Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship

The Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship, initiated in 2013, is awarded annually on a one-time basis to a student who lives or goes to school in Summit, who has displayed academic achievement, and has worked or volunteered with children. Applications are available from the guidance department of all Summit high schools and are submitted in the spring. Click here for a printable copy of the application.

L-r: Alison Lees, Jackie Browne, Daniella Ospina, Bev Luehs, Daniel Kohaut, Maura Perier, Leslie Drummond, Jane Murphy

2020 Christ Child Society Scholarships Awarded

Two graduating seniors of Summit High School, Daniel Kohaut and Daniella Ospina, have been awarded the 2020 Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship of $2,500 each. The Scholarship is awarded to students who have displayed academic achievement, and who have worked or volunteered with children.

Daniel and Daniella were chosen from among 16 applicants because of their dedication to succeed in school, their contribution to their communities and families and their independent spirit. Daniel Kohaut will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology and Daniella Ospina will be attending Rutgers Newark.

The Christ Child Scholarship Committee members are: Jackie McCarthy-Browne, Leslie Drummond, Donna Groskoph, Allison Lees, Bev Luehs and Maura Perier.

2017 Christ Child Society Scholarships Awarded to

Two Summit High School Seniors

Pictured above (L to R): CCS President Margaret Strong, committee member Bev Luehs, CCS Scholarship recipients Jonathan Banks and Danielle Medina, and committee members Leslie Drummond, Maura Perier, and Jackie Browne.

The Christ Child Society of Summit awarded scholarships to two Summit residents attending Summit High School—Jonathan Banks and Danielle Medina—who each displayed academic achievement and worked or volunteered with children throughout their high school years.

Three Summit H.S. Seniors Awarded

Christ Child Society Scholarships for 2016

The Christ Child Society of Summit (CCSS) has awarded scholarships to three Summit High School graduating seniors — Ife Campbell, Aila Poticano and Gabriel Ribeiro — who each displayed academic achievement, worked or volunteered with children, and may have financial need.

2015 Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship Awarded

The 3rd Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship was awarded to Kimberly Carvalho, a graduating senior of Summit High School. The award is presented to a student who lives or goes to school in Summit, who has displayed academic achievement, and has worked or volunteered with children.

Carvalho was chosen from among twenty-eight applicants because of her dedication to succeeding in school, her independent spirit, and her extracurricular activities. Ms. Carvalho will be attending Florida International University.

Pictured from left: Maura Perier, CCS Board, Amy Herber, Guidance Counselor, SHS, Kimberly Carvalho, recipient, Leslie Drummond and and Jackie Browne, CCS Scholarship Committee.

2014 Christ Child Society of Summit

Scholarship Awarded

The Christ Child Society of Summit awarded its second annual one time scholarship to Gwendolyn Rogers, a graduating senior of Summit High School. Gwen’s impressive application was chosen from 31 candidates. Gwen will be attending The New School in New York City in the Fall. We congratulate Gwen and we commend her for all of her hard work and focus during her school years at Summit High School. We wish Gwen good luck at The New School where we are sure she will excel!

First Annual Christ Child Society of Summit Scholarship Awarded

The Christ Child Society of Summit awarded its first annual scholarship on June 12, 2013, to Jackie Balandiuk, a Summit High School senior who will attend Boston University this fall to study psychology. The Scholarship is awarded to a High School senior in good standing academically, who has volunteered or worked with children, and is continuing their education after high school.

Pictured above L to R: Christ Child Co-President Kathryn Colao, SHS Director of Guidance Dr. John Schnedeker, Christ Child Board member Maura Perier, Recipient Jackie Balandiuk, Vanessa Balandiuk, Christ Child Co-President Lori White, and Christ Child Board member Christina Amundson.