Math Department Achievement Scholarship

The Math Department at Pleasant Valley High School offers 17 rigorous courses, including AP Calculus. On Iowa Assessment tests 94% of our students are proficient or advanced in mathematics. This scholarship is one of 12 scholarships awarded and financed solely by the Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation, which raises funds through several events throughout the year. This scholarship honors a student who has excelled in this field of study. The awardee is chosen by the faculty of Math Department. Each awardee will demonstrate the following:

1. Needs to be well prepared by their K-12 experiences and to pursue some form of postsecondary education to expand and refine their skills and background
2. Academic Preparation – the ability to reason, solve problems, apply knowledge, and communicate effectively
3. Interpersonal Skills – the ability to work effectively with others
4. Professional Behaviors – responsibility and dependability
5. Community Mindedness – a commitment to being involved

Criteria to Apply:

• Math faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program.
• Plan to attend a college or vocational school upon graduation.

Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:

• Discuss briefly in 50 words or less what you see yourself doing in 10 years.

Past Scholarship Recipients:

2017     Samuel Lederman
2016     Michael Li
2015     Ajay Penmatcha
2014     Mengyu Wang
2013     Dallas Carter
2012     Joe Mueller
2011     Ryan Kelly