Local Scholarship

Local Scholarship

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP – 2023 Program

LOCAL: Up to (3) $500.00 ‘This Is Me Scholarship, Inspired by Ryan Risco & Caitlin Chivonne Polhill’ awards are available to high school seniors (graduating spring 2023) from each Hendrick Hudson, Walter Panas and Peekskill High School who have faced/overcome adversity or helped others through adversity and are pursuing advanced level education.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 31, 2023

Download the application to apply by email or fill in the form below and upload submission

Letter of recommendation from school, work or community sponsor. Can also be emailed directly to info@thisismefoundation.com

    Please choose your school:
    Hendrick HudsonWalter PanasPeekskill

    Please submit:
    • A personal statement in describing how you have faced/overcome adversity, or how you have helped someone through adversity (no maximum or minimum of words required)

    • A resume of your life/school and work experiences

    • Letter of recommendation from school, work or community sponsor

    • Proof of acceptance to higher level education (winner will have to show proof of commitment to higher education post selection)

    Please note: All applications/statements remain private within selection committee and cannot be shared outside the committee without consent from applicant. Applicants can only apply to one ‘This Is Me’ scholarship.

    Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, or ethnic origin.

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