NEW – Peter J. Carril Memorial Scholarship
The Peter J. Carril Memorial Fund awards one scholarship annually to a graduating Liberty High School senior basketball player. The applicant is asked to complete an application. This scholarship award will be in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship is awarded based on the submitted application with references and is reviewed by a committee of school staff, along with input from the Carril family. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
George B. Yasso Memorial Scholarship
The George B. Yasso memorial fund provides up to five (5) scholarships to graduating seniors through an application and essay format. Scholarship awards will be in the amount of up to $2,500. Application and essay are reviewed by the Yasso family determining scholarship recipients in May. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
Kim Donatelli Memorial Scholarship
The Kim Donatelli Scholarship was established in memory of Kim Donatelli, a 1981 graduate of Freedom High School, and a former teacher in the BASD for 22 years. The Kim Donatelli memorial fund provides one (1) scholarships to graduating Freedom High School senior planning to pursue a higher education degree in Education. Scholarship award will be in the amount of up to $2,000 for the first year, and an additional $500 will be awarded for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. The application deadline has passed as of Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. memorial fund provides one (1) scholarship in the amount of $500 or $1,000 to graduating seniors from through an application. Application and essay are reviewed by the Sarkozy/Barron family and selections determined in early May. The application deadline is has passed as of Friday, March 31, 2023.
Karen Jeffress Memorial Scholarship
The Karen Jeffress Memorial fund was created to memorialize the accomplishments of community member and Bethlehem Area School District retired teacher, Karen Jeffress while giving back to the community. The Karen Jeffress Memorial Scholarship Fund will offer one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each school year to a graduating Bethlehem Area School District senior who attended Marvine Elementary School.
Clara Nagy Petraglia and Joseph C. Petraglia Scholarship
The Clara Nagy Petraglia and Joseph C. Petraglia Scholarship was established to honor Clara Nagy, former LHS Class of 1953 editor-in-chief of Liberty Life and former BASD Principal Joseph Petraglia. Each year, one recipient will receive a scholarship up to $1,000. Awards are available to any graduating Liberty High School senior planning to pursue a higher education degree in journalism or closely related field or in the field of education. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 7, 2023.
Thomas Doluisio Scholarship
The Thomas Doluisio Scholarship Fund provides two (2) $500 scholarships for eligible seniors who plan to pursue a career as an educator. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, March 30, 2023.
William Burkhardt Scholarship
The William Burkhardt Scholarship Fund provides one (1) $500 scholarship to an eligible senior at Liberty High School who plans to include the arts in their college experience. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, March 30, 2023.
Asa Packer Elementary School Scholarship
The Asa Packer faculty and staff are proud to offer one $500 scholarship each school year to a graduating senior from Freedom High School or Liberty High School. Specific scholarship criteria and detailed information can be found on the application. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
Calypso Elementary School Scholarship
The Calypso Elementary School Scholarship provides one $500 scholarship award to a graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Calypso Elementary School for at least three full years. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 14, 2023.
Clearview Elementary School Scholarship
The Clearview Elementary School Scholarship provides one $250 scholarship award to a qualified graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Clearview Elementary School for at least five full years. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
Farmersville Elementary School Scholarship
Farmersville Elementary School’s PTA will offer one $500 scholarship each school year to a graduating senior in the school district. To be eligible to apply and receive this scholarship, you must meet all of the criteria listed on the scholarship application. The application deadline has passed as of Monday, May 1, 2023.
Fountain Hill Elementary School Scholarship
Fountain Hill Elementary School’s Faculty Fund will offer one $500 scholarship each school year to a graduating senior in the school district. To be eligible to apply and receive this scholarship, you must meet all of the criteria listed on the scholarship application. The application deadline has passed as of Monday, May 1, 2023.
Hanover Elementary School Scholarship
The Hanover Elementary School Scholarship provides up to two $500 awards to qualified graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Hanover Elementary School for a minimum of at least three full years. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
James Buchanan Elementary School Scholarship
James Buchanan Elementary School will award one scholarship, as permitted by the approved PTA budget, to a graduating BASD senior who attended JBES and will be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational institute in the summer or fall semester immediately following high school graduation. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
Lincoln Elementary School Scholarship
The Lincoln Elementary School Scholarship provides up to a $500 award to one (1) qualified graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Lincoln Elementary School from kindergarten through 5th grade. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 21, 2023.
Miller Heights Elementary School Scholarship
The Miller Heights Elementary School PTO Scholarship provides up to a $500 award to one (1) qualified graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Miller Heights Elementary School for a minimum of three years. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
Spring Garden Elementary School Scholarship
The Spring Garden Elementary School Scholarship provides up to two (2) $500 awards to eligible graduating seniors from either Liberty and/or Freedom High School who attended Spring Garden Elementary School for at least two full school years from kindergarten through 5th grade. The application deadline has passed as of Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Scholarship
The Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Scholarship provides up to a $500 award to one (1) qualified graduating senior from either Liberty or Freedom High School who attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School for at least one school year from kindergarten through 5th grade. The application deadline passed as of Friday, May 5, 2023.
William Penn Elementary School Scholarship
The William Penn Elementary School Alumni Fund will offer one scholarship in the amount of $500 or $1,000 each school year to an eligible graduating senior at Freedom High School or Liberty High School. The applicant must have attended William Penn Elementary School for a minimum of at least two full school years. The application deadline has passed as of Friday, April 28, 2023.
***The Foundation for The Bethlehem Area School District has a policy to award scholarship amounts to the institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school) through the recipient’s personal bursar account. No checks are written to the student/individual. Students will be asked to provide the name of their educational institution, address and bursar account information following notice of award so that their account may be credited with their scholarship award.
