Janet E. Keady Memorial Scholarship

Janet Keady was the mother of four Pleasant Valley High School graduates. She was a great proponent of our school and proud of our academic reputation. Janet Keady lived a very short life after a courageous battle with cancer but has had a long-lasting impact on the many lives her scholarship has touched. 

Mrs. Keady wanted to help deserving students with strong scholastic accomplishments and financial need by creating a scholarship for use in public postsecondary education. Her belief that financial need not be a deterrent for a bright, hardworking student’s college aspirations was a driving force in creating her memorial scholarship.

Criteria:

• Participate in more than one activity at Pleasant Valley High School
• Strong academic performance
• Plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year school whose cost is similar to one of the three state schools
• Preference for a student with financial need

Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:

• In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us why you've chosen your field of study.
• In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us what your plans are after your post-secondary education is complete.
• In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us about one of the following: your ability to problem solve, work with others, and/or your dedication to the community.
• In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us how you've overcome an obstacle.
• In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us anything else about yourself you think the selection committee would like to know.