Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund - High School Applicants Grant

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Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund - High School Applicants
The Bisceglia Scholarship Fund honors Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students in need. The scholarship supports students who are entering or currently attending a private high school in the Greater Kansas City area, including designated counties in Missouri and Kansas. Preference is given to students affiliated with specific faith-based communities or a local charter school. Awards are supplemental to other academic scholarships, with consideration given to financial need, community and work service, and academic performance. Recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and may be required to participate in an interview. Scholarships are awarded annually, with a minimum of $1,000 disbursed in two equal payments in August and January, subject to available funds.

Eligibility

Going into or attending a private high school in the Greater Kansas City area (Clay, Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas),Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School.These scholarships will be supplemental for students who have already earned academic scholarships.Consideration will be given to financial need and the student’s work and community service record.Students must continue to attend classes and keep a 2.0 grade point average (or equivalent).Student interviews may also be required.