The Somerset Hills YMCA is proud to administer four scholarship awards to recognize deserving students in the community: the John Fanning Scholarship Award, the Tannenbaum Family Scholarship Award, the Millicent Fenwick Scholarship Award and the Chairman’s CIT Leadership Award. The application deadlines for all four scholarships are in April.
The Somerset Hills YMCA is a cause-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and is proud to administer these scholarships, which honor and reward local students who exhibit leadership skills in academics, athletics and volunteerism.
The John Fanning Scholarship Award recognizes a high school senior from the Somerset Hills Area who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership in the community while pursuing excellence in academics. The award of $1,000, which must be used only for educational purposes, was established in memory of John Fanning to honor his spirit and qualities as a dedicated volunteer committed to strengthening the Y and the community. Fanning was a friend and past board chairman of the Somerset Hills YMCA and, as a former Bernards Township Superintendent of Schools, was a passionate leader for higher learning. The application deadline is April 1, 2014.
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The Tannenbaum Family Scholarship Award has been established to recognize a member of the Somerset Hills YMCA who is a high school senior or matriculating college student seeking a career in sports. Applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by a supervisor or member of the YMCA senior management team. The scholarship is a one year, one time award of $1,000 - $2,500 and funds are to be used only for educational purposes. The application deadline is April 1, 2014.
The Millicent Fenwick Scholarship Award is a need-based scholarship and recognizes a High School senior or a full time matriculating student from the Somerset Hills area in good standing and maintaining at least a 2.50 GPA each semester. This scholarship is a one year, one time award of $1,000 - $2,000. The application deadline is April 25, 2014.
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The Chairman’s CIT Leadership Award has been established by the Chairman of the Somerset Hills YMCA Board of Directors. This scholarship affords the opportunity for high school students to participate in the Somerset Hills YMCA Counselor in Training summer program. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students entering 9th or 10th grade in September 2014. The application deadline is April 1, 2014.
Scholarship applications can be found in the ‘About Us’ section of the Somerset Hills YMCA website (www.somersethillsymca.org). For more information, please visit www.somersethillsymca.org or contact Kelly Castro, Annual Campaign Director at the Somerset Hills YMCA at 908.766.7898 x100 or kcastro@somersethillsymca.org.
