Social Studies Department Achievement Scholarship
Students enrolled in Social Studies classes at PVHS will be exposed to a variety of learning methods, including whole group instruction, student-centered learning activities, 21st century technology, and primary source materials in the areas of history, government, economics, psychology and sociology. These classes aim to develop knowledgeable, thinking and active citizens through examination of the past, awareness of changing cultural and physical environments, and the development of critical thinking skills. 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, as well as supports the entire scholarship program at PVHS. This scholarship honors a student who has excelled in this field of study. The awardee is chosen by the faculty of the Social Studies 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:
- Social Studies faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
- Plans to attend a college or vocational school upon graduation.
Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:
- Describe Post-Secondary Plans. Discuss briefly in 50 words or less what you see yourself doing in 10 years.
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Past Scholarship Recipients
2021 Ingrid Hofmann
2020 Rece Vining
2019 Guilherme Pinho
2018 Abigail Melbourne
2017 Samuel Lundry
2016 Connor Johnson
2015 Grace Gode
2014 Anthony Yang
2013 Alexis Toporowski
2012 Katie Noble
2011 Christina Hesse
2010 Joseph Kluever
2009 Samantha Meyer
2008 Anna Tunnicliff
2007 Rebekah Titsworth
2006 Kiley Seligman
2005 Kathy Rodine
2004 Rachel Elsey
2003 Emily Daugherty