NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Mark Gittens - President Dana Piermattei - Vice President Linda Meckley Treasurer – Nicole Bozza - Secretary THE JUDGE MICHAEL KIVKO MEMORIAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD INTRODUCTION: The Michael Kivko Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 by the Northumberland County Juvenile Court to delinquent and dependent youth. and it’s Advisory Board to provide financial assistance for educational opportunities Additionally, the fund provides assistance to those, not involved in the system, who desire to pursue a Court related career. The fund was established in the memory of Michael Kivko, who served as an Assistant District attorney from 1945 – 1957. He subsequently became President Judge of Northumberland County in 1966 and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1975. Judge Kivko was a man who possessed a deep and compelling commitment to youth. His dedication and enthusiasm to the youth of the county was evidenced through his involvement in the boy Scouts as well as his impact in shaping the Juvenile Justice System of Northumberland County. It is the intention of the Advisory Board to carry on the tradition of Judge Michael Kivko through the administration of the Kivko Scholarship Fund. Three Scholarships will be given this year, $1000.00, $750.00 and $500.00. Winners will be determined by the Northumberland County Juvenile Court Advisory Board. OBJECTIVES: - To provide an educational opportunity for an individual whose involvement in the Northumberland County Juvenile Justice or Human Services systems resulted in a opportunity is positive adjustment. This “educational” not restricted to a four year degree program. - To provide an opportunity for an individual, not involved in the system, who wishes to pursue a Court related career, i.e., Administration of Justice, Law, etc. CRITERIA: Must be resident of Northumberland County. Must be between the ages of 17 and 21. Attending or planning to attend a four (4) or (2) year institute of higher learning and must show a need financially. Recipient must show involvement in the community or made significant strides as a result of services provided. THE JUDGE MICHAEL KIVKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND NOMINATION FORM
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Mark Gittens - President Dana Piermattei - Vice President Linda Meckley – Treasurer Nicole Bozza - Secretary THE JUDGE MICHAEL KIVKO MEMORIAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD INTRODUCTION: The Michael Kivko Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 by the Northumberland County Juvenile Court and it’s Advisory Board to provide financial assistance for educational opportunities to delinquent and dependent youth. Additionally, the fund provides assistance to those, not involved in the system, who desire to pursue a Court related career. The fund was established in the memory of Michael Kivko, who served as an Assistant District attorney from 1945 – 1957. He subsequently became President Judge of Northumberland County in 1966 and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1975. Judge Kivko was a man who possessed a deep and compelling commitment to youth. His dedication and enthusiasm to the youth of the county was evidenced through his involvement in the boy Scouts as well as his impact in shaping the Juvenile Justice System of Northumberland County. It is the intention of the Advisory Board to carry on the tradition of Judge Michael Kivko through the administration of the Kivko Scholarship Fund. Three Scholarships will be given this year, $1000.00, $750.00 and $500.00. Winners will be determined by the Northumberland County Juvenile Court Advisory Board. OBJECTIVES: - To provide an educational opportunity for an individual whose involvement in the Northumberland County Juvenile Justice or Human Services systems resulted in a positive adjustment. This “educational” opportunity is not restricted to a four year degree program. - To provide an opportunity for an individual, not involved in the system, who wishes to pursue a Court related career, i.e., Administration of Justice, Law, etc. CRITERIA: Must be resident of Northumberland County. Must be between the ages of 17 and 21. Attending or planning to attend a four (4) or (2) year institute of higher learning and must show a need financially. Recipient must show involvement in the community or made significant strides as a result of services provided. THE JUDGE MICHAEL KIVKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND NOMINATION FORM