Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship
The Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 thanks to a charitable donation from the estate of the late Charles and Martha Volkstadt. Mrs. Volkstadt was the Director of the United Way of the Titusville Region for more than 25 years.
Mrs. Volkstadt understood the importance of volunteerism in the community and instilling a passion for volunteerism in our youth. The purpose of the Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship is to accentuate the importance of volunteerism in the community and to recognize those students who provide volunteer service.
The scholarship awards up to $1,000 annually to a student located within the Titusville Area School District. Since its introduction, the scholarship has awarded funds to help youth of the community reach their goals. 2025 represents the 26th awarding of the Volkstadt Award and over $46,000 in scholarships.
The Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship for Service to the Titusville Region is open from April 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2025.
The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- THS graduating senior pursuing higher education
- Successful applicant will have served the Titusville region in a volunteer capacity with one or more agency or organization
- Application must be complete including essays listed below and required documents
- Finalists may be required to sit for an interview with the scholarship committee
- One scholarship will be awarded annually
Information about the scholarship
- The scholarship committee will award up to $1,000
- Application Deadline is April 30th, 2025 and needs to be submitted to the United Way of the Titusville Region, 115 South Washington Street, Titusville, PA 16354.
Required Attachments:
- Letter(s) of recommendation from at least one of the agencies or organizations listed under the volunteer service portion of the application.
- Letter of acceptance.
- Copy of financial aid SAR
- Essay
- Describe why you chose to volunteer with the agencies listed and what did you learn from the experience? How do you plan to continue your volunteer service during and after your post-secondary education years
- You may include any additional information about yourself or your financial circumstances and how they relate to your pursuit of higher education. (3-page limit)
2024 Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship Awardee
The Volkstadt Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 through a charitable donation from the estate of the late Charles and Martha Volkstadt. Mrs. Volkstadt was the Director of the Titusville United Way for more than 25 years and understood the importance of volunteerism. Over the last 25 years, United Way has recognized 38 students with $47,000 in scholarships.
Ms. Sampson is a strong academic student who has been on the high honor roll throughout her high school career. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is very involved in extracurricular activities including; serving as President of the Student United Way, Titusville Class President, and she is a member of the Shade Tree Commission and Shriners Children Hospital. She has been involved with Stuff-the-Bus, Hygiene Drives, Easter and Thanksgiving Drives, and The Holiday Lights at Burgess Park. We wish her the best as she embarks on her new journey!
Contact Information
United Way of the Titusville Region
115 S Washington Street, Suite 303
Titusville, PA 16354
Phone: 814-827-1322
Fax: 814-827-0944
Email: office@uwtitusville.org
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