Phoenixville Republican Committee Presents
The Louis J. Amici Memorial Scholarship
$500 Award for Civics and Community Service
The Louis J. Amici Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship, created and maintained by the Phoenixville Republican Committee. This scholarship memorializes the life and work of Lou Amici, who was an active member of the Phoenixville Community serving in both the political and non-political arenas.
He was a caring citizen who embodied selflessness and passion in everything he did and promoted the welfare of Phoenixville through various entities. In the political realm, he was Area Chair for the Phoenixville Republican Committee, Borough Council Member, Zoning Review Committee Member, Poll Worker, Campaign Worker, and served on the Civil Service Commission.
As a teacher at Bishop Kenrick High School, he was also Dean of Students at St. Pius X High School and Chaired the Language Department at Kennedy-Kenrick High School. His musical talents enabled him to perform with Mummer String Bands and donate his time to enrich many different Phoenixville charitable events and fundraisers, such as Band Boosters and the Colonial Theatre. His strong tenor will be missed at St. Ann’s Church and Norristown Hospital where he volunteered.
Qualifications:
Open to any Phoenixville Area School District senior student who attends TCHS – Pickering Campus or the Phoenixville Area High School and is accepted to attend a college, university, or trade school of higher learning post graduation.
Requirements:
⦁ Applicants must provide an acceptance letter from the college, university, or trade school they will be attending.
⦁ Write a 1 to 2 page essay on “How can educational institutions effectively instill a sense of civic duty in students, and what role should civic education and community involvement play in shaping responsible citizens.”
⦁ A list of community service/volunteering that you have performed during your high school years, and a summary of why you chose to do this, and what you have learned from the experience. This may include but is not limited to:
Tutoring or mentoring another student; volunteering at church; working with another service group such as Kiwanis, Jaycees; local clean up (Earth Day); soup kitchens or homeless shelters.
If an in person interview becomes necessary to select a winner, please be prepared to respond to the following topics:- What sparked your interest in this career path?- What are your short term and long term goals?- What sets you apart from the other applicants?