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Norman H. Becker Integrity and Honor Scholarship

Funded by
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Michael Becker Family
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Values:
Honor and integrity
Education Level:
Values:
High school senior
Honor and integrity

Norman H. Becker is a beloved father and grandfather who will be turning 85 this year and continuing his legacy of success.

Norman has emulated honor and integrity his entire life - two qualities that go underappreciated but are the foundations of success. In our ever-competitive world, standing firm in one’s positive values is critical to stand out from the crowd and improve society.

This scholarship aims to honor Norman H. Becker by supporting students who demonstrate honor and integrity like Norman.

Any high school senior who lives with integrity and honor may apply for this scholarship opportunity. 

To apply, tell us what these two values mean to you and how you exemplify them in your daily life.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Scholarships for High School SeniorsEssay ScholarshipsHigh School Scholarships
Published December 9, 2022
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

What does having integrity mean to you? Provide some examples of how you have exercised honor in your life.

200–350 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2023

Winners
Tali Rauner
White Plains Senior High School
White Plains, NY
Finalists
Jocelyn Rodriguez
Corcoran High
Corcoran, CA
Dan Kubota
Stanford University
San Jose, CA
Kaitlin Schmidt
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Lake City, MN
Elizabeth Knoll
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Ryan Mills
West Virginia University
Glen Allen, VA

Winning Application

Tali Rauner
White Plains Senior High SchoolWhite Plains, NY
Integrity. One word, nine letters. Easily said, but harder to epitomize. To me, integrity means saying what you mean, and meaning what you say. It means keeping your word, fulfilling promises, and stepping up even when uncomfortable. It seems appropriate that hidden in plain sight within "integrity" is the word "grit". The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines grit as "unyielding courage". Sometimes having integrity means stepping into your courage. One example of my integrity was when I encountered Antisemitism at my high school. Incidents ranged from students throwing pennies at me, to a student passing me by and shouting "Hitler was right." to Swastikas defacing our campus. I felt alone. It would have been easier to ignore the hatred or hide behind my embarrassment and shame. My grandparents are Holocaust survivors and understood that hatred must be faced. I decided to start the first Jewish Club at my high school. I encountered many obstacles along the way. First I had to gain the support of my classmates, circulating a petition to start the club. Then I needed to secure a faculty advisor. Next, I had to submit the club for acceptance by the Administration. For reasons I will never understand our club was rejected not once, but twice. We fought back arguing that this was a discriminatory practice. The third time was a charm, and the Jewish Culture Club was born in the Spring of 2022. We have spearheaded a school-wide moment of silence in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day and become a haven for myself and other Jewish students. We also stand up against all forms of hatred, partnering with other school clubs to help foster a better culture of peace in our school community. Integrity means taking a stand, even when it is uncomfortable. It means holding your truth, even when unpopular. It means tackling obstacles, even when seemingly insurmountable. The Norman H. Becker Integrity and Honor Scholarship will allow me to bring integrity to my future college campus, which is financially out of reach for me and my family. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2023.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2023. 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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