Community Scholarships Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 Community Scholarship Application is now open! All seniors are encouraged to apply. You can see the list of participating scholarships below. Applications can be accessed through the Class of 2026 Google Classroom (code: x74gsa7q).

Applications and supplemental materials are due Friday March 6, 2026 to the Google Classroom.

Financial Need-Based Scholarships

The following scholarships are for students who need financial assistance to pay for college. Along with the application, a copy of the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA will be required for these scholarships.

#BeLikeBetsy Memorial Scholarship

#BeLikeBetsy Memorial Scholarship

Description: Betsy Meyer passed away after fighting as hard as she could to defeat cancer. Unfortunately, cancer took Betsy away, but she left, and continues to leave, her mark on the world. To #BeLikeBetsy takes on many different forms. Betsy lived her life prioritizing kindness and a life of service to others. Betsy's approach was multifaceted, and it began with the kindhearted and loving way she treated her family and friends. Betsy approached everyone with an infectious smile and an open heart. She was empathetic and always non-judgmental. Betsy was generous with her kind words and also with her support of those who were less fortunate.Being like Betsy isn't complicated. . . just live your life while taking into account those around you. Taken from a post on Betsy's Facebook page. . . "Be kind to yourself, Be kind to others, Be kind to the earth, Be kind to animals, Be compassionate, Be the voice for change, Be humble, Be brave, Be yourself, Be a teacher, Be a reader, Be a poet, Be good trouble, Be a revolution, Be the first, but not the last." Live your life with love, patience, and compassion and you'll be #BeLikeBetsy.Award: $1800Requirements: Must be a 1st generation student going on to study for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or a trade.

A promise to #BeLikeBetsy each and every day!Schreiber ApplicationEssayEssay Prompt: "How have you made a positive difference in your family, any person's life, community or school.

Cecil B. Tinder Scholarship

Community Chest Scholarship Fund

Community Chest Scholarship Fund

Description: A general scholarship for post-high school study, including technical programs (non-college), as well as two and four year college programs. Applicants must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Given for a student's first year of college.

Award: Amount TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (FAFSA)
Family's most recent Tax Return
Personal Statement/ College Essay
Resume

*Please provide the Guidance office with a copy of any Financial Aid package you have received from the college of your choice when you receive it in May. If you are undecided or have not yet received your financial aid award letter, please let the Guidance Department know.*

Daisy Bacon Scholarship Fund

Daisy Bacon Scholarship Fund

Description: General scholarships for college study. Presented to students with outstanding quality of character, who are doing the best they can in their studies with their God-given intelligence.

Award: $250- $500 awarded per year for four years of college.

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid index (from FAFSA)
College/ Personal Essay
Interview required- students will be contacted to schedule interview

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty Scholarship

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty Scholarship

Description: Scholarships awarded to students who are deeply involved in the Port Washington community.

Award: Five $1000 scholarships

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: Please describe your involvement in the community (volunteer, work, etc.) and why Port Washington feels like home. Focus on personal experiences, meaningful moments, or people who have influenced your connection to Port Washington.

Dr. E.K. Johnson and Joyce Memorial Scholarship

Harvey Lewis Scholarship

The Leadership Scholarship to Honor Past Superintendents of Schools in Port Washington

The Leadership Scholarship to Honor Past Superintendents of Schools in Port Washington

Description: Kay and Leo Ullman, both former Presidents of the Board of Education, wish to honor collectively past Superintendents of schools of Port Washington. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has evidenced commitment to his/her academic pursuits and involvement in the Port Washington Community.

Award: One $500 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)

Lions Club of Port Washington Scholarship

Lions Club of Port Washington: Douglas E. Larsen Award for Accounting

Lions Club of Port Washington: Douglas E. Larsen Award for Accounting

Description: This award will be given to a Schreiber senior student who had achieved significant accomplishments in the area of accounting.

Douglas Larsen was an Accountant and a long-time member of the Lions Club. He served as Treasurer for many years. The Douglas E. Larsen Scholarship was first given in 1993, the year he passed on.

Doug Larsen first started working for an accounting firm in New York City but later took over our father’s accounting business in Port Washington. He continued to make it grow into a very successful business, with quite a few elderly clients. There were times when he actually had to help some hold pen in hand to sign their names to tax returns and the like. His clients appreciated and confided in Doug Larsen. He was very generous with his time and assets and was a loving, family man.

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Write a paragraph stating your attributes and accomplishments in the field of accounting that would make you eligible for this award.

Lions Club of Port Washington: Edward A. Picket Science Award

Lions Club of Port Washington: Edward A. Picket Science Award

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student who is outstanding in the area of science and will be pursuing studies in science at college

Edward A. Pickett was a long time resident of Port Washington, a member of the Port Washington Lions Club and a beloved Science teacher at Schreiber High School. He also taught Applied Chemistry.

Mr. Pickett was head of the Science Department for 35 years from 1925 – 1961. It was in 1961 the Edward A. Pickett Science Award was presented in his name. He died in 1986 and the award is now given in his memory.

Ed Pickett not only was a tremendous teacher, but a friend to many students. He would take time to personally tutor many at his home. In addition, he took special interest to make sure his students were successful. One story is about helping a student who could not get to school on time because he was delivering ice for the family business early in the morning before school. Mr. Pickett took time to work with him so he would not fail. He also ran a tutoring program on Saturdays preparing students for the New York State Regents exams.

Edward A. Pickett served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of World War I. He also was elected as a Port Washington Water Commissioner and served on the Board of Directors of the Port Washington Savings and Loan.

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Write a paragraph stating your attributes and accomplishments in the field of science that would make you eligible for this award.

Lions Club of Port Washington: Ernie Simon Award for Journalism and Communication

Lions Club of Port Washington: Ernie Simon Award for Journalism and Communication

Description: Established 2006 in memory of George R. Mahoney, Lions Club President (1982-83), an active Lion for many years, and a Port Washington Police Sergeant, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving senior who will be pursuing studies in either Law Enforcement or Fire Science.

George R. Mahoney (aka "Sarge") was a 60-year member of Protection Engine Co. #1 of the Port Washington Fire Department which is all volunteer. George also was a retired Sergeant from the Port Washington Police Department. For many years he single-handedly ran the Police Athletic League (PAL) from the old Police Headquarters on lower Main Street. He had the nickname of “Sarge”. At the PAL, Port Washington children were able to play baseball, learn and practice boxing among other things. George had several kids box in the Golden Gloves matches at Madison Square Garden. His most famous boxer, although not famous for his boxing, was actor Tony Danza. When George Mahoney passed away, Tony Danza had a eulogy of him on television about how “Sarge” helped the youth of Port Washington. In addition, George had the PAL marching band which went to parades all over.

George was President of the Lions Club of Port Washington in 1982-83. He joined the club in 1961 and served in numerous capacities over the years. As club historian, he preserved many of the memories of Lions in Port Washington. In 1983 he received the Lions District Governor’s President of the Year Award. He also was recognized for outstanding service many times by his own club.

George Mahoney was dedicated to the youth of Port Washington as well as the community of Port Washington through his work as a volunteer firefighter, Sergeant of the Port Washington Police Department, running the PAL for many years and his work as a member of the Port Washington Lions Club.

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Write a paragraph stating your attributes and involvement in fire science or criminal justice that would make you eligible for this award.

Lions Club of Port Washington: George R. Mahoney Law Enforcement Award

Lions Club of Port Washington: George R. Mahoney Law Enforcement Award

Description: Established 2006 in memory of George R. Mahoney, Lions Club President (1982-83), an active Lion for many years, and a Port Washington Police Sergeant, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving senior who will be pursuing studies in either Law Enforcement or Fire Science.

George R. Mahoney (aka "Sarge") was a 60-year member of Protection Engine Co. #1 of the Port Washington Fire Department which is all volunteer. George also was a retired Sergeant from the Port Washington Police Department. For many years he single-handedly ran the Police Athletic League (PAL) from the old Police Headquarters on lower Main Street. He had the nickname of “Sarge”. At the PAL, Port Washington children were able to play baseball, learn and practice boxing among other things. George had several kids box in the Golden Gloves matches at Madison Square Garden. His most famous boxer, although not famous for his boxing, was actor Tony Danza. When George Mahoney passed away, Tony Danza had a eulogy of him on television about how “Sarge” helped the youth of Port Washington. In addition, George had the PAL marching band which went to parades all over.

George was President of the Lions Club of Port Washington in 1982-83. He joined the club in 1961 and served in numerous capacities over the years. As club historian, he preserved many of the memories of Lions in Port Washington. In 1983 he received the Lions District Governor’s President of the Year Award. He also was recognized for outstanding service many times by his own club.

George Mahoney was dedicated to the youth of Port Washington as well as the community of Port Washington through his work as a volunteer firefighter, Sergeant of the Port Washington Police Department, running the PAL for many years and his work as a member of the Port Washington Lions Club.

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Write a paragraph stating your attributes and involvement in fire science or criminal justice that would make you eligible for this award.

Lions Club of Port Washington: W. Davis Hegeman Award for Business

Lions Club of Port Washington: W. Davis Hegeman Award for Business

Description: Awarded to a student who is outstanding in the area of business and will be pursuing studies in business at college.

“Howard C. Hegeman started in the insurance and real estate business in 1920. In 1930, his son, W. Davis, joined his father in the business and in 1940 another son, Clinton, entered the business. Both sons served in World War II, returning in 1945. In 1950 the business was incorporated as the Howard C. Hegeman Agency, and it observed its 50th anniversary in July 1970. The office of the agency at 185 Main St. was expanded and renovated several years ago.”

W. Davis Hegeman was President of the Port Washington Lions Club in 1942-43 and very involved with the Chamber of Commerce. He died in 1980 at 67 years of age.

“The greatest day of all was June 28, 1939, when the Pan Am 42-ton, 74-passenger ‘Dixie Clipper’ left the Pan Am takeoff site on Manhasset Isle for its historic first regularly scheduled passenger flight from the U.S. to Europe. Port Washington gave the Dixie Clipper a great sendoff. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ceremonies, which included several numbers by the Port Washington High School Band and speeches by Dave Hegeman, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Captain Jack Floherty and Captain Peter Rodyenko.”

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Write a paragraph stating your attributes and accomplishments in the field of business that would make you eligible for this award.

Lori Mackson Schiffer Memorial Scholarship

Lori Mackson Schiffer Memorial Scholarship

Description: Lori Mackson Schiffer graduated Schreiber High School in 1995, and went on to live an exceedingly meaningful, although much too short, life. She attended Brown University and Harvard Law School and was an accomplished intellectual property attorney at the law firm of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in NYC. Lori was brilliant - but never in an ostentatious way, or a way that made anyone feel inferior. If you spoke with her for more than a few minutes, you realized she was a force.
More importantly, Lori was thoughtful. She was dedicated to her friends and her family. Partly due to her wisdom, but mostly due to her compassion, she became "the person" for so many to turn to in their times of need. This never changed for Lori throughout her life, as even in her darkest times, she gained the most pleasure from helping others - whether it be a work, relationship or child-rearing issue.

Lori, and her husband Michael, returned to Port Washington in 2010 to raise their two children, Jonah and Nathan, in the town that she grew up in. Her sincerest hope was that her children would learn the importance of community, scholarship and giving here; and they are well on their way because of example she has set for them. Lori passed away in 2013, at the age of 36.

Lori's unique combination of intellect and compassion are what make this scholarship the perfect reflection of her memory. This award is given to a high school senior who has demonstrated a passion for helping others through community service, combined with a dedication to succeed academically.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: "Why has community service been important to you?"

Noah Benjamin Reisman Scholarship

Noah Benjamin Reisman Scholarship

Description: Noah Benjamin Reisman grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Paul D. Schreiber in 2012. While at Schreiber, Noah led other likeminded students as captain of the debate team, finishing second in the New York State Debate Championship. Noah was also a member of the social science research program. He was the only student to ever serve as a representative on the Port Washington Board of Education. Noah graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Government. With a passion for justice, Noah enrolled in The George Washington University Law School, where he made GW Law Review and formed a lasting positive impression on the students and faculty.

Upon finishing his first year at the top of his class, Noah decided to move back home to New York and transfer to Columbia Law School. During his second year of law school, Noah was selected as a member of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. Noah spoke out against injustice. He embraced and devoured knowledge, exploration, and culture, always expanding his horizons and those of the people around him. Challenging others to broaden their own thinking, he never backed down from a spirited debate and used his intellect, eloquence, and empathy for others to defend what was right. He had an unparalleled ability to add wit and wisdom to every conversation.

Noah was passionate about all types of music, fine food, and great conversation. He lived life with spontaneity and joy, always willing to drop what he was doing to support a friend or family member that needed him. Noah knew life was a precious gift, and his greatest pleasure was sharing life's best offerings with the ones he loved. We are confident that the student who receives The Noah Benjamin Reisman scholarship will embrace the same ideals that Noah deeply valued, including racial justice, educational equity, and helping those in need. Let us all live in the way Noah knew life was meant to be experienced – to the absolute fullest every day, always helping others and always being kind.

Award: One $5000 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Resume

Penny D'Antonio Memorial Math Scholarship

Penny D'Antonio Memorial Math Scholarship

Description: Penny D’Antonio was a math teacher at Schreiber High School for over 35 years. She was respected and loved by her students and colleagues. She taught all levels of math and was very successful in helping students who struggled in this subject to achieve success and learn to love math. This scholarship is for this type of student.

Award: One $500 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: "How were you able to overcome your deficits to become a better math student" (75-100 words)

Pierce Slutzky Memorial Scholarship

Pierce Slutzky Memorial Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is in memory of Pierce Slutzky. Pierce was a champion; he overcame devastating challenges, never lost his drive to succeed, and was an awesome young man who was taken far too soon from his family and friends.

In September 2016, on his fifth day of high school, Pierce was diagnosed with malignant brain cancer. Pierce refused to allow himself to be defined by this devastating diagnosis and worked to stay up to date with his Schreiber classmates through home schooling during his freshman and sophomore years of high school. Pierce was able to attend school during his junior year, but passed away in September 2019 at the beginning of his senior year. Pierce’s resolve to finish high school and attend college was as strong as his drive to eradicate the cancer ravaging his body. In memory of his spirit we are giving a scholarship to a graduating student who, like Pierce, has demonstrated the perseverance to overcome unimaginable obstacles and achieve their goals.

Award: One $6000 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: “How I overcame a major obstacle and the impact it had on my life.” (500 words)

Port Washington Association of Education Secretaries Scholarship

Port Washington Garden Club

Description: $1,000 awarded to a student with demonstrated interest in environmental science, horticulture, or landscape design and plans to continue those studies.

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume demonstrating interest in horticulture, botany, landscaping, sustainable gardening, or forestry.
Plans to continue studies in environmental science, horticulture or landscape design.

Port Washington Harbor Association Scholarship

Port Washington Korean Parents Association Scholarship

Port Washington Korean Parents Association Scholarship

Description: These scholarships will be awarded to Korean seniors who are the children of our association's members. Additionally, they must have achieved academic excellence and served as positive representatives of the Korean student community in Port Washington. Applicants are required to have maintained good moral and ethical standing throughout their time at Schreiber High School. Selection may be made from students listed on the Principal's Honor Rolls from 10th to 12th grade.

Award: Three $500 scholarships

Requirements:

Children of Association Members
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Resume

Port Washington Paraprofessional Association Scholarship

Port Washington Paraprofessional Association Scholarship

Description: Scholarship for study in college, vocational, or technical school. Awarded based on academic achievement and participation in community and school activities.

Award: Multiple awards. Amount $500-$1000

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid Index (from FAFSA)
Personal Statement - Your personal statement will help our selection committee understand who you are and why you are a strong candidate for this scholarship. You may include your background, interests, and experiences that have shaped you, as well as your inspiration, goals, and accomplishments. We want to know about YOU!

Non-Financial Need-Based Scholarships

The following scholarships do not require any proof of financial need

AGATE Toula Halperin Award for Academic Excellence

AGATE Toula Halperin Award for Academic Excellence

Description: Evolving from a local grassroots parent’s group interested in supporting educational excellence in our school district, AGATE of Port Washington is a home-school association affiliated with AGATE (Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education), a non-profit organization of concerned parents, educators and advocates designed to promote the education and welfare of gifted and talented learners in New York State. Since its inception in the early 1990s, AGATE of Port Washington has served as a community resource and advocate for students, parents and educators, based on the belief that all students deserve an appropriate and challenging education designed to help them achieve their fullest potential.

In 2004 AGATE of Port Washington established a scholarship to recognize overall academic excellence coupled with outstanding achievement in one specific area--an academic subject, the performing or fine arts, a leadership activity, or community service. For this award, financial need is not a consideration. The award is named in honor of our founding president, Toula J. Halperin, a champion of excellence who was instrumental in bringing awareness of the needs of advanced learners to the community.

Toula J. Halperin received a B.A. from Emmanuel College, an M.A. in Hispanic Studies from Emmanuel College/University of Madrid, Spain, and an MSW from Boston University School of Social Work. Her career began as a medical social worker in hospitals in Boston and Chicago. During her son’s preschool and elementary school years, she established a private social work practice with a specialty in child and family counseling. Toula lived in Port Washington from 1992 to 2006 with her husband, John, and son, Daniel. During that time, she served as secretary to the local chapter of the League of Women Voters and was a member of the founding board of the Port Washington Education Foundation. She now resides in New Jersey, where she works as a college planning counselor and continues to advocate for better schools.

Award: TBD

Requirements:

Minimum GPA 4.4
Schreiber Application
Resume
Self-Reported SAT or ACT Scores
Short statement self-identifying your specific area(s) of outstanding achievement (1-2 sentences)
ONE of the following as evidence/demonstration of your commitment/implementation of your stated interest:

- - A paragraph that describes an area of talent, aptitude, or achievement demonstrating excellence, commitment and/or leadership in improving the lives of others
  - An essay, a piece of original writing, artwork, photography, audiotape or videotape that demonstrates talent or excellence in a particular area
  - Common App Essay

Association of Public School Administrators (APSA) Scholarship

Association of Public School Administrators (APSA) Scholarship

Description: This is a scholarship based on merit, leadership qualities and service to others.

Award: $500

Requirements: This scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing, who demonstrates leadership qualities and has a strong interest in service to others and/or their community. No application.

If you wish to be considered please submit the following to your guidance counselor:
-1 Letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or coach
-250 word essay, "How has a challenge in your life made you who you are today?"

Barbara Faticone Pride in Port Scholarship

Barbara Faticone Pride in Port Scholarship

Description: To be given to a Schreiber High School senior who demonstrates the Pride in Port qualities of the Committee's beloved co-chair, Barbara Faticone.
Barbara is a doer and leader whose community involvement spans cultural, religious, educational, athletic, health support, commercial and civic pride organizations.
While Schreiber students are involved in many worthwhile activities that benefit the general Long Island and broader communities, the scholarship is intended to recognize a student's activities that have shown commitment within, and for, the PORT WASHINGTON community. Students involved in Port Washington organizations and institutions beyond the school, that benefit Port Washington, are especially encouraged to apply (such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, religious youth organizations, Port Washington Junior Fire Department, Library volunteer, or another Port Washington organization, event, or community activity.)

Award: One $1500 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Recommendation Letter from an adult or peer familiar with the student's Port Washington activities
Resume- include a list with a description of activities
Essay- (optional)

Essay Prompt: The past several years have seen a marked increase in acts of antisemitism across the nation. Expressions of hatred towards Jews have entered the political mainstream and popular culture. What steps can be taken or have you taken to confront antisemitism and prevent a recurrence of past atrocities.

The Christina Saccone Memorial Award

The Christina Saccone Memorial Award

Description: Awarded to a female graduating student who lettered in varsity lacrosse and demonstrates leadership abilities.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume (all sports, honors, awards, camps, and community involvement)
Coach's Letter of Recommendation
Essay

Essay Prompt: "How has your experience as a Schreiber athlete shaped you as a person? What does leadership mean to you? How will you demonstrate leadership in your post-high school plans?"

Dr. Cecilia Escamilla Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Cecilia Escamilla Memorial Scholarship

Description: Dr. Cecilia Escamilla came to the US from war torn El Salvador as a teenager. Education was extremely import to her success as she worked hard to be successful in a new country. She was a social worker in Port Washington Schools for over 20 years. Dr. Escamilla created the College Pioneers program to assist first generations students with matriculating and completing college. The program matched students with teachers who served as mentors.

Dr. Escamilla always saw the good in people and made them believe that they could achieve their dreams. She served as a mentor, role model and inspiration to so many of our students and would always say, "Mijo/a tu puedes!"

Dr. Escamilla never stopped learning and studying how to improve her work with students and their families and each student's success was a joy to her.

In honor of Dr. Escamilla's legacy, this scholarship will be awarded to a student who is the first in their family to attend college to help support their journey to a degree. A general scholarship for post-high school study, awarded to a current senior who will be the first in their family to attend college.

Award: One $250 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: "Who influenced your vision to attend college and complete your degree and why?"

HEARTS Award for Excellence in the Arts

HEARTS Award for Excellence in the Arts

Description: This scholarship is for students who are continuing with higher education with a primary focus in a field of creative arts (e.g. music, performing arts, fine arts, film-making, creative writing, etc). Candidates will have made significant contributions and provided leadership to help enrich, support, and promote the arts among their fellow students and within the greater Port Washington Community.

Award: Two $500 scholarships

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Recommendation Letter (from Creative Arts teacher)
Brief description of what you hope to accomplish creatively in the future
(Optional) Any supplemental material that you have created: musical score, CD, poetry, fiction or non-fiction writing, film, documentary, visual arts, etc.

The Holocaust Memorial and Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship

The Holocaust Memorial and Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship

Description: A general award for college study, open to all graduating seniors at Schreiber High School. All applicants must submit an essay to be evaluated for content, originality, quality of expression and accuracy, no more that 1000 words, double spaced, on the topic outlined below.

Award: One $2500 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Essay

Essay Prompt: The past several years have seen a marked increase in acts of antisemitism across the nation. Expressions of hatred towards Jews have entered the political mainstream and popular culture. What steps can be taken to confront antisemitism and prevent a recurrence of past horrors?

Jan Havasy Memorial Scholarship

GPWCAA/CAANH Community Impact Award

GPWCAA/CAANH Community Impact Award

Description: The Greater Port Washington Chinese American Association in partnership with the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead will award 2 students who have made significant contributions to Asian Cultural promotion, community service, and has demonstrated excellence in academics.

Award: 2 at $600 each

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume that describes contributions to Asian cultural promotion and community service.
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Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington Scholarship

Lizzy Stein Scholarship

Lizzy Stein Scholarship

Description: General scholarship for a student who has had to smile and fight their way through a serious, adverse situation - medical or personal. Lizzy's greatest hope for this scholarship is for others to transform struggle into strength, leaning and learning from their support team just as she had to do to overcome her battle with Lymphoma.

Award: One $200 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: Should convey a struggle that the student has gone through; how they smiled and fought their way through it; and how they came out “healthier” and stronger. What did they learn along the way?

Jimmy Berry Scholarship

Jimmy Berry Scholarship

Description: Jimmy Berry grew up as a proud graduate of Schreiber High School where he played both baseball and football for the Vikings. While he made a great impact on the sports field, what people remember most about Jimmy was his sense of humor and his ability to make everyone around him laugh. He had a way of putting people at ease, showing up for the people when they needed him, and doing the right thing even when it was not easy. Jimmy was not someone who lived at the top of the honor roll, but he worked hard, stayed loyal to the people around him, and cared deeply about doing right by others.

The Jimmy Berry Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who reflects those same qualities. This scholarship is intended for a student who may not always receive the most recognition, academically or otherwise, but who demonstrates grit, resilience, and a strong responsibility in how they handle challenges and treat others. The recipient should show perseverance, integrity, and consistency in their effort and character.

The goal of the scholarship is to support a student who continues to push forward through challenges and will carry these values with them beyond high school.

Award: Four $500 scholarships

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Student Aid index (from FAFSA)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Describe a situation where you helped others - through perseverance, humor, support, or simply showing up -- especially during a challenging time. Why was this experience meaningful to you, and what did it teach you about yourself. (100-200 words)

The Nancy Curtin Scholarship

The Nancy Curtin Scholarship

Description: Nancy Curtin began working at the Port Washington Public Library (PWPL) in 1974 and served as the Library Director from 1994 to 2018. During her tenure, Ms. Curtin greatly advanced the services of the public library to the benefit of all. This scholarship, named in her honor, will identify two individuals who have been positively impacted over the years by PWPL. Applicants must submit an essay of no more than two typed pages, double spaced, detailing why they believe public libraries are important.

Award: (2) $500 awards

Requirements:
Schreiber application
Teacher letter of recommendation
Essay

Essay Prompt: "Why do you believe public libraries are important?"

Philip J. Bernstein Memorial Technology Scholarship for Women & Minorities

Philip J. Bernstein Memorial Technology Scholarship for Women & Minorities

Description: Philip Bernstein was a 2013 graduate of Schreiber High School. By that point, he was already well on his way to a phenomenally successful career as a software application developer, having taught himself to program when he was fifteen. While still in high school, he earned scholarships to attend the Apple World-Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco and authored a number of successful smartphone applications, which had garnered millions of downloads.

After high school, he took a less traditional path, foregoing a college degree. At 19, he convinced the CEO of a startup to give an inexperienced kid his first full-time programming job. And from there, he became a superstar programmer, constantly in demand, constantly recruited for the next, bigger job. In 2018, at the age of 23, he became the lead developer for HiThrive, a NYC startup, managing several other developers, launching successful iOS and Android versions of the company’s application. And the company had just received several million dollars of outside funding when Philip passed away on July 24, 2019.

Throughout his career, Philip lamented the lack of women and minorities in the computer- programming world. He attended many industry conferences and often noted that they were dominated by people who looked just like him – white males. He wanted to change that. The Philip J. Bernstein Memorial Technology Scholarship for Women & Minorities honors that desire.

The scholarship is for someone who is a woman OR a minority (or both) and is intended to foster interest in technology in general, and software application development in particular. To apply, the applicant does NOT need to be someone who will be attending college, if the applicant will be working in the field of software application development.

Award: $1500 scholarship (may be divided amongst more than one student)

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Resume- A list of prior and current experiences in fields of technology or software application development (such as courses taken, clubs, conferences attended, software applications written or published, jobs, internships, etc.)
Indicate exactly what the scholarship will be used for (for example: new computer or other device, travel expenses to or cost of attending a conference, software or technology development tools)
Essay

Essay Prompt: Please describe your interest in technology or software application development and how this scholarship will help you pursue that interest.

Richard L. Boyle Memorial Scholarship Award

Richard L. Boyle Memorial Scholarship Award

Description: Richard “Dick” Boyle was a remarkable educator whose love of mathematics and legendary creativity enabled him to reach and teach students of all ages and abilities. Throughout his thirty-four years of service, Mr. Boyle’s complete dedication to our town’s students was inspirational. As one of them wrote: He made math "magic" for me. There are only a few teachers you remember - he's at the top!

In the classroom, our soft-spoken teacher held us spellbound in Geometry by invoking the fearsome image of Native American “Chief Sohcahtoa,” to motivate us when computing sines, cosines, and tangents. In Algebra, he used little “Cousin It” dolls to make various algebraic points - and by the end of that semester, there were tons of these hairy dolls resting on top of the blackboards and cabinets, and even hanging from the light fixtures!

Mr. Boyle encouraged us to hone our math abilities by pitting row against row in his famous “Row Quizzes,” and by asking us to compute the batting averages of the 1969 World Series NY Mets so that we could improve on our decimal vs. fraction skills. Just like the members of that legendary baseball team, Mr. Boyle was a true champion, one who made a big difference in the lives of countless Sousa and Schreiber students over the years to come.

Furthermore, Mr. Boyle’s many accomplishments transcended the classroom. He was a President of the Kiwanis Club and a Chairman of the museum in the upstate NY town to which he retired, as well as an outstanding photographer, an avid athlete, and a talented trumpeter. One of the most unassuming individuals any of us had ever met, Richard Boyle was a true Renaissance man, one who not only taught us about math but also about how to live our lives.

Richard Boyle’s untimely passing in 2008 motivated many of his former students and colleagues to establish this scholarship award in his memory. It is bestowed each year upon a graduating Schreiber High School senior who has consistently displayed excellence in mathematics and the creative arts, and who has selflessly given to others, preferably through tutoring, mentoring, or some similar volunteer service. Consideration will be given to students who have also engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities or have otherwise exemplified the generous spirit and remarkable legacy of Mr. Boyle.

Award: One $2222 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Resume

Supplement: Please demonstrate why you deserve this award. Use the medium that best expresses your ideas. This is an opportunity for you to submit something: an original song or piece of art, a poem, an essay or anything else that supports your point. Should you have questions, contact the Committee Member, Barbara Gary, at [email protected] or 646-483-4600.

Sands Point Garden Club

Tibbits Fund Scholarship

Port Washington PBA: Sheila Breen Memorial Scholarship

The Ed. Foundation Scholarship

The Ed. Foundation Scholarship

Description: A general scholarship open to all college-bound seniors, with the exception of relatives of current Ed. Foundation board members and advisors who are excluded from applying.

Award: One $500 scholarship

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Activity Sheet/Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: "How has the Ed. Foundation (formerly PWEF) affected your educational experience in Port Washington?" Your response could include information regarding any Ed. Foundation grants, an experience at the Ed. Foundation Support Center, the impact of an Ed. Foundation technology grant in your classroom, participation on a trip that was funded by the Ed. Foundation, etc. Please limit your response to no more than on page. Although the Ed. Foundation does not require a formal recommendation letter, on the Schreiber application, please provide the name of one teacher who can serve as a reference to be contacted if needed.

The Port Washington Children's Center Alumni Scholarship

The Port Washington Children's Center Alumni Scholarship

Description: A scholarship available to graduates of the Class of 2024, candidates must be alumnus of the Port Washington Children's Center Preschool, Kidsport afterschool program, Port Washington Day Camp or Atlas Summer Camp post-2010.

Award: One $500

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Teacher letter of recommendation
Resume
Essay

Essay Prompt: How did the center influence or help you with your education?

Port Washington Teachers Association Scholarship

Port Washington Teachers Association Scholarship

Description: A general scholarship for college study open to students in the top half of the class who are also active in the school and community.

Award: TBD

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Teacher Letter of recommendation
Essay

Essay Prompt: How have your years in the Port Washington schools have helped you to develop as a person?

Selected by Counseling Committee - No Applications

The following scholarships will be selected by a committee of counselors and administrators. You do NOT need to apply for these scholarships. All seniors who meet the scholarship criteria are eligible.

Anne Burman Scholarship For Vocal Excellence

Albert Suh Memorial Scholarship

Albert Suh Memorial Scholarship

Description: In memory of Al’s joyful spirit. When he walked into a room, those around him couldn’t help but smile. An idealist, who always looked at the bright side, he thought anything was possible and worked hard to make things happen. Al excelled in just about everything he pursued, but it was his infectious spirit that made everyone feel at home and made him who he was. His family would like this scholarship to be seen as something more than just a dollar amount or high academic achievement, and the recipient should be someone like Albert, who is just as energetic, joyful, and respected by anyone and everyone. This is not financial need based.

Award: One $1000 Scholarship

This award is chosen by the Counseling Dept. NO APPLICATIONS.

Americana Scholarship

Ann Renfrew Memorial Scholarship

Ann Renfrew Memorial Scholarship

Description: Two Ann Renfrew Memorial Scholarships have been presented to Schreiber graduates each year beginning in 1994.

The scholarships are in memory of Ann Renfrew who graduated from Schreiber in 1978, and died in a fall in a mountain climbing accident in Scotland in 1981. She had just qualified for a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Harvard in three years of study, accelerated on the basis of her Advanced Placement courses taken at Schreiber. She was going to spend her fourth year to earn a Masters degree in Computer Science.

Ann played water polo for Harvard, won a letter from the University on the fencing team, and rowed for Quincy House.

Award: Two $4000 scholarships. Offered all 4 years of college.

Requirements: Counselors nominate top 6 students (academically) in class, 2 are selected by sponsor. NO APPLICATIONS.

Catherine J. Grimaldi Music Award

Curtis Trinko Residents Forward

Dan W. Biro Memorial Scholarship

Dance Arts Centre Performing Arts Scholarship

The Dante Medal

Dr. Joan B. Bester Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Joan B. Bester Memorial Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is open to graduating students who are in the Special Education Program. Applicants will be asked to submit a 500 word essay entitled "What I have learned and where I am going?" The essay should address the students' accomplishments at Schreiber High School as well as what they hope to accomplish after graduation.

Award: Three $1500 scholarships

Requirements:
Schreiber Application
Teacher letter of recommendation
Counselor letter of recommendation
500 word essay: "What I have learned and where I am going"

The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington Scholarship

The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington Scholarship

Description: A general award for college study for graduates of The Happy Montessori School. Applicants must have a strong GPA, be carrying a demanding course load, and must be involved in at least two extra-curricular activities. Schreiber High School Guidance Department will select the recipient of this award. No Applications.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements: Any students who graduated the Happy Montessori School and wish to be considered please let your guidance counselor know. NO APPLICATIONS.

Island Photography Scholarship

James D. Kinsey Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The John Michael Marino Italian Studies Award.

Joseph Giordano Memorial Scholarship

Joseph Giordano Memorial Scholarship

Description: Joseph Giordano was a “pure Port Washingtonian”. He loved his town and being around the water. From early childhood, he enjoyed swimming, diving, boating, and fishing. This enthusiasm continued into his adult years, when he became a lobsterman and sold his catch to a prominent local Port restaurant.

While in his teens, Joe lost his parents and became self-supporting at the age of 18. He was unable to continue his classes at a local community college, which he regretted his whole life. He became an “educational advocate” especially with his son. Joe loved working with numbers and was a whiz at mathematics. While in high school, he was employed after school and on weekends at Bayles Garden Center nursery. Because he loved to work with his hands, he quickly became involved with repairing engines and equipment and was a mainstay in their Service Department. He continued his employment there until he passed away at the age of 60.

Joe especially loved his family, his town, his job, and his recreational water hobbies. Joe particularly loved helping others.

Scholarship Criteria:
            Recipient must have roots in the Port Washington community.
            Recipient should be recognized for a special skill.
            Recipient may be male or female.
            Recipient may have met and overcome some type of challenge.
    Recipient may be college and/or vocational bound post high school.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements: Counselors with the help of the Tech. Dept. nominate 3 students for consideration. NO APPLICATIONS.

Joshua David Blumenfeld Memorial Scholarship

Lois Joy Timko Scholarship

Lois Joy Timko Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is given in honor of a former Port Washington art teacher. It is awarded to a student who appreciates the joy and importance of art (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.) and plans to continue pursuing art or a related field in college.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements: This award is chosen by the counseling and art dept. NO APPLICATIONS.

Manhasset Art Association Burt Lipper Scholarship

Manhasset Art Association Burt Lipper Scholarship

Description: This scholarship award is named after Burt Lipper, who was one of the founders of the Manhasset Art Association, which was initiated in 1948. Their various awards are the result of generous donations from the families of former members who are no longer with us.

Award: $500

Requirements: The Burt Lipper Scholarship award goes to a high school senior who is planning to pursue a college degree in the world of art. This award is chosen by the Counseling Dept. NO APPLICATIONS.

Neuwirth Language Scholarship

Neuwirth Language Scholarship

Description: The Neuwirth Language Scholarship (sponsored by 8 Acre Perspective) was created by Jim Neuwirth (President of 8 Acre Perspective) and his wife Sandra Neuwirth (a French teacher at Schreiber HS). Sandra and Jim are ardent believers in the value of learning foreign languages and are grateful for the amazing language department that is available to Paul D. Schreiber students. We are thrilled to be able to support two Schreiber students each year with their post high school foreign language education.

Applicants must have at least 2 full years of high school language courses and a 3.5 GPA or higher for Schreiber language courses.

Award: Two $500 scholarships

Requirements: Schreiber Application, transcript

Noah Krieger Scholarship

Noah Krieger Scholarship

Description: Noah Krieger spent his entire K-12 educational career in the Port Washington School system. He graduated from Schreiber High School in 1989. He was an honors student and active in many activities. Among his high school interests were music (he was a member of several bands which regularly participated in the Annual Battle of the Boards), sports and most significantly, journalism. Following graduation from Schreiber, Noah went to Brown University, graduating in 1993 with honors in public policy and government, and membership in Phi Beta Kappa. There he continued his interests in music and media; his band performed regularly in the Providence area, and he had his own radio show on Brown University’s local radio station. Upon graduation, Noah moved to Los Angeles, California where he was a junior executive in the distribution department at Savoy Pictures, having spent the summer before his college graduation as an intern at Paramount Pictures. He died in 1995.

Noah loved the Schreiber student newspaper; he started working there as a freshman and was by his senior year, an editor of that publication. His bylines included school sports and many other activities. This scholarship has been established in Noah’s memory to honor every year the graduating Schreiber senior student who made the most important contribution to The Schreiber Times during his or her term on the paper (other than the editor-in-chief).

Award: One $500 scholarship

Requirements: This scholarship recipient is selected by Evelina Zarkh. No applications.

Long Island Blood Services Award

Schreiber Student Council Scholarship

Peter Vabulas Memorial Award

Peter Vabulas Memorial Award

Description: Peter Vabulas, a 1999 graduate of Schreiber High School, was an individual who inspired others with his enthusiasm and motivation. A member of the state champion Academic Decathlon team and of the science research program at Schreiber, Peter demonstrated excellent academic curiosity. His work revealed analytical skills that were noticed by his teachers and professors. Throughout his high school career, Peter enrolled and completed several AP courses through The Johns Hopkins University and participated in Columbia University’s Science Honors Program. Peter was a versatile person who played the violin (concert master) and was considered a ‘linchpin of the orchestra.”

Peter’s personality was what endeared him to others. People admired him for the person he was. At his service, they spoke of his “innate kindness”, for the love they had for him, and the impression he made on their lives.

This award is given to a student who has promoted understanding, cooperation, and kindness throughout their time at Schreiber. The recipient of this award is interested in self-improvement, is involved with school and community service, and has achieved satisfactory school achievement.

Award: One $1000 scholarship

Requirements: This award is chosen by the Counseling Dept. NO APPLICATIONS.

Phillip DeJana Memorial Scholarship

Pride in Port Community Service Awards

Schreiber Home School Association (HSA) Scholarship

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of North Hempstead Scholarship

Terry Stocker Memorial Scholarship

Terry Stocker Memorial Scholarship

Description: Terry Stocker was very active in both Performing Arts in Port and in the public schools from about 1962 until her passing in 1999. She and her husband Bill Stocker moved to Port in 1959 with their two children, Bill (III) and Susan (now Sturman).

Terry Stocker joined the Port Singers in 1962, performing in almost every show and concert for some thirty years. She also served for several years as the group’s President. An avid singer, Terry also sang with The Sunshine Girls, a group of friends who sang occasionally at social events and at nursing homes. She was also a longtime member of the choir at St. Stephens Church on Main Street. She was also a longtime member and onetime President of the Port Washington Music Study Club, and not long before her death had been elected President of the New York Federation of Music Clubs.

In the School District, Terry was active in the PTA’s (now HSA’s) at Flower Hill Elementary, Weber and Schreiber, serving as President of most of those bodies at one time or another. For her 15 continuous years of leadership, she was honored as Port’s first-ever Lifetime Member of the PTA. She served on the Student Loan Fund Committee (as it was then called), which raised money for and granted Schreiber’s scholarships. She also taught ESL (now ELL) students, both in the schools and in Adult Education for many years.

The Terry Stocker award was established when the Port Singers came to an end, just two years after her death. She had participated in the organization for approximately 37 years of its 55-year history. The scholarship is designed to support those Schreiber students who have demonstrated a commitment and excellence in the Performing Arts at Schreiber and who plan to continue to pursue theater arts in college

Award: One $1500 scholarship

Requirements: This award is chosen by the Counseling Dept. NO APPLICATIONS.

Outside Scholarships

The following scholarships have their own applications, deadlines and requirements. All information can be found in the Scholarship Google Classroom through links provided.

John Michael Marino Lodge # 1389 Scholarships & Awards

Andrew McMorris Foundation Scholarship

Car Joy Scholarship