Scholarships

Up to two $500 scholarships will be awarded each year to graduating seniors from North Hills High School who plan to attend a four-year college or university. This scholarship recognizes students committed to continuing their academic journey at a traditional post-secondary institution.

Up to two $500 scholarships will be awarded annually to North Hills High School seniors who are enrolling in a two-year college, vocational school, technical institute, or career training program. This award supports students pursuing hands-on learning and specialized career education.

Up to two $500 scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating North Hills High School seniors who are entering the workforce directly after graduation. Eligible students may be pursuing apprenticeships, internships, industry certifications, or job opportunities that require equipment or startup costs. This scholarship helps ease the transition from high school to hands-on careers.

The Michael Bishop Scholarship celebrates the legacy of Michael Bishop and his lasting impact on music education in the North Hills School District. This scholarship provides support for West View Elementary fifth grade band students through assistance with instrument purchases, rentals and/or private music lessons.

Eligible students must be enrolled in fifth grade band and continue in sixth grade band. Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to music education, which may include technical proficiency, strong citizenship, and a consistent work ethic — especially in areas such as organization and performance readiness.

Mr. Bishop served the North Hills School District as an elementary principal from 1994 to 1998, and then as an elementary band teacher from 1998 until his retirement in 2011. The scholarship is endowed by his wife, Bernice, and sons, Adam, Nathan, and Alex, in honor of his dedication to young musicians.

The Rava Hartman Memorial Scholarship honors the lives of Brandy Hartman and Grant Rava, two North Hills High School seniors and dedicated members of the swim team, who were tragically lost in a car accident in 2002. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually to one male and one female swimmer who exemplify commitment to the sport and outstanding conduct as a teammate. The scholarship is proudly endowed through North Hills Aquatics in memory of Brandy and Grant’s spirit, sportsmanship and lasting impact on the North Hills swimming community.

Peggy Ann Madden was a longtime teacher at North Hills High School and nationally recognized forensics coach. She was a pioneer in speech and debate, and the program she developed at North Hills was a model for other school districts in the state and across the country. Even after she retired from teaching in 1992, Ms. Madden continued as the high school’s speech and debate coach for several years and remained active in the program until her death in 2006. This scholarship was created to honor Peggy Ann Madden’s legacy and is endowed by her son, Mark Madden, sports talk radio host on 105.9 The X, through the North Hills Foundation.

General Information

Two (2) annual scholarships in amount of $2,000 will be awarded to two (2) North Hills High School seniors who will be furthering their educational career in at least one of the following fields of study:

• Speech and Debate
• Journalism
• Communications
• English Education

Criteria & Eligibility Requirements

For consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• North Hills High School student graduating in the year of the award
• Active participant in speech and debate, journalism, The Arrowhead, Norhian, NHTV or similar club, program or activity
• Intent to study speech and debate, journalism, communication and/or English education at a post-secondary institution

Applicants must complete and submit the following:

• Application
• Proof of acceptance into post-secondary institution
• 500-word essay in which you thoroughly explain your educational and professional goals and objectives. Please cite specific examples and/or moments and/or relationships formed during your time at North Hills High School that influenced your decision to pursue your planned field of study. 

Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-person interview as part of the selection process.

Application Deadline: April 15 of Student’s Graduation Year

The completed application, essay and proof of acceptance into the student’s chosen post-secondary institution must be submitted to the North Hills High School Counseling Resource Center (CRC) by the end of the school day on or before April 15 if April 15 falls on a weekend or non-school day. No late applications will be accepted.

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