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Scholarships

2010 Megan Ashley Perry Memorial Scholarship

Megan Ashley Perry was 25 years old when she was killed on May 15, 2008 in a violent auto incident involving reckless and drunk driving. A beautiful and vibrant 2006 graduate of the University of Delaware, Megan was working as a Recruiting Specialist at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware. Megan loved interacting with people and is fondly remembered for her enthusiasm, her beautiful smile, her infectious laugh and her resolute desire to "make a difference in people's lives." Megan was a graduate student at Wilmington University close to achieving a Master's Degree in Guidance Counseling.

In her honor, The Megan Ashley Perry Foundation is proud to honor and commemorate Megan's life with the 2010 Megan Ashley Perry Memorial Scholarship. The Megan Ashley Perry Foundation hopes to support young people with a similar passion to help others make good choices.

High School scholarship recipients will each receive a $2,500 award for the 2010-2011 academic year. Undergraduate scholarship recipients will each receive a $3,500 award for the 2010-2011 academic year. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be recognized at The Megan Ashley Perry Foundation's 2nd Annual Beef & Root Beer event in Winter 2011.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:

› Graduating high school seniors who have been admitted to an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution and intend to pursue a major in Education, Social Services, Social Sciences, Communications, or related fields; OR

› Graduating college seniors who have been admitted to an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution and intend to pursue a graduate degree in Education, Social Services, Social Sciences, Communications, or related fields;

› U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;

› Permanent resident of the State of Delaware;

› Anticipating completion of high school diploma or undergraduate degree at the time of application;

› Carrying a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA at the time of application;

› Applicants cannot be a relative of any members of the Board of Directors.

Application Process:

› Completed Application Form

› Two Letters of Recommendation (1 Academic, 1 Community);

› Official transcript;

› Demonstrated commitment to community service, including a list of all service-related activities and the approximate number of hours served;

› Essay(s) as listed on the Scholarship Applications;

› Demonstration of financial need through personal statement

Deadline for submission is April 1, 2010. All application packages must be complete and postmarked by this date. Incomplete applications or applications received after this date will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to:

Scholarship Committee
The Megan Ashley Perry Foundation
PO Box 862
Narberth, PA 19072