Student Scholarships
The D’Evelyn Education Foundation (DEF) currently distributes more than $24,500 in scholarships to deserving D’Evelyn Seniors at the annual Senior Awards Banquet each Spring. The DEF Board and Scholarship Committee are excited to announce our new Digital Scholarship Application process which is “LIVE” as of December 15th, 2023.
Each student must submit the completed DEF Digital Scholarship Application along with the required documentation listed for each specific application located within the digital application. Each scholarship is listed in a separate link below in blue. Students, you will need access to your ACT and/or SAT scores, your Common-App Essay, a copy of your Transcripts, often a Letter of Recommendation, a list of personal experiences/honors/awards/activities, and for some scholarships, a completed Coach or Teacher Ranking Form. If a student has easy access to these items for download, the application process should be quite easy and quick! We hope students will peruse the various applications and apply for every one to which they believe they qualify!
All completed online applications and required documents are due in the Counseling Office February 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.. NO EXCEPTIONS This includes Letters of Recommendation, Ranking Forms, Transcripts, Scores, Etc. Please allow teachers, community members, and coaches ample time to complete requested forms and letters so that your scholarship will be deemed “complete” by the deadline.
The DEF Scholarship Committee is happy to help you with any questions you may have along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at: defboarddevelyn@gmail.com .
***please note any other links/pages that list any kind of paper application process are no longer valid. Only digital applications will be accepted. We are working to get all of these spots resolved.
Each student must submit the completed DEF Digital Scholarship Application along with the required documentation listed for each specific application located within the digital application. Each scholarship is listed in a separate link below in blue. Students, you will need access to your ACT and/or SAT scores, your Common-App Essay, a copy of your Transcripts, often a Letter of Recommendation, a list of personal experiences/honors/awards/activities, and for some scholarships, a completed Coach or Teacher Ranking Form. If a student has easy access to these items for download, the application process should be quite easy and quick! We hope students will peruse the various applications and apply for every one to which they believe they qualify!
All completed online applications and required documents are due in the Counseling Office February 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.. NO EXCEPTIONS This includes Letters of Recommendation, Ranking Forms, Transcripts, Scores, Etc. Please allow teachers, community members, and coaches ample time to complete requested forms and letters so that your scholarship will be deemed “complete” by the deadline.
The DEF Scholarship Committee is happy to help you with any questions you may have along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at: defboarddevelyn@gmail.com .
***please note any other links/pages that list any kind of paper application process are no longer valid. Only digital applications will be accepted. We are working to get all of these spots resolved.
Scholarship |
Amount |
Purpose |
Requirements |
Funded By |
Eligibility |
$1,000 |
To assist a student in attaining his/her academic goals by providing financial assistance for college. |
This scholarship requires demonstrated financial need through submission of a copy of the FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Minimum GPA of 3.0. Demonstrated financial need. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has excelled in Art. Art submissions will be judged for aesthetic and intellectual purposes, for beauty and meaningfulness |
Completed Art Teacher Ranking Form. Photos of up to five items from your portfolio. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
GPA of 2.5 and a grade of A or B in all D'Evelyn Art classes. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in English courses for at least their final 3 years of high school. |
English teacher recommendation letter from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
GPA of 3.5 or above in English core classes. Minimum 780 Reading/Writing SAT score or an ACT English plus Reading score of 71. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor the contributions of Marta Vigil, a founding member of the D’Evelyn faculty, and to reward a D’Evelyn senior who has demonstrated excellence in foreign language |
Foreign Language Teacher Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Overall 3.0 GPA, including all foreign language courses. Demonstrates committed engagement with foreign languages. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a senior who fulfills the D'Evelyn philosophy by pursuing the ideas in the liberal arts curriculum and by demonstrating high standards of behavior. |
One teacher recommendation letter from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Minimum GPA of 2.75, with all semester grades of "C" or better. A minimum composite SAT score of 1200 or a minimum ACT composite score of 24. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in the area of Liberal Arts. |
Teacher recommendation letter from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Minimum 2.75 GPA, with all semester grades of "C" or above. An SAT score of 1200 or 24 ACT score. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a D’Evelyn senior who has demonstrated excellence in Mathematics. |
Math teacher letter of recommendation from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Minimum composite SAT score of 1200 with a Mathematics score of at least 750 or a minimum composite ACT score of 25 with a Mathematics score of at least 31. Must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, an AP Calculus course or AP Statistics with a B or better. |
|
$1,000 each |
To recognize one male and one female senior who have demonstrated accomplishments and leadership in one or more varsity sports. |
Completed Coach Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
DEF |
Demonstrated a high level of athletic accomplishment and leadership and lettered in one or more sports. Minimum 2.5 GPA. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in Band. |
Teacher Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. |
DEF |
Participation in Band. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in Choir. |
Teacher Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. |
DEF |
Participation in Choir. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in Orchestra. |
Teacher Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. |
DEF |
Participation in Orchestra. |
|
$1,500 |
To honor a senior with a passion for teaching and who is seeking a 4-year degree in elementary or secondary education. |
Letter of recommendation from a teacher/counselor/administrator in NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
The Zarkowski Family Dick Zarkowski, former D'Evelyn Principal |
Minimum GPA of 3.0. Plans to pursue a 4-year degree in elementary or secondary education. |
|
$500 |
To honor a senior who has demonstrated excellence in multiple performing arts. |
Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
Richard Mancuso, retired D’Evelyn teacher |
Minimum 3.25 GPA. Plans to attend a 4-year college and major or minor in Performing Arts. |
|
$1,500 |
To honor a student who displays the ideals David exemplified during his lifetime: one who not only strives for academic excellence but whose life also exhibits initiative and care for others while helping them reach their own potential. |
Letter of recommendation from a community leader for whom you have worked or volunteered in the past 4 years. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
Kay D’Evelyn LaMontagne, founder and current DEF BOD member |
Minimum of two years regular community service, participation in two extra-curricular activities and/or service organizations, and three AP classes. Minimum SAT score of 1240 or 26 ACT score, and a minimum GPA of 3.3. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a senior who excels at Physics. |
Physics teacher letter of recommendation from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
Dr. Peter Silvaggio, former D’Evelyn teacher |
"A" grade in both semesters of 11th grade of Physics. Must be currently enrolled in AP Physics and be maintaining an "A" grade. |
|
$3,000 initial award; $1,500 renewable for 3 years |
To support a student who demonstrates excellence in Latin. This scholarship honors the memory of Margaret C. Tucheck, mother of D'Evelyn Latin teacher, Pierre Habel |
Latin Teacher Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
Pierre Habel, retired D’Evelyn Latin Teacher |
Overall 3.0 GPA, including all Latin courses. Demonstrated engagement in the study of Latin. At least a 1200 SAT score or 25 ACT score. Plans to major or minor in Latin, Greek, Classics or related fields at a 4-year college/university. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor a hard-working senior with a reputation of never giving up on him/herself regardless of the academic challenges presented by the D’Evelyn curriculum. |
Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
The Jamin Fund Charlie Wilson, former DEF BOD member & parent |
GPA of 2.25 to 2.99. No other GPAs will be considered. Must enroll in a 4-year college/university. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor the grandparents of Josh Griffin and to reward a student who has excelled in History courses. |
History teacher letter of recommendation from NAVIANCE. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
The Josh Griffin Family Josh Griffin, former D’Evelyn Principal |
A minimum GPA of 3.5 in core History classes. |
|
$1,500 |
To honor a student who has displayed excellence in Theater. |
Theater Director Ranking Form. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. |
Lynne Murphy |
Minimum GPA of 3.0. |
|
$500 |
To honor a diligent student who submitted all Chemistry assignments and is active in extracurricular activities but may not perform scholastically as well as others. |
Common App or other 250-650 word essay. |
Ronna Burrows, parent of former student |
Must have turned in every Chemistry assignment and participated in at least one of the following: Band, Choir/Orchestra/Theater, Improv Troupe/D’Evelyn Disguise, OR 1 year of a sport including cheers, poms, or mascot. |
|
$1,000 |
To honor the strength and courage exhibited by Sal Miceli and his family during a 7-year battle with brain cancer. To honor a student who achieves academic excellence despite significant challenges. |
Letter of Recommendation from a trusted adult (not a parent or family member) who knows your personal struggle and who can attest to your positive attitude and how you have excelled amidst adversity. Common App or other 250-650 word essay. Additional 250 word essay. |
The Miceli Family Kris Miceli, former D’Evelyn parent |
Minimum 3.0 GPA. In addition to academic success, the ideal candidate maintains a positive outlook, demonstrates kindness and compassion, and has a strong work ethic, someone who has “excelled amidst adversity.” |