Janet E. Keady Memorial Scholarship
Janet Keady was the mother of four Pleasant Valley High School graduates. She was a great proponent of our school and proud of our academic reputation. Janet Keady lived a very short life after a courageous battle with cancer, but has had a long-lasting impact on the many lives her scholarship has touched. Mrs. Keady wanted to help deserving students with strong scholastic accomplishments and financial need by creating a scholarship for use in public postsecondary education. Her belief that financial need not be a deterrent for a bright, hardworking student’s college aspirations was a driving force in creating her memorial scholarship.
Criteria:
- Participate in more than one activity at Pleasant Valley High School
- Strong academic performance
- Plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year school whose cost is similar to one of the three state schools
- Preference for a student with financial need
Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:
- In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us why you've chosen your field of study.
- In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us what your plans are after your post-secondary education is complete.
- In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us about one of the following: your ability to problem solve, work with others, and/or your dedication to the community.
- In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us how you've overcome an obstacle.
- In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us anything else about yourself you think the selection committee would like to know.