Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Fund is to commemorate Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students in need.

The students eligible for assistance shall be:

  1. Graduating high school seniors in the Greater Kansas City area who intend to continue their education at a two or four year college/university or a technical school.
  2. Consideration will be given to financial need and the student’s work and community service record.
  3. Students must continue to attend classes and keep a 2.0 grade point average (or equivalent).
  4. Student interviews may also be required.

Preference will be given to students who are members of Christ Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, members of the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church or students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School.

These scholarships will be supplemental for students who have already earned academic scholarships.

Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in equal payments in August and January.

Renewal process: The scholarship is not automatically renewable. To reapply, please complete the renewal application by the deadline each year.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you been previously awarded from the scholarship fund named above?
  2. Attach a copy of your 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 IRS Forms filed by all household members (use most recent)
  3. 3 Letters of Recommendation
    • 1) Please attach the first of three (3) required letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to you who has known you well.
    • 2) Please attach the second of three (3) required letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to you who has known you well.
    • 3) Please attach the third of three (3) required letters of recommendation from a person unrelated to you who has known you well.
  4. How many family members will be enrolled in private high school or post-secondary school, including yourself, during the upcoming school year?
    • 1. Private high school?
    • 2. Post-secondary school? (college/university or technical school)