hritzDr. Stephen P. Hritz & Family Scholarship Program was established in 2003 and is available to eligible Titusville Academy senior high school students who have displayed an ongoing commitment to academics, community service and self advocacy and who will continue their education by attending either 2- or 4-year colleges and universities or vocational/technical schools.

Senior class students may apply to receive financial assistance via a written essay detailing their continuing education goals and how they may benefit from the scholarship award. Financial aid awards may be used for any part of a student’s post high school education, including books, tuition, room and board, etc.

The Titusville Academy is a New Jersey registered charitable organization. One hundred percent of all contributions to the Dr. Stephen P. Hritz & Family Scholarship Program go directly to students. The Titusville Academy’s board of trustees, administrative and clinical staff volunteer their time and energy to provide this program to the students.

Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Checks should be made payable to: The Titusville Academy. Please identify your donation as restricted to the SPH & Family Scholarship Program on the memo line of your check.

NJ Charities Reg. #CH0837600

STEP ONE: Eligibility Requirements

  1. Senior Student’s High School Achievements: Including but not limited to academics, community service, employment, etc.
  2. Submission of Written Essay by Student: Describe continuing education goals and how he/she will benefit from scholarship award.
  3. Interview of Candidates: Panel is limited to 3 trustees, does not include TTA administration.

STEP TWO: Timelines and Submission Dates

  1. Senior Student’s Essay: submitted to his/her counselor by April 1st.
  2. Senior Student’s application to board committee: by April 8th.
  3. Panel Interview of Applicants: conduct interviews at TTA during last week in April.
  4. Board Approval of Student Application: by annual quarterly meeting in May.

Award Limits

$500 minimum; $1,000 maximum