Community Scholarship Fund
For more than 70 years, the Community Scholarship Fund of Pleasantville has provided financial awards to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at institutions of higher learning or professional training/apprenticeship. With education costs continuing to rise, there is an ever-increasing need for help with these expenses.
In the last 5 years, thanks to the success of our fundraising events and the generosity of sponsors and donors from across the community, we have awarded scholarships totaling $125,000 to Pleasantville students. These scholarships ranged from $500 to $5,000, helping students attend institutions such as SUNY Albany, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton, Boston College, and Clemson, to name a few.
Who can apply for a scholarship?
• A senior or graduate of high school in 2026
• Resident within the Pleasantville Union Free School District.
• Plan to attend college or a professional training school in the fall of 2026.
What is the deadline?
Applications are to be submitted by email to Pvillecsf10570@gmail.com by Friday, April 24
How do I apply?
1) Completed Application
2) Submit one of the following:
• An essay written for college acceptance
• An essay submitted to school for a class (i.e., English)
• An essay summarizing your accomplishments during high school and your goals for college/professional training/apprenticeship.
3) Submit a 250-word essay:
What touched you most about helping someone or a group in the Pleasantville community?
4) Copy of your High School Transcript
5) A written personal statement explaining your financial need and your Student Aid Index Number, which determines eligibility for federal financial aid. This information is provided in the FAFSA, and a copy of the document is required.
6) Submit application by email to Pvillecsf10570@gmail.com by Friday, April 24
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a one-time award or a repeating award for each year of college or post-secondary school?
The award is a one-time award.
How are awards decided?
The Selection Committee reviews application packages and evaluates student academic performance, leadership and community engagement, volunteer activities and financial need.
Who will know that I have applied for an award?
Applications and supporting documents as required are reviewed only by the Selection Committee, including our outside financial consultant. The names of the members of that committee, as well as the names of the applicants and their private data, are kept strictly confidential.
When and how are scholarship awards distributed?
Students winning scholarship awards are notified by email the last week of June, and award letters and checks are sent by mail directly to students at home addresses on record by July 15th.
In the last 5 years, thanks to the success of our fundraising events and the generosity of sponsors and donors from across the community, we have awarded scholarships totaling $125,000 to Pleasantville students. These scholarships ranged from $500 to $5,000, helping students attend institutions such as SUNY Albany, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton, Boston College, and Clemson, to name a few.
Who can apply for a scholarship?
• A senior or graduate of high school in 2026
• Resident within the Pleasantville Union Free School District.
• Plan to attend college or a professional training school in the fall of 2026.
What is the deadline?
Applications are to be submitted by email to Pvillecsf10570@gmail.com by Friday, April 24
How do I apply?
1) Completed Application
2) Submit one of the following:
• An essay written for college acceptance
• An essay submitted to school for a class (i.e., English)
• An essay summarizing your accomplishments during high school and your goals for college/professional training/apprenticeship.
3) Submit a 250-word essay:
What touched you most about helping someone or a group in the Pleasantville community?
4) Copy of your High School Transcript
5) A written personal statement explaining your financial need and your Student Aid Index Number, which determines eligibility for federal financial aid. This information is provided in the FAFSA, and a copy of the document is required.
6) Submit application by email to Pvillecsf10570@gmail.com by Friday, April 24
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a one-time award or a repeating award for each year of college or post-secondary school?
The award is a one-time award.
How are awards decided?
The Selection Committee reviews application packages and evaluates student academic performance, leadership and community engagement, volunteer activities and financial need.
Who will know that I have applied for an award?
Applications and supporting documents as required are reviewed only by the Selection Committee, including our outside financial consultant. The names of the members of that committee, as well as the names of the applicants and their private data, are kept strictly confidential.
When and how are scholarship awards distributed?
Students winning scholarship awards are notified by email the last week of June, and award letters and checks are sent by mail directly to students at home addresses on record by July 15th.
