Isaiah Benjamin Aronoff Scholarship

Application Opening in February 2026

This special tribute is awarded annually in the amount of $500 to one (1) graduating senior at Northwood High School in Maryland, one (1) graduating senior in/around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one (1) graduating senior in Virginia.


Recipient Requirements: 

  • Student Athlete
  • GPA of 2.0 to 2.9 average (C)
  • Need based
  • First-Generation College Student OR Currently enrolled in an IEP or the ACES Program


Application Requirements:

  • Submission
  • Written Essay (at least 500 words) or Multimedia Submission (2 to 5 minutes long)
  • Topic: "How to Prevent Distracted Driving" or "The Importance of All Passengers Wearing Their Seat Belts in a Vehicle"
  • Personal Statement
  • Your academic transcript reflects only part of your journey. In this essay, please share what your grades may not fully communicate about you. Consider discussing personal strengths, life circumstances, growth experiences, or unique qualities that offer a fuller picture of who you are as a student and individual. 
  • Recommendations/Endorsement Letters
  • You are required to submit three (3) letters of recommendation or endorsement: one (1) from an individual of your choosing, one (1) from your athletic coach, and one (1) from your guidance counselor.
  • In the letter from your athletic coach, the following should be included in the letter:

"I confirm that _[applicant's name]_ is in good standing and has consistently attended practices, conditioning sessions, and actively participated in games during the __________ season.


Coach's Signature: ___________________________

Sport: ____________________________"


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