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HOW TO APPLY:

View the complete scholarship description and qualifications by clicking on the scholarship name.
All applicants need to demonstrate the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program: academic preparation, interpersonal skills, professional behaviors and community mindedness. Please be aware that some scholarship search committees check social networking profiles as a reference. (It is only possible to receive one PVHS scholarship, although a senior may apply for multiple scholarships.)
If you meet the criteria, click on the scholarship application link and complete the application form. Click on the link to the recommendation form (if applicable) and send it to the individual(s) who will complete it for you.
All scholarship applications must be completed online by March 2, 2015 unless otherwise stated. (Be sure to save a copy for your own records.)

Service and Leadership Scholarships

Link to Scholarship Application	Basic Qualifications
ALCOA Science	Science faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Bettendorf Hy-Vee Citizenship	Senior who demonstrates important values of friendliness, helpfulness, integrity, dedication and community involvement.
Bettendorf PV Baseball Participation	Senior must have played baseball within the Bett/PV Youth Program (including Diamond Kings and/or Colt) for a minimum of six years.
Bettendorf Rotary Service	Senior must demonstrate leadership, academic success and a spirit of willing service to others.
Bill and Ellen Stradt Family	Information Technology and computer applications/programming faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Brett Greenwood Total Effort	Senior who best exemplifies the work ethic, spirit, and total effort that define Brett's success.
Bridgeview Elementary Achievement	The PTA president or his/her designee(s) and principal of Bridgeview Elementary will select the senior applicant who attended Bridgeview and who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leader Scholarship Program
Carolyn and Joseph Martin Family	Planning on post-secondary education with a GPA and ACT consistent with college admission.
Christine Harvey True Blue	Be a graduating senior of PVCHS. Demonstrate loyalty and a good work ethic in the classroom and beyond. Be a well-rounded person of good character.
Cody Elementary Achievement	Each applicant must have attended Cody Best exemplify the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Cyndy Behrer Leadership	Complete the majority of K-12 education in PV schools. Provide evidenced-based commitment to these characteristics: scholarship, leadership, character and service.
Deborah R Menke Leadership	Self-directed learner, communicates effectively, attend PV from 7th-12th grades, minimum GPA 3.0.
Dr. Dale Barber True Grit Scholarship	Be a graduating senior of PVCHS. Demonstrate persistence and tenacity in the classroom and beyond. Shows initiative or entrepreneurial drive. Is a well-rounded person of good character.
Dr. Vijay Rajendtan Family Scholarship	Senior applicant who has an interest in Science/Medicine. Greatest financial need will also be considered.
English Department Achievement	English faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Family and Consumer Sciences Achievement	Family & Consumer Sciences faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
J. Fred and Maxine Green Family	Minimum GPA of 3.0 and been a four-year participant in athletics and have participated in a high school or community music program which includes high school band, orchestra, or chorus; or community activities including church choir or private instruction.
K.A.T.E. (Karing About Those Exceptional)	Pursue a career in the helping and/or advocacy profession. Be community-minded and show evidence of service-learning experience that is consistent with the intent of this scholarship.
LeClaire Lions Club Service	A senior who has gone beyond the community service requirements for graduation. Special consideration will be given to a student that has served those with sight and/or hearing impairments and who has the greatest financial need.
LeClaire Manufacturing Achievement	Industrial technology faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Math Department Achievement	Math faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
ORA Orthopedics Achievement	Be a graduating senior from PVHS. Planning on post-secondary education with a GPA and ACT consistent with college admission. Plan to pursue a career related to study of musculoskeletal health, i.e., physician, nurse, physical and occupational therapist, or athletic trainer
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company	Have a strong community service record. Special consideration will be given for financial need.
Performing and Visual Arts Achievement	The faculty of instrumental music, vocal music, art, and drama along with a representative from respective booster clubs, will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Pleasant Valley Education Association	Planning a career in education.
Pleasant View Elementary Achievement	Must have attended Pleasant View Best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
PTA Character Counts	Best exemplifies trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, citizenship, fairness, and respect
Quad City Telugu Sangham Achievement	Applicant must have a strong math and science base.
Riverdale Heights Elementary Achievement	Must have attended Riverdale Heights Best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Social Studies Department Achievement	Social Studies faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program
Spartan Assembly School Involvement	Minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership qualities and be a positive role model in the community.
Spartan Nation iHope	Students do not apply - Nominated by administration
Tinsman Family Education	Member of NHS and have received 1st honors or above for 6 semesters. Must have challenged one's self with core courses the entire senior year. Be an active participant in a significant number of performing arts, sports or other school activities along with being a community volunteer.
Tom & Martha Shaff Licea Family Scholarship	Must be involved in school, community or a job. Be a hardworking student in the classroom and out; and a student of good character
World Language Department Achievement	Foreign language faculty will select the senior applicant who best exemplifies the characteristics of the New Leaders’ Scholarship Program

Memorial Scholarships

Link to Scholarship Application	Basic Qualifications
Ann and Rainsford Brown Jr. Memorial	Plan to attend a four-year college with the interest in business, a two year vocational program with special consideration given to diesel/automotive technology, or a truck driving school.
Carl D Schillig Memorial	Minimum GPA of 2.3 and must exemplify Carl Schillig's spirit and interests. Personal interview will be required of finalists.
Chuck Murphy Spartan Spirit	Exhibits the qualities of hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship
Coe Noack Memorial	Must have attended Edison Academy through senior year or attended PVCHS having experience an obstacle in his/her life that made graduation a challenge.
Crystal Neuhaus Memorial	Completed grades 7-12 in PV schools. Earned a 2.75+ cumulative GPA and has been admitted to a post-secondary institutoin(2 or 4 year). Played the same sport through high school. Has exhibited a great work ethic, a strong competitive spirit and outstanding citizenship in the classroom and on the athletic field.
David J. Ramnath Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.5 and have participated in at least one sport all four years.
Evelyn Lehman iHope	Students do not apply - Nominated by administration
J. Andrew Green Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.0. Senior who has demonstrated qualities of positive leadership and has exhibited positive citizenship in school and community. Must profess a sincere goal of pursuing a post-graduate degree in a field of patient-oriented medicine.
James D Morrison Memorial	Apply at www.cfgrb.org
Jana S.Witte Memorial Band	Have studied Band all four years and plan to continue studying and/or performing music in college.
Jana S.Witte Memorial Orchestra	Have studied Orchestra all four years and plan to continue studying and/or performing music in college.
Jana S.Witte Memorial Vocal Music	Have studied Vocal Music all four years and plan to continue studying and/or performing music in college.
Janet E. Keady Memorial	Selection will be based on academic accomplishment, participation in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated financial need. Student must plan to attend schools whose costs are in line with/or less than the regents institutions in Iowa. Personal interview will be required of finalists.
Jayne Lee Andreesen Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.75 and interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Applicant should be a positive role model and not afraid of a challenge.
Jeffrey J. Donahue Memorial	Interested in pursuing a career in a business or IT related field. Have participated in at least one sport each of your four years and be a person of good character, a leader and have a positive attitude on life. (two scholarships available)
Jeremy "Red" Scannell	A senior who is involved in multiple athletic activities during their high school years and plan to attend a college or vocational school upon graduation.
John P. Bowe Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.0 and ACT composite score of 21. Applicant must plan to pursue a career related to working with mentally and/or physically handicapped individuals or mental health care.
Joseph & Sue Kaesbauer Memorial	Four-year participant in Track and Field. Applicants should have a positive attitude, display leadership skills and be a person of good character.
Joshua D. Fullmer Memorial	Intended for a hard-working student with a median gpa involved in at least one extra-curricular or community activity. A personal interview may be required.
Lindsay Suhl Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant should be a leader and positive role model.
Merrit Parsons Memorial	Students do not apply - Nominated by administration
Paul N Lensmeyer Memorial	Be a graduating senior at PVHS. Plan to attend University of Iowa, Iowa State University or University of Northern Iowa. Academic credentials necessary for admission to the above Universities. A student that displays Paul’s characteristics of community involvement and “Listening, caring, doing what’s right”.
Philip A. Czachowski Memorial	Minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrates the desire to achieve his or her full potential. Personal interview will be required of finalists.
Ralph and Marjorie VenHorst Family	Plan to attend a two our four-year institution in Iowa or enter into a local apprenticeship program. Exemplify the spirit of hard work, positive attitude, and service to the community.
Rao Chitneni Memorial	Minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a well-rounded student having been active in multiple extra-curricular activities with special consideration given to someone who has overcome an obstacle.
R. Hovey Tinsman Jr. Memorial	Member of NHS and have received 1st honors or above for 6 semesters. Must have challenged one's self with core courses the entire senior year. Be an active participant in a significant number of performing arts, sports or other school activities along with being a community volunteer.
Steven J. Vander Horn Endowed	Applicant should have the desire and intention to seek an engineering degree at Iowa State University.
Tom St. Clair Memorial	Has one of the highest cumulative GPA after seven semesters of course work
Tyler Ledezma Memorial	GPA satisfactory for college admission Demonstrates hard work, is willing to help others, tries to the best of his/her ability in academic studies