VICTOR RIDDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  Victor L. Ridder was a founding member of the Westchester-Putnam College Conferences when they came into being in the 1970's. These scholarships are offered to honor his name and his contributions to our programs. Vic was the publisher of the School Guide Publications and in this role he served the causes of education on  local, state and national levels. His public service in support of the well-being and growth of young people still stands as a beacon to all who knew him. The Victor Ridder Memorial Scholarship is the scholarship of the guidance counselor community. Candidates are nominated by guidance counselors and winners will be determined by a committee of guidance professionals.

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Selection should be based on a professional assessment of an individual’s merit, his or her community service and should not be limited to demonstrated academic performance. 

HOW TO APPLY

Each counselor in Westchester, Rockland , and Putnam Counties may recommend one student whose future plans include post high school education.

¨  A copy of the high school transcript that includes high school information through the first semester of the senior year.

¨     SAT or ACT scores

¨     A current college recommendation should be forwarded

¨     Indicate why you have chosen this candidate for this honor

TIMELINE

Applications postmarked no later than April 1, 2008 should be sent to:

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN MAILED TO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS 

Thank you for taking this time out of your busy schedule to select and endorse a student who has made a difference and whose efforts may be rewarded with a token of appreciation from the College Conference Committee.