The Pennsylvania Society Semiquincentennial Scholarship Award
In honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, we reimagined this year's scholarship contest.
All current Pennsylvania public high school juniors (Class of 2027) were eligible for this scholarship and top qualified candidates prepared and recorded a short video presentation based on one of the following prompts:
Prompt #1: Discuss the significance of America’s 250th anniversary to Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, or your own town.
Prompt #2: Discuss what you believe will be important in the next 250 years of America’s history.
Prompt #3: Discuss your own personal involvement in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary citing examples in your own area.
Congratulations to our three 2026 Scholarship Award Winners!
Neha Ananth
Downingtown High School East, Exton, Chester County
Responding to Prompt #3
Sheza Mukaddam
Nazareth Area High School, Nazareth, Northampton County
Responding to Prompt #1
Ziyad Rahman
North Allegheny Senior High School, Wexford, Allegheny County
Responding to Prompt #2
