This Application is Due: Sunday, February 4, 2024, by 11:59 PM
$500 Scholarship for HS Seniors who participated in and loved WPA Odyssey of the Mind, who embody the spirit of Odyssey, and whose time as an Omer helped develop their characterThe WPA Odyssey of the Mind Paul H. Dunn Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 to honor Paul H. Dunn Jr. who passed away from cancer on June 12, 2021. The goal is to recognize one high school student, each year, who exemplifies the many qualities in Paul his friends and family admire and respect. Background: Paul began his Odyssey of the Mind journey when his son was in sixth grade and asked him to be a judge for his team. For over 25 years, Paul volunteered his time as a Regional, State, and World Finals judge, and as an Assistant and Regional Problem Captain. He was a familiar face at WPA Fun Day, giving teams an opportunity to test their structures before competition day. Nothing gave Paul more pleasure than to see a team who had been struggling, finally create a successful structure. Among his Odyssey family, Paul was truly admired for many great qualities, including his positive attitude, his thoughtful perspective, and his genuine love for mentoring students to be their best. Paul's influence brought out the best in those around him.
Paul will always be remembered by those that knew him as a caring, friendly, and loving man. He was admired by family and friends for his determination, perseverance, fighting spirit, kind words, and positive attitude.
In honor of Paul's passion and commitment to mentoring students through Odyssey of the Mind, we are pleased to announce this
scholarship for $500 awarded annually, at the WPA Odyssey of the Mind Tournament, to one student who, through their experience in Odyssey of the Mind, show qualities we so miss in Paul - perseverance, thoughtful perspective, mentorship, creativity, & spirit of volunteering - someone who brings out the best in those around him.
Requirements to apply for this scholarship:- Applicant must be a graduating High School senior within the Western PA Odyssey Region in the year of the scholarship deadline date.
- Applicant must provide a copy of an acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning. If you have not yet heard from the school you hope to attend, you may send us a list of schools to which you have applied. Once you are accepted at one of those colleges/institutes, we will issue the scholarship after we receive a copy of your acceptance letter.
- Applicant must have participated and competed in Odyssey of the Mind for at least 3 years, and at least one of those years in the WPA Region.
To Review - In order to submit a completed application, applicants must:
- Fill out this entire form and answer all essay questions, within.
- Send the Recommendation link and the Verification of Odyssey Experience link (included in this application) to your selected person to fill out, and make sure it is completed by the deadline. (You can use the same person.)
