The family and friends of Louis Skurcenski created this scholarship in his memory in 2006. A former college athlete and member of the Phillips 66ers Basketball Team (which dominated amateur basketball for 40 years), Lou was a tireless supporter of youth sports in Bartlesville and spent countless hours as a coach, mentor, volunteer, and fan.
After a 12-year battle with cancer, Lou’s life was cut far too short. Lou was employed for 34 years as an analytical chemist for
Phillips Petroleum Company. He also enjoyed tutoring and encouraging students in the pursuit of science and business.
Remembered for his dry sense of humor, encouraging spirit and optimistic outlook in all situations, this award is presented each year to a college-bound senior who is a student-athlete, and who embodies the qualities of a natural leader–integrity, good sportsmanship and a positive attitude–which made Lou a beloved part of many lives.
The deadline for this application is March 1, 2017 at 5 pm.
Organization: Bartlesville Community Foundation
Contact Name: Mirelle Onukwube
Phone Number: 918-337-2287
Email Address: mirelle@bartlesvillecf.org
Scholarship Name: Lou Skurcenski Memorial Scholarship
Maximum Award Amount: $4000
Payment Schedule:
Up to $4000 payable as 25 percent per semester for the first two years as long as a 2.5 or higher college grade point average is maintained.
Links: Application Download
How To Obtain A Paper Application
The applicant must be a Bartlesville High School graduating senior and a participant in high school athletics. Applicants will be judged on scholastic achievement, financial need, community involvement, sportsmanlike conduct and leadership, service to school, service to the community, and congeniality with students, staff and faculty. The applicant must have achieved a 3.0 grade average based on the four-point scale.