Penn’s Shreiner earns full-ride Stamps Scholarship

Whether it was an Advanced Placement Biology Class or participating in DECA, the international association of marketing students, senior Evan Shreiner credits Penn High School with preparing him for his transition to college.

 

Shreiner is also crediting his Penn High School experience with helping him attend Purdue University on a full-ride scholarship.

 

Shreiner has been awarded a Stamps Scholarship. Funded through a partnership between the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation and Purdue University, the scholarship covers the cost of an undergraduate degree at Purdue (approximately $165,000), and an additional $10,000 to be used for activities such as study abroad, internships, or scholastic conferences.

 

“I am very thankful to have received the Stamps Scholarship, as it will allow me to have greater financial freedom while I am pursuing my undergraduate degree at Purdue University,” Shreiner said. “The full-ride scholarship will also provide me with​ an enrichment fund, allowing me to participate in independent research and study abroad opportunities.”

 

Shreiner boasts a grade-point average of 4.3878 on a scale of 4.0. He is a two-time DECA state champion, an AP Scholar with Honor, a National Merit Commended Scholar, and was named to the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Men's All-Academic Team.

 

Shreiner said that he plans to explore biomedical engineering or environmental engineering at Purdue.

“Penn High School's wide class selection was integral to my success, ​as I had the opportunity to take courses such as AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and Human Body Systems ​that ​sparked my interest in a science-oriented career,” Shreiner said. “Groups such as Penn Boys Soccer, DECA, and NHS helped me develop into a better leader, teammate, and person.” 

 

Shreiner also credited two teachers in particular with being influential in his academic progress.

“​I am grateful to ​Mr. Russell and Mr. Berkheiser, who ​not only supported me as teachers and role models, but provided me with letters of recommendation that helped me stand out among other finalists.” Shreiner said.