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VAHS Scholarship
Education is central to the mission of VAHS. The Society provides a variety
of educational opportunities for members and the general public.
In harmony with its emphasis on education and community outreach, VAHS recently announced its own $2,500 scholarship to a deserving graduating senior at Venice Area High School - The Venice Area Historical Society Scholarship, this year in honor of Betty Intagliata.
VAHS Scholarship
In Honor of Betty Intagliata
2025 Recipient
Claire Timmerman
Frank Wright, Claire Timmerman, Betty Intagliata
VAHS is pleased to present its inaugural Venice Area Historical Society Scholarship, In Honor of Betty Intagliata, in the amount of $2,500, to Venice High School senior Claire Timmerman. Claire is a strong student with a 4.6 weighted GPA, holds leadership positions at school with the student government association, yearbook, and National English Honor Society. Her volunteer experience is impressive, especially her work with Teen Court of Sarasota. Claire also finds time to work as a barista. She grew up loving to read historical fiction and biographies and visiting museums with her family. To this end, Claire will be attending the University of Central Florida and majoring in history - with her goal of becoming a history professor. In her essay, she expounds on her love of history and how it both fascinates her and deepens her understanding of the world. She writes, “History, for me, is not just an academic pursuit. It is a lifelong journey of discovery and understanding, and I look forward to the opportunity to inspire others to embark on that journey with me.” Congratulations to Claire Timmerman, the recipient of the Venice Area Historical Society Scholarship, In Honor of Betty Intagliata. |
Details
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:
- TBD 2026
The scholarship is awarded to a Venice High School graduating senior who exhibits strong academics, leadership, and community service.