New Hope-Solebury High School
The Scholarship
Two awards. One mission. A legacy that lives on in every recipient.
About the Award
What the Scholarship Is
Each year, the Pop-Pop Heath Scholarship is awarded to two graduating student-athletes at New Hope-Solebury High School, one male and one female. The recipients are chosen not simply for their athletic or academic achievements, but for the full measure of their character.
The scholarship honors the values that defined Pop-Pop Heath's life: a deep commitment to hard work, a generous spirit toward others, excellence in the classroom and on the field, and a faith-driven character that puts community above self.
It is funded by the Heath family and the broader New Hope-Solebury community, neighbors, supporters, and friends who believe that the best way to honor a great man is to invest in the next generation.
Awarded annually
One male · One female · New Hope-Solebury HS
Selection Criteria
Who We Honor
Recipients are selected by a committee that evaluates each candidate across the full range of qualities Pop-Pop Heath embodied. There is no single defining factor. It is the whole person that matters.
Dedication
A demonstrated, consistent commitment to their sport, their studies, and their team, showing up fully every day regardless of circumstance.
Hard Work
A willingness to put in the effort others won't, and to find meaning in the process as much as the result.
Generosity
A spirit of giving to teammates, classmates, and the broader community that extends well beyond the scoreboard or the classroom.
Academic Excellence
A strong record of achievement in the classroom that reflects intellectual curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to learning.
Athletic Excellence
Outstanding performance and sportsmanship that reflects the highest standards of competition, teamwork, and character on the field.
Character
A moral compass that guides their actions in every setting, on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.
Support the Scholarship
Help Keep the Legacy Alive
Your contribution funds the annual award and ensures student-athletes in our community are recognized for the values Pop-Pop Heath lived by.