Scholarship

All Southmoreland High School seniors are eligible to apply for the Scottdale Fall Festival Scholarship. Applicants must write an essay detailing their involvement in their community, school, church or other groups. They need to explain what they like best about their hometown and how they would improve it. The desire of the Festival Committee is that these young people will take on leadership positions in Scottdale or whatever town they end up calling "home."

For more information and the application see the Southmoreland Guidance Department

Applicants should submitted their applications to the Southmoreland Guidance Department.

 

2010 Winner

The 2010 Scottdale Fall Festival scholarship is awarded to a Southmoreland senior. This person is involved in the community and has displayed leadership qualities. The 2010 Scottdale Fall Festival scholarship winner is Rachel Zaffina. Through her High school career Rachel was involved in many activities ranging from tennis to the art council. Rachel was the vice president of the class of 2010 and involved in many clubs. Rachel plans to attend St. Vincent College in order to earn her Bachelor's degree in teaching. Her goal is major in elementary education and minor in special education. She said, "Being a teacher would help me give back the education I had been given, and hopefully be an inspiration to a student, just like the teachers have been for me." She went on to say "Even if I was to only make an impact on one child’s life, it would be worth my time." She would like to be that teacher that everyone is comfortable coming to, no matter what the situation. She would like to minor in special education because she believes those children are not given the same opportunities as the main stream students.

 

2009 Winner

The 2009 Scottdale Fall Festival Scholarship is awarded each year to one high school student who is involved in community activities. This person has leadership qualities, shows dedication and is actively involved in the community. This year the scholarship has been awarded to Andrew Dzambo, Southmoreland Class of 2009.
Throughout his high school career Andrew was involved in many activities. Andrew was a member of many clubs and organizations including Student's for Life's Choices, Science Club, Spanish Club, Chess Club, Reading Team, Varsity Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and ALPHA. Also, Andrew was Co-Captain of the Golf Team and member of the Academic Quiz Team.

During his time at Southmoreland High School, Andrew played a vital role in the community. He is a representative of the Everson Junior Council and also founder of the Everson Junior Civics Organization. Andrew also volunteered for the Everson VFW Bingo, Scottdale Fall Festival and Picnic in the Park.

Since graduation Andrew has been accepted at Penn State University Park campus and will start classes in the fall majoring in Meteorology.