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2025 Scholarship Essay Contest
A $2000 scholarship awarded to a Haverford High School senior who is pursing a college degree or vocational certificate
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
The applications we received this year were so excellent that the board was compelled to extend the planned single $2000 scholarship to FOUR $2000 scholarships and TEN $200 scholarships!
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You can read the winning essays here
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The following 4 applicants have been awarded $2000 scholarships:
Sophia Ayoub
Annie Boyle
Nick Petrucci
Jimmy Fusaro
The following 10 applicants have been awarded $200 scholarships:
Mayah Haskins
Lauren Baxter
Maxim Markiw
Pierce Murphy
Hannah Nagle
Micah Haskins
Vinny Fusaro
Shannon Dougherty
Avery Goggin
Gwyndolyn Reiff
Requirements
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Must be current senior graduating from Haverford High School in 2025
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​Must be accepted to and planning to enroll in a college degree or vocational certificate in 2025
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Must submit application by 5pm EST on May 26, 2025
Application Instructions
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Write a 500 word essay on the topic, "What does community mean to you?"
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Indicate whether you are available ​to attend the in-person presentation of the award at our annual fundraiser. This will take place at McCall Golf Club on June 9th, 2025, around 5pm. ​
- Submit your essay, award ceremony availability, and the name of your post-secondary education institution via email to brittneyejohnson@gmail.com with the subject line "JDM Scholarship Application"
Additional Information
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​This award is in honor of Jack McDonald, whose dedication to the Havertown community is continued through the John D McDonald Memorial Foundation
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The winning essay may be posted on the JDM Foundation website.