Second Annual
Black History
Celebration
At its 65th anniversary and second Black History Celebration on March 27, the Lawnside Scholarship Club honored past presidents Helen Jay, Dolores Johnson, Barbara Turner and Louise Wright. The ladies served the Club for a total of more than 100 years starting in the 1960s and helping raise thousands of dollars for hundreds of students. Each received a porcelain angel figurine, a small commemorative plaque, a yellow rose and proclamations from the Borough of Lawnside and Camden County.


What is the Lawnside Scholarship Club?
The Lawnside Scholarship Club was founded in 1945 to award scholarships to deserving local residents who plan to pursue higher education or trade school. Members are present and former Lawnside residents committed to helping our students prepare for, attend and complete college. The Club is tax-exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). The Club awards scholarships to Lawnside residents and administers awards from individuals, community groups and civic organizations.

For Members of the Class of 2010
This is your year. If you have lived in Lawnside at least two years before graduating from any high school, you may be eligible for awards presented by the Club to students with the five highest grade point averages, particular career goals, excellence in specific subjects, musical, artistic or athletic talent and much more. Remember, graduating seniors will be guests of the Club at the Salute to Seniors and Awards Celebration on May 15 at Haddon Heights High School. Each senior is asked to supply a portrait, a list of patrons and information about his plans for the future to the Club for inclusion in our luncheon program booklet. The deadline was April 10. Private school students must contact the Club in order to be considered for awards. Click this link for information on details we need.

Check out the links to financial aid by clicking here or in the menu to the left.

To Underclassmen
The Club wants to get to know you through our mentoring program. You are never too young to start thinking about and planning for college. That means choosing the right courses and making good grades which qualify you for awards, scholarships and special recognition. Consult with your parents and guidance counselor, start reviewing colleges you’d like to attend now.

The Cost of Higher Education
Tuition, textbooks and other costs of attending college continue to climb. The Club will gladly accept unrestricted gifts from the public. Because of the economic downturn, the Club is discontinuing book awards. The Club had provided these $300 awards to students who maintained an average of 3.0 or better. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to the Club along with this form. For more ideas on how to help the Club, visit the Contributions section by clicking on the link at the top left of this page.

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All web site photos by Elva Mitchell

 

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