The Sonya Kay Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Purpose of the Sonya Kay Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Sonya Kay Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in her memory to honor her 17 years of life. She is remembered to this day for her bright smile and innate kindness. Sonya was an honor student, involved in her church and community, loved her family, and life in general.
Born in Sheffield, PA, Sonya was to graduate from Ridgeway High School in June, 1986. She had been accepted to study Pharmacology on an academic scholarship at Duquesne University of Pennsylvania.
This scholarship fund will award three (3) annual scholarships of $5,000. Awards will be based upon the outlined criteria, and distributed in two (2) increments of $2,500. Distribution #1 will occur by August 1, and distribution #2 by February 1. All disbursements will be made directly to the recipient’s educational institution, made payable to the Bursar’s Office, for deposit into the student’s account.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Submit by email by May 1 (Award notification by July 1.)
• Reside in Warren or Elk Counties in the state of Pennsylvania-attach copy driver’s license.
• Official enrollment in a Pharmacology Program at an accredited institution.
• Letter of introduction defining goals, participation in clubs, sports, activities, work, etc.
• 3.0 (B) or greater GPA - submit high school transcript.
• Completed application - found at SKOMemorialScholarship.com.
• Fall schedule proving enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
• Financial need, determined by Completion of the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. (FAFSA generates the Student Aid Report (SAR)which includes the estimated family contribution. Submit only the SAR.)
SPRING SEMESTER CRITERIA
Submit by email by January 1.
• 3.0 (B) or greater GPA - Submit official transcript from fall semester.
• Spring semester schedule proving enrollment of a minimum of 12 credit hours.
• Follow up letter discussing educational experience to date, continued goals, achievements, etc.
Application
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Fill out the application
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Compile all other criteria
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Please send all information to skoscholar@icloud.com for consideration