Venice Area Historical Society

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Scholarships

The Venice Area Historical Society Scholarship

In Honor of Betty Intagliata

established 2025

$2,500

Dr. William H. Jervey, Jr. Scholarship

established 2014

$1,000

The Venice Area Historical Society Scholarship

Applications to be submitted to and vetted by Rotary Futures. Candidates will be interviewed and the recipient selected by VAHS Education Committee members.

Criteria:

Venice High School Senior
Preferred course of post-secondary study - education, history, other social sciences
GPA - minimum 3.25 unweighted
Community Service - required (service with historical organizations preferred)
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Application Requirements:

Unofficial transcript
Resume
Letter of Recommendation from a teacher
Copy of post-secondary acceptance letter, if available
Essay discussing career goals and interest in history

Application deadline:

February 14, 2025

Dr. William H. Jervey, Jr. Scholarship

Applications to be submitted to and vetted by Rotary Futures. Candidates will be interviewed and the recipient selected by VAHS Education Committee members.

Criteria:

Venice High School Senior
Applicants should plan to major/minor in History, Political Science, or Economics
GPA in History and Social Science courses of at least 3.25

Application Requirements:

Current unofficial transcript
Resume
Letter of Recommendation from teacher
College Letter of Acceptance (if available)
Essay discussing career goals and interest in historical studies

Application deadline:
February 14, 2025

Both scholarships are awarded to a Venice High School graduating senior who exhibits strong academics, leadership, and community service. If you know of a potential applicant, please contact Education Committee Chairman Beth Gehring for more information.

Dr. William H. Jervey, Jr. Scholarship

2024 Recipient

Jack Bertram

Frank Wright, Jack Bertram, & Dr. William Jervey

in front of the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot

The Venice Area Historical Society (VAHS) was honored to present its 2024 Dr. William Jervey $1,000 Scholarship to Venice High School Senior Class President Jack Bertram. Jack has been accepted to the University of Florida's Class of 2028 this fall and intends to major in Economics and minor in Political Science, all while on a Pre-Law Track.

While Senior Class President, Jack also served as President of Future Business Leaders of America and was an American Legion Boys State Delegate. Writing to the Scholarship Committee of the School Board of Sarasota County, English teacher Kara Mopps states: "Jack Bertram embodies the quintessential characteristics of a once-in-a-lifetime student. His insatiable thirst for knowledge is evident in every interaction in the classroom. However, what sets Jack apart is not solely his academic achievements, although those are undoubtedly impressive with his 4.0 unweighted GPA, but it is his humility."

Congratulations Jack Bertram, 2024 Dr. William H. Jervey, Jr. Scholarship recipient.

Venice Area Historical Society

PO Box 995

Venice, FL 34284-0995

information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

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