With Friday marking graduation for the seniors of Pella Community High School, and commencement for Pella Christian having taken place last Saturday, many of those seniors will begin preparing for the next step in furthering their educations.

Pella Dollars for Scholars has again supported local graduates this year by providing $64,100 in scholarships to 145 seniors from Pella Community and Pella Christian High Schools.

The largest single scholarship granted was the Joan Farver Service Award, which this year contributed $1500 apiece toward the future educations of Alex Maasdam of Pella Community High School, and Chess Van Wyk of Pella Christian High School.

For a list of all graduates receiving scholarships and the dollar amounts they were awarded, click the link below.
2010 All Designated Winners KNIA-KRLS

2010 Dollars for Scholars Award Breakdown Report

Totals for both schools

Total Students: 145
Total $ Awarded: $64,100
$1,000 Designated Awards: 4 students total $4,000
$1,500 Designated Awards 2 students total $3,000
$600 Designated Awards: 1 student total $600
$500 Designated Awards: 88 students total $44,000
$250 General Awards: 50 students total $12,500
Total Male Students: 63
Total Female Students: 82
Total Male Student Designated Awards: 40
Total Female Student Designated Awards: 55

Pella Community High School

Total Students: 107
Total $ Awarded: $45,100
$1,000 Designated Awards: 3 students total $3,000
$1,500 Designated Awards 1 student total $1,500
$600 Designated Awards: 1 student total $600
$500 Designated Awards: 62 students total $30,000
$250 General Awards: 40 students total $10,000
Total Male Students: 44
Total Female Students: 63
Total Male Student Designated Awards: 26
Total Female Student Designated Awards: 41

Pella Christian High School

Total Students: 38
Total $ Awarded: $15,000
$1,000 Designated Awards: 1 students total $1,000
$1,500 Designated Awards 1 student total $1,500
$500 Designated Awards: 26 students total $12,500
$250 General Awards: 10 students total $2,500
Total Male Students: 19
Total Female Students: 19
Total Male Student Designated Awards: 14
Total Female Student Designated Awards: 14