Scholarship Winners

2009

Youth of the Month

Matthew Ramsey

Taylor Emry

Jordan Leigh

Reid Anderegg

Bradley Kennedy

Katie Cisewski

Chelsea Daigre

Youth of The Year

Laura Jean Varadi

Meeks/Sottile Scholarship

Laura Jean VArde

Katie Cisewski

Mark Jones

Bobby Funcik

2008

Youth of the Year 

Courtney Marsh

Youth of the Month

Caroline Randinelli

Alexander Waltz

Dallas Baker

Charles Cooper

Meeks/ Sottile Scholarship

Courtney Marsh

Caroline Randinelli

Mark Jones

Rivit Dargre

General Guidelines

Youth of the Year/Month:  

• Must live on the Isle of Palms or Sullivan’s Island or be a descendant of the past or present member of the Isle of Palms Exchange Club.

• Must demonstrate excellence in leadership, community service and academics.

• Must be hard-working, involved in the community and school activities.

• Must demonstrate good sportsmanship, good citizenship, have good attendance in school.

• Write an Essay on a topic given in advance.

• Send a resume of their activities during high school.

• Write a short essay on their Goals and Aspirations for the future.

• Fill out the application that will be given to the applicant and return by deadline.

 Meeks/Sottile Scholarship:

• Must live on the Isle of Palms or Sullivan’s Island or be a descendant of the past or present member of the Isle of Palms Exchange Club.

• Must demonstrate excellence in leadership, community service and academics.

• Must be hard-working, involved in the community and school activities.

• Must demonstrate good sportsmanship, good citizenship, have good attendance in school.

• Write an Essay on a topic given in advance.

• Send a resume of their activities during high school or college.

• Fill out the application that will be given to the applicant and return by deadline.

Students who receive the Youth of the Month/Year award will:

• Be honored along with their parents and siblings at a monthly IOP Exchange Club meeting.

• Receive a monetary award along with a plaque for their accomplishments.

• The Youth of the Year will be nominated to the South Carolina District Exchange Club for their Youth of the Year competition and if they win they will be nominated to the National Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year competition.  In 2007, SC had a National Winner who received $10,000 towards her college education.  In 2008, the IOP Exchange Club had a state winner who received $2000 towards her college education. 

Students who win the Meeks/Sottile Scholarship award will:

• Be honored along with their parents and siblings at a monthly IOP Exchange Club meeting

• Receive a monetary award which will be determined after our annual Oyster Roast in Jan.  All proceeds from the oyster roast go to our scholarship winners.  In 2008 we gave 4 - $2000 scholarships, 1 - $1500 scholarships, and several smaller scholarships

Applications can be requested from:   Elizabeth Grantham

 cainhoy@bellsouth.net