Gordo’s Gift
Karl Schneck was an amazing person who dedicated himself to the Odyssey of the Mind program. He believed in combining creativity and teamwork to solve problems. No one loved crazy, wild, and outrageous solutions more than Karl. He served Odyssey of the Mind for decades in many roles including as an NEPA co-regional director, PA state problem captain, and World Finals official.
2024 Karl Schneck Scholarship Application
NEPA Odyssey of the Mind presents the Karl R. Schneck, Jr. Scholarship each year to a graduating high school senior. The scholarship is in memory of our past regional co-director and state problem captain. Applicants must solve a problem and submit a letter of recommendation.
Please share this link with your graduating seniors!
Submissions are due Jan. 31, 2024
Click here for the application (.PDF)
Additional Scholarships
PA Line Mountain Scholarship (Due March 23)
Creative Opportunities Unlimited Scholarship (Due March 30)
Past Karl Schneck Scholarship recipients
2023
Courtney Dorsey, Northampton Area
Maisy Earl, Abington Heights
Jessica Rhule, Delaware Valley
2022
Reilly Ziolkowski, Delaware Valley
2021
Alice Cauchi, Delaware Valley
2020
Hope DeJesus, Pocono Mountain West
Leah McCann, Northampton Area
2019
Nick Asprea, Delaware Valley
2018
Julia Steele, Delaware Valley
2017
Syndey Culver, Delaware Valley
2016
Sara Green, Pocono Mountain East
Evan Phillips, Abington Heights
2015
Nick Trotter, Pine Grove
2014
Kristen DeVilliers, Delaware Valley
Heather Reitmeyer, Delaware Valley
2013
Emily Belsterling, Delaware Valley
Evan Eckersley, Abington Heights
Jessi Wagenhoffer, Delaware Valley
2012
Peter Petrak, Lehighton Area
2011
Carolyn Armstrong, Abington Heights
Michelle Buccine, Delaware Valley
Mr. Schneck dedicated himself to the Odyssey of the Mind program. A former coach, regional co-director, state problem captain, and world finals official, Mr. Schneck embodied the spirit of creativity and positive attitude that kindles Odyssey of the Mind.
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Mr. Schneck passed away on September 15, 2006. As teams around the world continue their odysseys, remember Mr. Schneck’s selfless commitment to the program, and think outside the box while solving your problems in OotM and your day-to-day life in honor of the life of an esteemed inspiration to thousands of people.
