Applications for 2020 are open. The application process will close April 15, 2020
and winners will be notified by June 1, 2020.
GIRLS (Growing, Inspiring, Respecting, Learning, Succeeding)
2019 Recipients
Our 2019 recipients, Sana Pashankar and Sarah Caso each received a $300 scholarship.
Sana Pashankar, a senior at Amity High School, has been involved in various clubs throughout her high school career including being the President of Girl Up, which is a UN initiative promoting the health, education and empowerment of girls in developing countries. Sana was an active swimmer and diver swimming for both the Amity High School Swim Team and the Woodbridge Aquatic Club. Sana has volunteered at many organizations in the political, educational and medical fields and while traveling in India, volunteered for a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and children in the community. Sana will be attending Duke University in the fall.
Sarah Caso, a senior at Daniel Hand High School, participated in many school clubs including Girls Advancing in STEM. She represented her school on the Lacrosse, Cross County and Track teams. Sarah's community service experience was mainly filled throughout her time as a Girl Scout, volunteering for many activities to help other girls. She was also active with Women and Family Life Center in their Girls Coach Girls Run program. Sarah will be attending University of California, Berkeley in the fall.
Sana Pashankar, a senior at Amity High School, has been involved in various clubs throughout her high school career including being the President of Girl Up, which is a UN initiative promoting the health, education and empowerment of girls in developing countries. Sana was an active swimmer and diver swimming for both the Amity High School Swim Team and the Woodbridge Aquatic Club. Sana has volunteered at many organizations in the political, educational and medical fields and while traveling in India, volunteered for a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and children in the community. Sana will be attending Duke University in the fall.
Sarah Caso, a senior at Daniel Hand High School, participated in many school clubs including Girls Advancing in STEM. She represented her school on the Lacrosse, Cross County and Track teams. Sarah's community service experience was mainly filled throughout her time as a Girl Scout, volunteering for many activities to help other girls. She was also active with Women and Family Life Center in their Girls Coach Girls Run program. Sarah will be attending University of California, Berkeley in the fall.
GIRLS (Growing, Inspiring, Respecting, Learning, Succeeding)
2018 Recipients
Our 2018 recipients, Grace Whitman and Sinead Donnelly each received a $250 scholarship.
Grace Whitman, a senior at Amity High School, has been involved in various clubs throughout her high school career including those to help new and transfer student acclimate to Amity. Grace held positions on two swim teams and two softball teams all four years, competing at Varsity level and maintaining Team Captain. She has volunteered at many organizations working with children including: Holy Infant Church, Orange Little League, Homework Help Center and Fun Sports America. Grace will be attending Providence College in the fall.
Sinead Donnelly, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, participated in many school activities including orchestra, Key Club and Peer Connection. She played soccer both for school and her town, rowed for Yale Community Rowing and was on the indoor and outdoor track teams. Sinead's community service experience revolved around children including: West Haven Child Development Center, soccer coach for New Haven Youth Soccer and counselor for St. Aeden's Church Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Irish Cultural and Sports Association of Southern Connecticut. Sinead will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall.
Grace Whitman, a senior at Amity High School, has been involved in various clubs throughout her high school career including those to help new and transfer student acclimate to Amity. Grace held positions on two swim teams and two softball teams all four years, competing at Varsity level and maintaining Team Captain. She has volunteered at many organizations working with children including: Holy Infant Church, Orange Little League, Homework Help Center and Fun Sports America. Grace will be attending Providence College in the fall.
Sinead Donnelly, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, participated in many school activities including orchestra, Key Club and Peer Connection. She played soccer both for school and her town, rowed for Yale Community Rowing and was on the indoor and outdoor track teams. Sinead's community service experience revolved around children including: West Haven Child Development Center, soccer coach for New Haven Youth Soccer and counselor for St. Aeden's Church Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Irish Cultural and Sports Association of Southern Connecticut. Sinead will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall.