The Turner Community Development Foundation believes that the growth of the Ellwood City area depends on having more high-tech knowledge in the community.
Each year the Turner Community Development Foundation provides at least one $2500 scholarship to a Riverside High School senior and at least one additional $2500 scholarship to a Lincoln High School senior who is planning to major in engineering, computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, bioinformatics or similar technology-related area of study.
Students wishing to apply for the scholarship should contact the Riverside High School guidance office for an application. Minimum requirements are:
- Attending an accredited 4-year college or university
- Planning to pursue a major in a technology-related field of study
- 1-Page essay: "Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?"
- Two letters of recommendation describing the student’s strong moral character. Letters of recommendation cannot be from relatives.
- Demonstrated financial need (students and parents will need to provide tax forms to the guidance office)
- Completed application
- Proof of acceptance to the student’s intended college or university and intended major/area of study, if available
2010 Scholarship Winner - Ben Sepe
Ben plans to major in engineering and is currently deciding between Brown University, Penn State University, and Syracuse University. Some of Ben’s achievements include:
- MVP award on the varsity soccer team
- 1st place (statewide) at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
- University of Pittsburgh Scholars Academy
- President of the Riverside High School National Honors Society
- President of the Riverside High School Science Club
- Vice President of the Riverside High School Student Government