Additional information: contact Katie Mooney at (703) 737-0639, email kmooney@skillsusa.org. Website: http://www.skilsusa.org/supporters/alumni.shtml.

Hunterdon County Pomona Grange No. 2
Due Date: March 15, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: The applicant must submit a transcript, letter of recommendation and an essay (300 words) describing his/her career goals. A preference will be given to students who plan to pursue studies in agriculture but is not a requirement of the scholarship.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship
Due Date: April 30, 2007
Amount: $1000-$2500

Criteria: Must be related to a veteran who served in the Armed Forces. Applicants must submit proof of completing a minimum of 50 hours community service and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

2008 Nursing Scholarship
Due Date: April 15, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: Qualified applications must plan to pursue studies in nursing and must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey
Due Date: April 15, 2008
Amount: $500

Criteria: Applicant must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a Veteran and will be awarded based on character/leadership, essay/application, financial need and scholastic attainment.
Additional information: contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance – 284-1444 Ext. 20

American Legion Auxiliary Department of New Jersey/Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholaship
Due Date: April 15, 2008
Amount: $1,800

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Download the following application and submit to Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance

Merit Based Scholarship

Need Based Scholarship

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action It is the policy of the Hunterdon County Polytech School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, or disability in its educational programs or activities, vocational opportunities, and employment policies as is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et. seq.. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to our Affirmative Action Officer, Ana Washington, 908-284-1444 or our 504 Compliance Officer, Kelly Suchowiecki, at 908-284-1444.

District Office: Hunterdon County Polytech - 8 Bartles Corner Road - Suite #2 - Flemington, NJ 08822.Contact Us: hcpolytech@hcpolytech.org