Each year ABWA Camelot contacts the local School Districts informing them of our upcoming scholarship event. Applicants are screened, taking into account scholastic ratings, extra curricular activities both in and out of the school along with financial need. If you are interested in finding out more about our guidelines, you may contact us at abwacamelot@comcast.net for more information.

The following three young ladies are our continuing Scholarship recipients for the year 2008 / 2009:

Chelsea Doub is a recent graduate of Trinity High School and plans to study Biochemistry at Penn State University. Chelsea was very involved during her high school years with various activities including Student Council and serving as a class officer. Volunteering is an important aspect of Chelsea's life. She is very active in the Red Cross Youth Council, played an important role in the American Red Cross Blood Drive and is involved in the Pinnacle Health VolunTEEN program where she has volunteered at Osteopathic Hospital for two consecutive summers. Chelsea also participates as a "Buddy" in the Special Olympics and in "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." For 11 years, Chelsea has enjoyed playing soccer and recently has helped mentor inner-city youths understand the game and importance of reaching their goals. Chelsea looks forward to studying at Penn State in order to receive her undergraduate degree in preparation for medical school.

Maura Campomizzi recently graduated with honors from East Pennsboro Area High School and plans to study Nursing at Bloomsburg University. Maura has been involved with activities including National Honor Society, Girls Athletic Association, Student Council, Class Historian, and Latin Club. Maura believes it is important to give back. She demonstrates this belief through her volunteerism in Special Olympics, serving in soup kitchens and participating in her church and Bible school. Maura enjoys physical activity and sports such as field hockey and basketball. Free time is spent with her family and friends. Maura has a creative side that involves fashion and the creation of clothing and purses.

Elaine M. Sotherden recently graduated first in her class at East Pennsboro Area High School. Elaine plans to attend Grove City College to pursue studies in Mathematics. Elaine's favorite activities include reading, learning, participation in band and the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra. Elaine places a high value on discipline, which has helped her achieve such great academic success. Volunteer experience has included Pittsburgh Project, Appalachian Service Project, Group Work Camps - Week of Hope and Bethesda Mission. Obtaining a college education is important to Elaine so that she may grow as a person and explore the world. After studying at Grove City College she hopes to have the opportunity to study abroad in both Spain and East Asia.