The Krimson Foundation Scholarship

PURPOSE OF THE AWARD:
The Krimson Foundation is seeking to enhance higher educational opportunities for qualified graduates of the Montgomery County community.  It is our desire through financial assistance, some young man, who might not otherwise be afforded the opportunity, might gain advanced educational training.  Further, it is our hope that with education, the individual will be able and obliged to contribute to the betterment of the region, the country, and indeed the world. The scholarship application is available to current Montgomery County Pennsylvania highschool students.  Students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Applicant must be a graduate of a high school within Montgomery County.
2. Applicant must have been accepted by a four year accredited college/university or trade school.
3. Applicant must have completed 20 hours of community service.
4. Applicant must write a 500-word essay on “What does ACHIEVEMENT mean to you?”
5. Applicant must submit a 3 X 3 photo of them self.
6. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

METHOD OF SELECTING AWARDEES: 

1. The applications will be forwarded to the chairman of the Scholarship Committee, to be received no later than the published deadline date.
2. A personal interview of finalists will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee. Finalists will be notified by telephone of the date, time, and location of the interview.
3. Scholarship winner and their high school will be notified by letter.

BASIS OF AWARD: The recipient will be chosen based upon their scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities (in and outside of school), character, personality, leadership qualities, and overall potential for the attainment of a post-secondary degree or trade school certification. 

Scholarship Applications are due by midnight May 1st, 2024