KEN WALDIE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
KEN'S HISTORY AT BPHS
During High School, Ken participated in several activities, including track, student council, Junior Class Vice-President, and NHS, but swimming was where he excelled. After participating in the AAU/youth program from the age of eight (8), he went on to swim for the Varsity Swim Team for four years. In his senior year, he was the Tri-Capitan of the team and led by example with his strong competitive attitude. The team earned the WPIAL Championship by one point, with Kenny swimming and placing in three events.
His accomplishments were many. The team leader, Kenny graduated with several pool records. At the WPIAL Meet, Ken finished 2nd in the 100-yard freestyle, 314 in the 400-yard freestyle relay, and 4* in the 50-yard freestyle. At the PIAA State Championships, Kenny earned All-State honors in the 50-yard Freestyle.
After graduation, he accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He continued his swimming career at this level and also participated in Brigade boxing and intramurals. His personality and leadership enabled him to be voted class president each of his four years – something in the rich tradition of the academy that had never been accomplished. His Classmates continued to vote Ken President of the 1978 alumni group until he relinquished it in 1999.
KEN WALDIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
The Ken Waldie Memorial Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of one-(1) Sixteen Thousand ($16,000) dollar scholarship to a Bethel Park High School senior student, entering as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
Guidelines for Applicants:
The applicant must: Be a member of the current Senior Class of Bethel Park High School and Score 900 or above on the S.A.T. (Scholastic Aptitude Test), or 22 on the A.C.T. (American College Testing) composite.
And
Have maintained a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.00 or above Through mid-year of his/her senior year.
And
Had completed in a varsity sport and been awarded at least (1) varsity letter award. The completed scholarship application must be received by the Waldie Scholarship Committee on or before April 15, 2024.
In addition to the completed application, the applicant:
- Must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming Fall Term and intend to obtain a four-year degree.
- Must submit a copy of his/her school transcript, showing S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores and the G.P.A. transcript.
- If attending a test-optional or test-flexible university or college, the applicant must include any school requirements,
i.e. supplemental essay or personal statement.
- Must submit an essay of not less than 350 words on “Character” - double spaced
- Click below to download 2024, Ken Waldie, Memorial Foundation Scholarship Application.