Betty Jane Mincemoyer wanted to create a legacy to her community while honoring the successes of her grandchildren and demonstrating to them the importance of giving back to your community. She created four scholarship funds, one for each grandchild, and each fund honors a special interest or talent of that grandchild. This award is presented to a student who is passionate about AP Government and/or AP Comparative Government class, who demonstrates strong leadership skills and good citizenship, and who intends to pursue advanced studies and/or a career in political science or international affairs. Preference is given to a student involved in Model UN at State College Area High School.