12 Scholarships = $34,500
Philip B. Fleck Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be complete the Biomedical Track (must successfully complete the Principals of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems & Medical Interventions) upon graduation and will be attending an institution of higher learning to further their education in a biomedical Field.
Sally Breidegam-Miksiewicz Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Applicants must be attending an institution of higher learning.
Walter S. Gotwals Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be attending an institution of higher learning to further their education in Agriculture, with preference given to students who are members of the Oley Valley High School FFA.
OVCEF Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be attending an institution of higher learning.
OVCEF Resiliency Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be attending an institution of higher learning and has shown resilience in the face of a challenge. (Essay submission required.)
Walter Levan Skilled Trades (Sponsored by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment) Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be an individual who works smart and hard and is pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree or cerificate in CNC machinging, manufacturing engineering, welding, or automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment technology. Students pursuing a degree or certification in automotive repair and restoration are encouraged to apply. For more information about the Walter Levan Skilled Trades Scholarship, click here.
Sports Medicine Alumni Scholarship Requirements: Applicant must be attending an institution of higher learning to further their education in the field of sports medicine, exercise science or medicine with preference given to individuals pursuing careers in physical therapy or athletic training.
Positive Impact Scholarship Requirements: The nominees for this scholarship are made by Oley Valley School District faculty who recommend students based on the impact they have had on faculty and staff, their fellow classmates, how they help underclassmen, school and community spirit, and the impact they will have in their future. Application is not required, and interviews will occur at a separate time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application Due Date: January 31, 2025, 11:59 PM
Beginning December 15, 2024, qualifying candidates for the
Philip B. Fleck Memorial Scholarship*,
Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Scholarships,
William S. Gotwals Memorial Scholarship,
OVCEF Scholarships,
OVCEF Resiliency Scholarship*;
Walter Levan Skilled Trades Scholarship sponsored by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment*,
and the Sports Medicine Alumni Scholarship* **
are required to complete and submit the OVCEF Scholarship Application, cover letter including 3 references, and resume to participate in an interview with the Foundation Board of Trustees.
* Indicates Special Requirements Apply
**Those applicants applying for the Sports Medicine Alumni Scholarship will be required to attend a second interview. Date to be determined.
Interviews will take place on the evenings of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and Wednesday, March 19, 2025, beginning at 6 PM.
Any senior who plans to further his or her education after high school at an institution of higher learning is encouraged to apply for these scholarships using the OVCEF Scholarship Application.
Candidates for the Positive Impact Scholarship are nominated by Oley Valley faculty. A committee of Oley Valley faculty and staff members, chaired by middle school language arts teacher, Kenneth Bagenstose, Jr., selects the recipient of this scholarship.
Applicants are required to complete the Google form, including the submittal of a
cover letter, 3 references (name, contact information, and connection to you), and resume.
Helpful Information: Tips for a Successful Application
The recipients of these Foundation-funded scholarships are scheduled to be announced at the yearly Senior Scholarship & Awards Ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Oley Valley High School auditorium.
If you have any questions, please contact OVCEF Executive Director, Jennifer Schorr,
at OVCEF@ovsdpa.org.
Oley Valley Community Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.