Scholarship Program

The Quaker Foundation is a non-profit organization which started in 1993 with the purpose of accepting and expending funds to enhance the educational opportunities for New Philadelphia Schools students both during their time in the New Philadelphia Schools and by promoting post-secondary education opportunities through scholarships for college, vocational and technical schools. Funds have been raised by generous donations during their lifetimes by alumni and friends of the New Philadelphia School System and gifts and bequests upon death. Families of friends of the school system are now often suggesting gifts as a way to memorialize their recently deceased family member. Starting in 2005 the Quaker Foundation, in cooperation with the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education, awarded Michael Briggs Memorial scholarships which are funded by the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education.

If you would like information on establishing a scholarship in honor of or in memory of someone, click on Named Scholarship. We will provide you with information regarding the types of scholarship, the method of funding, and the timeline for establishing a scholarship.

The Quaker Foundation annually awards several scholarships for outstanding members of the NPHS senior class who will be furthering their education on a full-time basis. Unless noted, there is no minimum GPA required in order to apply. The scholarships are as follows:

Academic Scholarships

For students with a cumulative GPA after seven semesters of at least 3.5 (using the NPHS weighted scale) to be awarded by using a standard that combines GPA and college entrance exam results.

• Quaker Foundation Academic Scholarships
• Curtis W. Miller Memorial Scholarships
• Pepsi Americas Academic Scholarship
• Dr. Norman Browning and Margaret Davidson Browning Academic Scholarship
• Jerry Johnson Memorial Academic Scholarship
• Michael Briggs Memorial Academic Scholarships
• Adventure Harley-Davidson Scholarship
• W. V. and Elizabeth w. Buchanan Memorial Academic Scholarship
• Dr. Bruce and Nancy Jackson Academic Scholarship

Leadership Scholarships

For students who have exceptional leadership qualities.

• Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarships
• Kay Stratton Leadership Scholarship
• Donald R. and Shirley A. Kimmel Wagner Family Scholarship
• Peggy and John Stratton Leadership Scholarship
• Douglas Canfield Leadership Scholarship
• Bob Ed Harris Memorial Leadership Scholarship
• John and Ann K. Marsh Family Leadership Scholarship
• Herman/Dalpiaz Memorial Scholarship
• Jerry Johnson Memorial Leadership Scholarships
• Michael Briggs Memorial Leadership Scholarships
• Jim Thompson Memorial Basketball Leadership Scholarship
• Donald W. and Mary L. Zimmerman Family Scholarship
• Chester D. Stocker Memorial Leadership (Rea & Associates, Inc.) Scholarship
• Dace Korns Memorial Leadership Scholarship/Quaker Foundation Leadership Scholarship
• Donna Stephenson Berndt Memorial Leadership Scholarship (must attend Ohio State University)
• Zachary Frantz Memorial Leadership Scholarship
• Max T. Miller & Family Leadership Scholarship

Vocational/Technical Scholarships

Additional Scholarships

• The Hodder/Williams Scholarship (for a student who will be pursuing a career in education)
• The Chip Graham Memorial Scholarship for a student who will be pursing a career in education
• Mindy Alpeter Memorial Scholarship for a student who is planning to major in one of the performing or fine arts
• Marsh Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship for a student who is planning to major in one of the performing or fine arts
• Thelma Schwartz Shel Mar Scholarship for students who live in Shel Mar
• McInturf Scholarship for a student who will be attending a Bible College

Applications may be picked up in the high school guidance office in late January of each year. Completed applications are typically due and must be turned in to Mrs. Jill Westbrook by the end of February.

Scholarship winners are announced at the annual Quaker Foundation Recognition Banquet held in May.

Each year since 1994 school year the Quaker Foundation has awarded scholarships. Following is a list of what has been awarded since that first year.