VINCENT A. GRANDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

In Loving Memory of
Vincent A. Grande
3/19/1984 - 11/3/2009

The "Vincent A. Grande Memorial Scholarships" shall be awarded to an outstanding high school seniors who meet the criteria outlined below and exemplify the type of positive attributes that helped Vincent to be so dynamic and successful.  

ITAA, Inc. awards $2,000.00 a year in scholarships; $1,000.00 goes to each of the following schools:

Southern Regional High School
Manchester Twp. High School

Students wishing to apply will have to meet the following minimum criteria:

1.  SRHS Students need to complete the online application
(CLICK HERE); MTHS need to complete a paper application (visit your guidance office for the form)
2.  Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (copy of transcripts required)
3.  Have a college "Acceptance Letter"
4.  Have 3 letters of recommendation (sealed envelopes)5.  Have completed a 250 word essay (details -->) 

*MTHS students will also need to have participated in some capacity with one of ITAA's productions.
*MTHS students must be a Performing Arts Major to qualify for the scholarship.

SRHS Students:  After completing the online application, please send your entire application packet to the Guidance Office of Southern Regional High School by March 15, 2010.

MTHS Students:  After completing the paper application, please send your entire application packet to the Guidance Office of Manchester Township High School by April 15, 2010.

Send your scholarship donations to:
Imperial Theatre Arts Association
Attn:  Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 46
Whiting, NJ  08759

Make checks payable to: 
ITAA, Inc.
Vincent A. Grande Scholarships

If you have any specific questions, please contact:
 
Ralph J. Grande, Scholarship Chairman
(Click name to email)

Joan L. Grande, Scholarship
Co-Chair
(Click name to email)

Sue MacFarlane, Scholarship Treasurer
(Click name to email)

A Little Bit about Vincent -
To Help You Prepare for Your Essay...
Vincent A. Grande was a dynamic, talented, hard-working, zealous young man.  His wit and charisma could illuminate the darkest of rooms.  Vincent believed in reaching for the stars and giving his all.  He lived by a code that seems to be long forgotten in this world.  Vincent displayed valor and honor in all that he did.  Most importantly, it was Vincent's love for God, family, friends, and neighbors - and the way that he showed that love - that made him such an exceptional young man. 

Essay Requirments:
After having read about Vincent, please complete a 250 word essay that describes what positive characteristics and personality traits that you share with Vincent.

Scholarship Committee: 
ITAA Representatives:  
Richard W. Dopf &
Michael W. Grande

Scholarship Committee: 
Scholarship Chairman:  Ralph Grande
Scholarship Co-Chair:  Joan Grande
Committee Members:  Suzanne MacFarlane, Craig MacFarlane, William Ballinger

Southern Regional High School Liaison:  Cheryl Barrett 

Manchester Twp. High School Liaison:  Jane Williams