BPHS PTSO Scholarship Information

  • Attention Seniors and Families,

    The PTSO is currently accepting applications for the BPHS PTSO Senior Scholarship. The BPHS PTSO awards scholarships to seniors each year.  Information on how to apply as well as the application itself are on this page at the bottom under Scholarship Files below.  

    The BPHS PTSO Scholarship is made possible by the fundraising efforts and donations of the Brooke Point High School PTSO and its members. As a member of the PTSO, your senior student may apply for this scholarship. The application deadline is 3pm on Friday, April 12, 2024. 

    The PTSO Scholarship is available to any BPHS Senior who:

    • is in good standing with the school.
    • is a PTSO member by 3pm, Wednesday, January 31, 2024**
    • is graduating in the current school year
    • is pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree, or trade/vocational education
    • Submits a completed scholarship application via email bphsptso@gmail.com by the deadline, which is 3pm on Friday, April 12, 2024.

    Please Note:

    • No late applications will be accepted.
    • The applicant’s name and email address should appear only on the cover sheet.
    • The Stafford County Public School Honor Code is applicable.
    • All applications will be reviewed anonymously by an independent panel of judges.
    • Scholarships will be awarded in amounts up to $1000, depending on availability of funds.
    • Scholarship winners will be announced at Senior Awards Night. 
    • The PTSO Scholarships are paid directly to the institution of higher learning, upon verification of eligibility.

         **The PTSO membership application is available on the BPHS website. 

    APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a cover sheet and essay as detailed below. 

    1. Cover Sheet – should include your name, phone number, and school email address.

    2. Essay - Answer the Essay Prompt in approximately 350 words. See the rubric below for judging criteria. Submissions must be your own thoughts, words, and effort without discussion, advice, or influence from anyone. Do NOT put your name on any page other than the cover sheet. 

    Essay Prompt:

    Essay Prompt:

    Your essay must answer both parts of the prompt.

    PART ONE:
    Mission and Vision Statements tell the story of what one’s current state of being (or desired state of being) and their ideal state that one wishes to achieve. Any individual, group, business, or organization can have Mission and Vision Statements.

    Brooke Point High School’s Mission Statement is:
    The Brooke Point High School learning community:
    Develops and celebrates students who are knowledgeable, inquiring, and actively involved in life-long learning.
    Encourages our diverse student body to discover their own talents and to expand their academic and personal horizons.

    Brooke Point High School’s Vision Statement is:  
    Our vision at Brooke Point High School is to empower all students to reach their maximum potential in a rigorous learning community that fosters respect and promotes citizenship in an ever-changing global society.
     
    Reflecting on your time at Brooke Point High School and reviewing their Mission and Vision Statements, how have you contributed to Brooke Point High School’s current and future successes?


    PART TWO:
    Write a personal Mission Statement and Vision Statement. How is your Mission Statement a reflection of your current state and what steps are you taking to fulfill your Vision Statement?

     

    3. Submission: Submit your Cover Sheet and Essay as a pdf document via email to bphsptso@gmail.com no later than 3pm on Friday, April 12, 2024.