Jonathan Gentile lived his life to the fullest, while supporting his friends and community as much as he could.
Despite having died in a kayaking accident at the age of 37, his kindness and happy-go-lucky demeanor will live on forever through those he has impacted and through this scholarship. The Gentile Family believes that having a big heart is one of the most important things for the world right now. The Big Heart Scholarship will be given to a student based on their character, rather than GPA or athletic involvement, supporting students who put others first and are kind, inclusive, and spread joy.
High school students are eligible to apply if they attend Bethel Park High School and have a big heart for helping others. To apply, write about how you help others and work to create a more inclusive environment at your school.
Please share how you've helped others and made choices from your heart to create a safer and more inclusive atmosphere for yourself and your peers.
The application deadline is May 3, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 24, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 24, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.