The Hicksville Gardens Civic Association
Community Service Scholarship
Each year, at least one (1) scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to improving Hicksville through participation in community service activities.
Additional scholarships may be awarded depending upon individual donations, fund raising and
sponsor participation in our scholarship program.
Applications for scholarships are available to students in the fall of their senior year. The Scholarship Awards Ceremony takes place during the General Member meeting in the month of June.
View a list of our previous scholarship recipients.
Eligibility
Eligibility for a scholarship award is based upon the following criteria:
- The student must be graduating from high school and have demonstrated a commitment to improving Hicksville through leadership and participation in community service activities.
- Preference will be given to students whose families are members of and live within the area of the HGCA.
- Student must be accepted into and attend a two or four year accredited college, university or trade school.
- No minimum grade point average is required, but a solid academic record is a plus.
- Financial need is not required.
- The student must complete and sign an application.
- A one page essay, double-spaced, explaining the student’s reasons for seeking this scholarship is a plus.
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader that can attest to the student’s community service is also a plus.
For more information contact
the Scholarship Committee Chairperson at:
2018 Scholarship Awards
At the June 2018 general meeting, scholarships were awarded to 8 deserving students this year. After receiving their awards, each of the students gave a speech to thank the sponsors and the civic, as well as to note their intended area of study. Back row: Delco representative Richard Rush, President Nicholas Sarandis, Marie Dunker, Elaine Simonello,… Continue reading »
2017 Scholarship Awards
At the June 2017 general meeting, scholarships were awarded to 8 deserving students this year. After receiving their awards, each of the students gave a gracious speech to thank the sponsors and the civic, as well as to note their intended area of study. Back row: Walter Grebe, Principal Raymond Williams, Ryan Wimbiscus, President Nicholas Sarandis… Continue reading »
2016 Scholarship Award Recipients
At the June 2016 general meeting, scholarships were awarded to 8 deserving students this year. After receiving their awards, each of the students gave a gracious speech to thank the sponsors and the civic, as well as to note their intended area of study. Recipients pictured left to right: Melissa Agnese, Pujan Patel, Abdullah Khalid, Adam… Continue reading »
2015 Scholarship Award Recipients
At the June 2015 general meeting, John Rigert introduced and called up each recipient and their commercial sponsor to present the award. In total, 7 scholarships were awarded this year. Recipients pictured left to right: Priya Mishra, Sebastian Niculescu, Charlene Abogado, Kaitlyn Sullivan, Conor Larkin, Kathryn Anderson, Gabrielle Goubran Recipients have the following plans for study… Continue reading »
2014 Scholarship Award Recipients
Chairwoman Marie Dunker introduced and called up each recipient and their commercial sponsor. The following scholarships were awarded: Name Plans Sponsor Faiz Ahmed attending Adelphi for Biology Perfect Pharmacy Matthew Chung attending Northeastern School of Pharmacy Perfect Pharmacy Megan Locke attending St. Joseph’s double major Speech pathology and Education Perillo Bros Fuel Jessica DeTurris attending… Continue reading »
2013 Scholarship Award Recipients
Six (6) scholarships, $500 each, were awarded at the June 13th meeting. Ed Bossong, Scholarship Chair, announced that he was very proud to award the money and grateful as to how our Scholarship Program has grown over the past few years. Ed introduced the award recipient’s for this year: Caitlyn Garger – Received the HGCA… Continue reading »
2012 Scholarship Award Recipients
The recipients of the 4th Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Erin Montera, Paige Gilbert and Kanika Sharma. Erin Montera Erin Montera is a graduate of Hicksville High School and attended our local Lee Avenue Elementary School. Erin has given back to her community through her work with the Girl Scouts and as an ambassador to… Continue reading »
2011 Scholarship Award Recipients
The recipients of the 3rd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Janice George, Joseph Marcus and Danielle Valentino. Janice George Janice George is a graduate of Hicksville High School. Janice has worked as an American Red Cross volunteer, a motivational leader at her church, and has supported many charitable organizations by volunteering at food drives, coat drives,… Continue reading »
2010 Scholarship Award Recipients
The recipients of the 2nd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Nicholas Jao and James Harvey. Nicholas Jao Nicholas Jao is a graduate of Hicksville High School. Nicholas has devoted hundreds of hours to our community through the Boy Scouts of America, Natural Helpers, and Helping Hands. You can even see Nicholas shoveling the walks for… Continue reading »