SCHOLARSHIPS
Sachem Ice Hockey Available Scholarships
JB 96 Unsung Hero Award
Amount: $500
The Jeff Bausch Unsung Hero Award is an annual award presented to a graduating senior student-athlete from the Sachem Ice Hockey program who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, competitiveness, intelligence, and work ethic.
The award is named in honor and memory of Jeff Bausch, who played for Sachem Ice Hockey for four years, from 1997 to 2001, and passed away on November 2, 2022. Jeff was the ultimate teammate, leader, and competitor who loved the game of hockey, whether he was playing or watching his favorite team, the New York Rangers. He continued to play hockey recreationally after high school on various men’s league teams. He also taught his boys to play the game, taking them ice skating at the Rinx in Port Jefferson Village or practicing stick handling and shooting in their driveway.
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Criteria: A graduating senior student-athlete from the Sachem Ice Hockey program must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Selected By: The Sachem Ice Hockey Board and Coaching Staff will choose the recipient.
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Be in Good Academic Standing and on track to graduate in June
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Exemplify the following qualities on and off the ice
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Sportsmanship
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Competitiveness
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Intelligence
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Work Ethic
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Leadership
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Have Humility
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Be Humble
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John Rizzo Scholarship
Amount: $500
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has followed in John’s footsteps and given back to their community unselfishly.
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior currently playing for the Sachem Ice Hockey Club. You must be planning to attend a two-year, four-year, or vocational school full-time in the fall of the following school year (12 credits or more).
Guidelines:
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The attached application must be typed or neatly handwritten.
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Obtain two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals for whom you have volunteered your time. These cannot be family members or from the Sachem Ice Hockey Club. Letters must be in sealed envelopes and signed by a representative of the organization.
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Write an essay of no more than two typewritten pages explaining why you feel community service is important and what you gained from your experience.
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Both letters of recommendation and the completed application must be mailed in the same envelope to:
Sachem Ice Hockey Club
Attn: John Rizzo Scholarship Committee
PO Box 88
Holbrook, NY, 11741
Envelopes must be post marked by April 15th,
Envelopes post marked after April 15th will not be accepted.
The Rizzo family will be reviewing all the applications and making the determination of who wins the scholarship.
Todd Keleman Scholarship
Amount: $500
On a separate sheet of paper, please submit a typewritten essay explaining what the Sachem Ice Hockey Club has meant to you and how it has helped prepare you for your future.
Please include the following on your cover sheet:
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Name
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Grade School
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Class Rank
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GPA
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SAT/ACT score.
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Years played with Sachem Ice Hockey Club
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Leadership Positions held
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Sachem Ice Hockey Awards won
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School Awards won
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Extra Curricular Clubs
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Colleges applied to Colleges accepted
Include two letters of recommendation from teachers or Extra Curricular Club activities. Please submit this application by April 1st along with your essay to:
Sachem Ice Hockey Club
Attn: Todd Keleman Scholarship
PO Box 88
Holbrook, NY 11741
Thank you,
The Keleman Family
Envelopes post marked after April 15th will not be accepted.
THE PALAEZ Award
The Dynamic Player Award and Rising Senior Award were created to honor the legacy and contributions of Roy Palaez, a Sachem graduate and Sachem Ice Hockey alumnus.
Roy played JV as a ninth grader in 1974 and varsity from 10th through 12th grade, earning the role of team captain in both his junior and senior seasons. He was known for his leadership, determination, skill, and commitment to excellence both on and off the ice. These scholarships recognize players who embody the same dedication, perseverance, and passion for the game that Roy demonstrated throughout his Sachem career.
2 - $500 EACH
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Dynamic Player Award
This award is given to a player who is not only a gifted scorer but also exemplifies toughness, grit, and the ability to step up when called upon. -
Rising Senior Award
This scholarship is awarded to a player entering their senior year who continuously strives to improve their skills and is a complete team player.
Suffolk County High School Hockey League
Each year, the SCHSHL offers three scholarships of $500.00 each
to its graduating seniors going on to college.
– Fran Riggio Memorial Scholarship
– Richie Lowis Memorial Scholarship
– Mary Venticinque Memorial Scholarship
Each Scholarship is given to the winners at the completion of their 1st college semester.
Click Here - SCHSHL Scholarship Application
https://schshl.org/scholarships/
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New York State Hockey Association
Bob Allen Scholarship
https://www.nysaha.com/page/show/885667-scholarship-program
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LIAHL Scholarship
https://www.liahl.com/liahl-scholarship-eligibility-and-awards