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William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship

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$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Feb 3, 2026
Winners Announced
Mar 3, 2026
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
Sport:
Football
Education Level:
Sport:
High school student
Football

William “Bill” Scotti was a hardworking and selfless man who was the second-generation owner of Scotti Auto Repair in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Being the owner of his own business, Bill understood the importance of a strong work ethic and selflessness. Another passion Bill had was his love of sports. Although he was an exceptional catcher throughout his life, he did play other competitive sports and he realized that being an athlete requires discipline, toughness, teamwork, resilience, and tenacity. Bill understood the punishment and demands an athlete endures each and every game. Just like in life, athletes have to overcome specific challenges, and once achieved, overcoming these challenges helps to make them stronger. 

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Scotti by supporting athletes who are role models on and off the field. 

Any high school student-athlete who plays football may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they demonstrate the character traits of Bill.

To apply, tell us how your experience as a football player has impacted your character.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published June 24, 2025
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Feb 3, 2026
Winners Announced
Mar 3, 2026
Education Level
High School
1
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Essay Topic

How has your experience as a football player influenced your overall character?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

March 2026

Winners
Jack Kenneff
Manheim Township High School
Lancaster, PA
Finalists
Jackson Schmidt
Buckeye High School
Litchfield, OH
Tanner Price
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Toulon, IL
Peter Scharadin
Pottsville Area High School
Pottsville, PA
Kayden Stokes-Chism
St Joseph's Preparatory School
Lansdowne, PA
Brody Wojnicki
Central Bucks High School-east
Furlong, PA
Abdulrahman Dawoud
Haverford High School
Havertown, PA
William Dougherty
Pennridge High School
Silverdale, PA
Connor Triano
Pocono Mountain East High School
East Stroudsburg, PA

Winning Application

Jack Kenneff
Manheim Township High SchoolLancaster, PA
I bawled my eyes out after my final football game in the district semi-finals against Harrisburg. Partly because I did not play well, and partly because I really let the team down. Largely though, I thought at the time anyway, I cried because it was over. Despite playing three sports my entire life, I can’t imagine crying like that at the end of any other sports season or event. Football is different. The time spent together with all the guys and coaches is off the charts. We have film sessions at 6:30 in the morning. The team lifts weights together virtually every day year-round. Over the summer, we are together each evening at “Monday night football”, seven-on-sevens, or just getting together for an impromptu throwing session. And, of course, during the season, team meals, practices and game days take up a workman-like portion of each week. Football is so intense. It requires more time, energy, commitment, and teamwork than anything else. Because of all the time spent together a true brotherhood is built. This Manheim Township is the tightest team that I have ever played on in my life, and needless to say, I’ve played on a lot. From Coach Evans all the way down to the annoying little third-string quarterback (my brother), this team played as ONE. I think that’s what made us so successful this year in a supposed “down“ year. There were no egos and no troublemakers…just a collection of hard-working misfits that created the ultimate brotherhood and believed in each other. Football REQUIRES a belief in your teammate, a belief in the man beside you. That belief can only come from seeing each man show up to the film sessions, to the weightroom, and to the impromptu team-only get togethers. Football REQUIRES all 11 to do his job on every single play. I have created friendships and bonds through high school football that will last a lifetime. No matter where any of my teammates end up at the next level or in life, I doubt many of us will ever play again with a group this great or in an environment so awesome. Preparing this essay, I thought back to my Coach Evans’ words “Don’t cry because it over, cry because it happened.” I realized I bawled that day at Harrisburg not because I stunk or because it was over, I cried because I just got to spend the last 3 years going to battle with these guys making memories that will last a lifetime. I cried, then smiled, because it happened.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Feb 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on Mar 3, 2026.

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What is the scholarship award?

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

The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 3, 2026. 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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