PHS CLASS OF 2005 ASHER JOSEPH GOLDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
ABOUT ASHER
Asher Goldman was an honors graduate of Poquoson High School in 2005, studied music and philosophy at the University of Chicago for 3 years, and was planning to pursue graduate studies in music composition after graduation. His lifelong passion for music - the focus of both his daily activities and life goals - was evident in his college application essay, in which he wrote, “I want to change the world with my music.”
Friends and family remember Asher as a gifted musician, a kind and loyal friend, and the “best kind of student a teacher could ever have.” Kotoka Suzuki, Asher’s professor at the University of Chicago, noted something about Asher that stood out to everyone who met him: “He had an enormous curiosity and passion for everything, especially for music and composition. Asher was also an incredibly hard worker, quick minded, witty and a true thinker who loved to be challenged.”
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The “PHS Class of 2005 Asher Joseph Goldman Memorial Scholarship” will be given annually to one deserving graduating Poquoson High School student. The $1,000 scholarship will be applied to the cost of tuition, books, computer or any other equipment, supplies and materials as required by the student’s school or college. The Poquoson Education Foundation will administer the scholarship, and the money will be sent directly to the recipient’s school or college.
Any student who wishes to apply for the scholarship must meet the following criteria:
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Must have plans to attend an accredited institution of higher learning with the intent to pursue a career in music
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Must be in good standing at Poquoson High School and must provide a minimum of one letter of recommendation from an adult attesting to his or her passion for music
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Must write a 500-1,000 word essay in response to the following prompt: “Why Music?”
This scholarship is to be non-discriminating and never based on age, race, creed, national origin, religion or gender.
PAST RECIPIENTS FROM POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL
2022: REBECCA IMBASCIANI
Rebecca will be attending JMU to pursue a career in music, specializing in vocal performance. Congratulations, Rebecca!
2021: ANDREW LOMBARDI
2019: MCKENZIE CONNORS
2015: COLE BENNETT
We were fortunate to be able to give out two scholarships in 2015. Cole Bennett attended VCU to pursue a career in Music Education. Read his essay here.
2015: ABIGAIL SCOTT
Abigail went to Shenandoah University to pursue a major in Music Therapy. Check out her essay!
2014: BRANDON SKLUTE
Brandon's passion for music, especially for playing the trumpet, was evident in his essay. Brandon went on to study trumpet performance at the Peabody Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins University.
2012: EMILY BRAWLEY
Emily was the 2012 recipient of the PHS Class of 2005 Asher Joseph Goldman Memorial Scholarship. Emily went to Carteret Community College in North Carolina. Music has always been a constant in Emily's life as evident in her essay.
2011: BRIANA SKLUTE
Brianna was the first recipient of the PHS Class of 2005 Asher Joseph Goldman Memorial Scholarship. She was accepted into the Department of Music at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts and her essay response in regards to "Why Music?" can be found here.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms for the “PHS Class of 2005 Asher Joseph Goldman Memorial Scholarship” are available at the Poquoson High School Guidance Department. Thank you for your interest in applying!
HOW TO DONATE
PAYPAL
You may use the Poquoson Education Foundation’s secure PayPal link to contribute to the scholarship. To donate to this scholarship through PayPal, please click on the "Donate Today" button and follow the below instructions:
1. Click on the "Donate" box and enter your information, then click "Review Donation and Continue."
2. On the following page, click "Add Special Instructions to the Seller" on the drop down box; this will allow you to specify that your contribution is for Asher's Music Scholarship.
CHECK
Instead of donating online, you may also choose to send a check made out to the "Poquoson Education Foundation" to the following address:
Poquoson Education Foundation
ATTN: "PHS Class of 2005 Asher Joseph Goldman Memorial Scholarship" PO Box 2425
Poquoson, VA 23662
Thank you in advance for your contribution and for supporting the scholarship.
