SCHOLARSHIPS
Our Foundation truly believes in the future of our community and a large part is by supporting our Bethel Park High School students! We currently oversee 13 scholarships that are awarded annually to graduating Bethel Park High School students.
Click below for more information about each scholarship and to download an application!
The Scholarship Application for 2024 is OPEN!
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST, 2024
To submit applications:
Email application materials to info@bpcf.org
Submit in-person to BPHS Counselor Office
**Unless otherwise denoted on the scholarship application
Cindy Buckely Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is named after and in memory of Mrs. Cindy Schaude Buckley, a former Kindergarten and First Grade Bethel Park teacher who also served on the Bethel Park Board of School Directors after she retired from education. Its establishment is intended to support a Bethel Park student who aspires to share the joy of learning with students and perpetually seek the best interest of children, as Cindy Schaude Buckley demonstrated for decades throughout her involvement in education.
Bethel Woman's Club Scholarship
The Bethel Park Woman's Club is proud to announce its scholarship program. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Senior Male/Female Bethel Park High School Student.
This scholarship MUST be submitted in-person via the BPHS Counelor's Office.
For 2024, there will be (2) winners that will receive a $2,500 award.
Bethel Park Police Association Scholarship
The Bethel Park Police Association is committed to supporting aspiring individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in Criminal Justice or Emergency Services. This scholarship aims to recognize and reward students who demonstrate outstanding potential, dedication, and a clear commitment to making a positive impact in these fields.
Volunteer Scholarship
The Bethel Park Community Foundation, in partnership with BPTV, is pleased to announce the Bethel Park Volunteer Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to recognize students who exhibit strong volunteer spirit and contribute their time to worthwhile projects benefiting the Bethel Park community.
Antonio J. Ripepi M.D. Memorial Scholar-Athlete Award
The scholarship was created to continue the legacy of Dr. Tony Ripepi, who practiced medicine and General Surgery in the South Hills for more than twenty years. Dr. Ripepi got his start at Bethel Park Senior High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and a 3 year letterman in both football and wrestling. Established in 2024, this $1,000 scholarship recognizes and rewards a Bethel Park High School Senior student who demonstrates academic excellence, athletic perseverance, and sportsmanship. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the first year of postsecondary education.
Michael J. Furey Memorial Scholarship
The Michael J. Furey Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017, after his untimely death in 2016. The winner of this unique award must possess the qualities Mr. Furey taught and counseled his students daily--compassion, respect, empathy, inspiration, tolerance, and accountability. The Furey Family and the Bethel Park Community Foundation have established this fund for the benefit of one Bethel Park High School senior who is a Special Education student and will be attending a TRADE or TECHNICAL SCHOOL after graduation from high school.
Kramer Family Scholarship
Bill and Suzanne Kramer established the Kramer Family Scholarship in 2018 providing financial assistance to two graduating Bethel Park High School seniors who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution. Bill, Suzanne, and their two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle whom both graduated from Bethel Park, are very pleased to have the opportunity to offer the Kramer Family Scholarship.
Scott Beynon Memorial Scholarship
The Scott Beynon Memorial Scholarship was established in August 2018 when the Bethel Park community lost a long-time business owner, a dear friend, and a mentor to so many. For over 35 years, Scott was the owner and operator of Beynon's Service Station on Library Road. He was kind, trustworthy, hardworking, and a skilled mechanic. He used his expertise in the automotive repair field to serve thousands of people over the years. We believe he would have been proud to have inspired this scholarship to help young people with a desire to pursue a career in automotive technology.
John Deans Memorial Scholarship
The John Deans Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide financial assistance to a special education student who embraces the determination, dedication, and courage that Mr. Deans exemplified during his life as a parent, teacher, and coach.
Frank L.P. Edwards Memorial Scholarship
The Frank L.P. Edwards Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating Bethel Park High School seniors seeking higher education. The scholarship is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated sound academic achievement during high school, participated in a variety of school and community activities, and exhibited the ability to actively succeed in completing their higher education.
This is a needs-based scholarship, so please take that into consideration prior to applying.
Jugo-Slav Club Memorial Scholarship
The Jugo-Slav Club Memorial Scholarship is established to honor the past and present members of the Jugo-Slav Club, which provides many activities and funds for the Bethel Park community as a whole. The scholarship was created in order to provide financial assistance to a worthy graduating senior.
The American Legion Family Scholarship Fund
The American Legion Post 760 of Bethel Park has established this scholarship fund to provide financial support to a Bethel Park High School graduating senior. Criteria for this scholarship is that the student must have a parent or guardian, grandparent, or sibling who has served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces.
Bethel Park Football Scholarship
The Bethel Park Football Scholarship was developed to provide financial assistance to a graduating Bethel Park High School senior who has been a member of the football team for at least two years. This student should embody dedication, discipline and respect to the team and coaches on and off the field.
The Bethel Park Football Scholarship application can be obtained through the Bethel Park High School Football coach.
Edward A. Strall Varsity Baseball Scholarship
The Edward A. Strall Varsity Baseball Scholarship is in memory of Edward A. Strall, Bethel Park’s first baseball coach, who also served as principal of the high school from 1967 to 1976. It is intended not only to honor Mr. Strall but to recognize the many coaches, players, and others who have contributed to the excellence of the Bethel Park High School baseball program.
The Edward A. Strall Varsity Baseball Scholarship application can be obtained through the Bethel Park High School Baseball coach.
Are you interested in setting up a scholarship for Bethel Park students? We can assist you with the initial setup and continuing oversight of the fund. Contact us at info@bpcf.org
See our complete scholarship policies and procedures here