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Senior Scholarship Application Information
The PTSO is offering senior scholarships to eligible applicants. We encourage all students who meet the criteria to apply. Application criteria and requirements are outlined below. This award acknowledges student academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity. Your completed application and essay represent your best effort in the application process. Please plan accordingly, pay attention to detail and be advised of the April 21, 2025 deadline.
2025-2026 Senior Scholarship Application
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LATE OR INCORRECTLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Award Details:
The number and amounts of scholarships awarded will be determined by the submissions received not to exceed $2,500. Eligible PFHS Seniors who plan to continue their education at institutions of higher learning, i.e., universities, colleges, trade and vocational schools are encouraged to apply. All scholarships will be paid by the PTSO directly to the student.
Award Eligibility:
PFHS with a 3.0 GPA minimum (verified by parent and through the counseling department).
Must be a PTSO student member or whose family is a PTSO Family Member before December 31, 2025.
Must submit the School and Community Involvement sheet and Completed Essay.
Must complete the Student Certification with Parent/Guardian verification that the student does not engage in alcohol/drug use, and that the student has not had any high school in-school restrictions, suspensions, a criminal record or done anything deemed an infraction to the PFHS Honor Code.
Application Requirements:
Questions or completed forms should be emailed to pfhs.ptso.sec@gmail.com no later than 4:00 PM on April 6, 2026.
All areas on the original application form must be completed.
Application must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted.
Judging Criteria:
Neatness and following directions will be taken into consideration in all scoring. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applicants will be reviewed in a blind process with any names/identifying information removed from the application pages. A tracking number will be assigned to each application. A committee of judges, consisting of community members, will independently score each application using the following categories:
School Activities Participation and Awards (including time commitment) (40%)
Community/Volunteerism/Other Activities and Awards (including time commitment) (30%)
Essay (30%)
Judges’ scores for each applicant will be weighted, totaled then averaged to determine each applicant’s final score and placement. Confirmation of receipt of applications will be sent to parents & applicants via email. Award recipients will receive notification from the PTSO which will provide the list of recipient names to PFHS administration.
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Potomac Falls High School
Potomac Falls High School
Principal Tara Woolever
46400 Algonkian Parkway
Potomac Falls, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
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