Scholarships

Scholarships


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.

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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.

 Past Scholarship Recipients

2023

2022

2021

2020

Superintendents' Scholarship
Andrew Kline

OVCEF Scholarship
Andrew Schaeffer

Sally Miksiewicz Memorial Scholarships
Coby Conrad
Alyssa Matteoli
Paige Rohrbach

OVCEF Technical Trade Scholarship, sponsored by Airgas
Samuel Witman

2019

Superintendents' Scholarship
Alysha Ulrich

OVCEF Scholarship
Matthew Hinkle 

Sally Miksiewicz Memorial Scholarships
Hayden Phillips 
Elijah Karas
Kylee Hetrick

2018

Bailey Foreman
Rebecca Snyder
Amelia Martin - not in photo
Benjamin Muir
Miranda Patches 

2017

Sarah Buzalewski
Castine Donoff
Zaren Kerper
Janelle Rohrbach
Peter Vaccaro

2016

Caroline Hannum
Jonas Lackey
Danielle Knowles
Cole Schaeffer
Serenna Seidel

2015

Ben Garland
Kahley McBeth
Felicia Miller
Janet Peifer
Owen Reinert

2014

Mark Stinley
Callista Miller
 Austin Schaeffer
Craig Eidle

2013

Heather Garland
Katherine Beekman
Rachel Stahl
Nathanial Dietrich

2012

John Wilkinson
 Kimberly Lessig
 Collin Davidson
 Daniel Kisling

2011

Ainsley Rufer
 Caitlin Westerfer
Kelsey Zook

2010

Erin Flickinger
Jena Grieb
Justin Snyder

2009

 Laura Bleiler
James Howe
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