The Rye Youth Council - Fostering Healthy Development in our Youth

Scholarship / Awards

RYE Youth Council Scholarships

FEFFI STIASSNI AWARD

This award of approximately $1,000 is in memory of an outstanding creative student. The honoree will be someone who has demonstrated creativity and caring for others.
To apply, the applicants must complete an essay describing their involvement in an activity which has enhanced their self-worth. A résumé must also be attached.
(Financial data is not required.)

JANICE PIERCE AWARD

This award is open to students who have exhibited exceptional community service. The award of $300 was established by the Rye Hospital Center to honor Janice Pierce's contributions to young people and the City of Rye. (Financial data is not required.)

RYE YOUTH COUNCIL AWARD

This award of $500 is presented to a high school senior who has made significant contributions to the Rye Youth Council, i.e. Student Awareness Club, Adopt a Grandfriend, Educational Workshops, Youth Council Players, Wildside, Diversity Workshops, Ropes Course Activity Days or has had involvement in working on any of its programs with the high school Youth Advocate, Casey Carlucci DeCola. (Financial data is not required.)

DEANE H. FLOOD SPIRIT AWARD

This award recognizes a senior who exhibits his/her dedication to Rye High School through school spirit, personal growth and community involvement as demonstrated by visible leadership or behind-the-scenes dependability. The $500 award is a tribute to Deane H. Flood, longtime Rye Youth Council Board member and Rye High School Principal (1977-1991). Mr. Flood believed that the high school years provided an invaluable arena for young adults to develop the skills they need for lifelong learning. (Financial data is not required.)

THE KARENA SOMERVILLE SCHOLARSHIP

Karena Somerville was a 1964 graduate of Rye High School who worked in the field of communications. She was very active in community service. The scholarship of $250 will be given to a student entering a communications field who has a strong high school background in any of the communications fields; i.e., theater, journalism, Zephyr, yearbook. To apply, write a short paragraph on future plans in this field during college and after college. (Financial data is not required.)

SEPTEMBER 11th AWARD

This award is presented to a senior who has demonstrated a true commitment to community, a clear understanding of sacrifice and a dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. A scholarship of $500 will be provided. Students may be selected through the common application, be recommended by teachers, guidance counselors, or the Youth Advocate. A senior applicant must submit a brief statement and complete the common application. (Financial data or minimum GPA is not required.)

DICK MURDOCH LEGACY AWARD

The Reverend Richard Murdoch was dedicated to the youth of Rye and left an important legacy for our future generations. He saw our youth as “works in progress”, recognized their limitless potential and imparted to them wisdom & inspiration to encourage their personal growth and education of their minds and spirits. This award of $500 sponsored by the Rye Youth Council will recognize a senior who has integrated Dr. Murdoch’s legacy into service to their school and community by working to become better at whatever they choose to do, showing a steady vision for the future, and by remaining open to new opportunities and experiences. (Financial data is not required.)