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109th Infantry Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/31/2025
Description: Military Parent/Guardian
Website: http://www.109thinfantry.org
Type: National
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See Schoology attached application or school counselor office. Child/children or legally adopted child/children of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services for active duty personnel of the United States military and those guardsmen who are present or past members of the 109th INFANTRY BATTALIONS and or the 55 BDE which draws its linage from the 109th Infantry. Must be a high school senior to apply for this scholarship. Please download application at www.109thinfantry.org. Mail application to: Mr. Ron Barkofsky 27 Circle Drive, EYNON, PA 18403. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY.
Ann Marie Simons Sportsmanship Award Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/03/2025
Description: Athletic Sportsmanship
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior Athlete, who exemplifies the meaning of "SPORTMANSHIP" with at least one Varsity Letter in their senior year.
Ann Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:02/14/2025
Description: Nursing Major
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: A letter of recommendation from someone in the community and include an essay on "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Pocono Real Estate LV Award
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Building Trades/Design/Real Estate
Website: https://www.lordsvalleypoconorealestate.com/
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Must be going into building trades, design or real estate. College or trade school not necessary.
Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: https://sites.google.com/ctclc.edu/npctm/scholarship-information
Description: Mathematics or Related Field
Website: http://www.npctm.org
Type: Local
STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: Apply now at www.npctm.org The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NPCTM) annually presents a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving senior student from Northeastern Pennsylvania. The scholarship is in memory of Blair E. Caboot, a past President of NPCTM and mathematics educator in the Abington Heights School District and Keystone College. The scholarship applicant should excel in mathematics in high school and have future plans in a mathematics-related field. Eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, & Wyoming.
Carol H. Toyer Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 (2@$750) Due Date:03/15/2025
Description: Nursing Major
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student who plans to pursue a 4-year Nursing Degree. Please complete at least 250-word essay explaining your calling to the field of nursing and give examples of how you have positively impacted the health/wellbeing of others.
Columbia Italian-American Club Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/17/2025
Description: Italian Heritage
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Complete 2 pages, attach essay, transcript, extracurricular info and college acceptance letter for a two-year or four-year college. Student must be of Italian heritage and Pike County resident, please name person and how you are related to your Italian heritage.
Community of the Endless Mountains: R.E.S.C.U.E. Benjamin B. Stone Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/15/2025
EMail: www.community-foundation.org/scholarships
Description: General
Website: https://community-foundation.org/scholarships/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: Student may complete on-line with this address: www.community-foundation.org/scholarships. Established by the staunch environmental organization "Return Susquehanna Country Under Ecology" to recognize Benjamin's courageous and life-long efforts that both halted threatening pollution to our region and established the Susquehanna County Recycling Center. Provides two post-secondary scholarships to high school graduates who, write a winning essay addressing his or her past environmental interests and accomplishments, describing future plans to protect the environment. The delegated selection committee is responsible for selecting the recipient in consultation with The Community Foundation.
DAR, Dorothy Noble Scholarship
Amount: $400 Due Date:01/22/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Plus no more than 350-word letter/essay on their next step to continue their education, either college, trade, etc.-Transcript of grades from last marking period along with letter of recommendation from Principal, Guidance counselor or teacher-trustworthiness-Show patriotism at school and all aspects of life-Show dependability and caring for others-Not necessarily highest grades.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy - Vanessa VanGorder Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 Due Date:03/21/2025
Description: Education or Environmental Studies
Website: https://delawarehighlands.org/learn/scholarships/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: The $2,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors pursuing a career in education or environmental stewardship, in school districts bordering the Upper Delaware River in New York and Pennsylvania. These include Hancock Central, Deposit Central, Eldred, Monticello, and Sullivan West in NY, and Wallenpaupack Area, Honesdale, Western Wayne, and Delaware Valley in PA. PLUS your transcript and two teacher assessment forms. *See schoology for attached application or school counselor office.
Disabled Veteran's Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/24/2025
Description: Disabled Parent/Grandparent Vet
Website: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Type: Local
USE 3X5 index card as application to apply. Student must have a parent or grandparent who is a disabled veteran honorably discharged from any branch of service and plan to further their education in a 2/4 year college or trade school. Criteria; Complete 3 X 5 index card (blank cards in guidance if needed)• Line 1 Name • Line 2 Address • Line 3 Name of parent/grandparent disabled & branch of service. • Line 4 High School name: Wallenpaupack, (Name of college/trade school)
Dr. Alice Marie Horst Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: See schoology for attached form or school counselor office. WAHS APPLICATION-*Plus attached form.
WAHS senior needs to be in district for minimum of 4 yrs and secure enrollment in Vocational/Trade school or College (attach acceptance letter). Senior must have good character shown in one reference letter from non-family member. Attach your brief statement about yourself and your finacial need to the required form.
Dwight Haupt Memorial Award
Amount: $300 Due Date:03/28/2025
Description: Vo-Tech
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must pursue a career in skilled trade in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, mechanics, etc.
Student must attend a 2/4 year college vo-tech/trade school/college.
Eastern Star Scholarship ~ Harriet Greene Chapter 198
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/03/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: Senior must be accepted into a 2/4-year college, vocational school or trade school. Include resume with extracurricular activities along with any community service you might be involved in.
Eileen Eddins Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 ($500 June $500 College S2) Due Date:03/03/2025
Description: Education
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Scholarship awarded to a Senior going into education. Plus 200-word or less essay on any hardships or obstacles that you had to overcome and mention the Pre-School or Head-Start Program you attended if applicable. $500 given at the Awards Program for Semester 1 and it's the recipients responsibility to sent their semester 1 transcript to donor to receive the final $500 for Semester 2 courses.
Fueling Futures: The Class of 96' Scholarship for Power Mechanics Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/21/2025
Description: Automotive Technology Excellence
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Applicants - 1. Passion for Automotive Technology: Demonstrated interest in automotive technology through prior courses, projects, or extra-curricular activities. 2. Academic Excellence: A consistent academic track record. For applicants with previous struggles in academics, a demonstrable improvement trajectory or strong recommendation highlighting their dedication will be considered. 3. Financial Need: Priority will be given to students who demonstrate a genuine financial need and might not be able to pursue this course without monetary assistance. 4. Commitment to Safety: Given the course's emphasis on safety protocols and practices, students should understand and commit to maintaining safety standards. 5. Team Player: As the course emphasizes teamwork, candidates must demonstrate the ability to work well in teams, be it through past group projects, sports, or other team activities. 6. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively, as the course involves customer relations, technical writing, and understanding complex technical documentation. 7. Problem Solving Ability: An innate knack for design/problem-solving as it's a significant component of the course.
Gayle Akers Koropchak Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 (over 4 yrs) Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General
Website: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships Website opens on February 1st and closes on April 1st. This scholarship requires an acceptance letter. It will be awarded to a motivated, hardworking, and actively involved with community/sports Senior, going to a 4-year college or trade school preferred. Essay one - "How will you use your further education and/or profession to help the community where you will live?" Essay two - Description of your family dynamics, your activities, desire for math a plus, and class standing. MOST IMPORTANTLY *Please specify your financial need. If chosen, you will need to maintain GPA of 3.0, payment described as Option 1- 4-year degree: Award Amount $5,000 to be broken up as 1st year $500/2nd year $1,000/3rd year $1500/4th yr $2000 Option 2- 2-year degree: Award amount $2,500 to be broken as 1st yr $1,000/2nd year $1,500
Hawley Women's Club Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 (3@$1,000) Due Date:03/03/2025
Description: Nursing/Vocational/Trade
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Applicant must attend a Nursing, Vocational or Trade School (such as building, welding, plumbing, beautician, etc.) And write a brief statement about self and career plans-course of study in any of those field.
Hemlock Farms Conservancy Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/24/2025
EMail: https://www.hfconservancy.org/funding--scholarships.html
Description: Conservation
Website: https://www.hfconservancy.org/funding--scholarships.html
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.hfconservancy.org/funding--scholarships.html The HFC Scholarship is a $1,000 award to an eligible high school senior who resides in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Prospective applicants must: 1. Have excellent character 2. Have engaged in community service, extra-curricular and/or work experience related to conservation and/or environmental issues 3. Have plans for post-secondary education following graduation 4. Plan to use their talents and abilities to pursue a career in an environmental field, such as (but not limited to) ecology, botany, fisheries, forestry, geology, geography, natural resource management, agriculture, entomology, watershed protection, conservation, wildlife management while good academics are expected, emphasis will be placed heavily on students' experience with environmental, agricultural, or conservation activities, projects, or work. Applicants should expect that if they are a recipient of this scholarship, their name and likeness may be used in Conservancy promotions. The deadline for the 2024 applications is March 24, 2024.
Jay Russell Rose Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/15/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Must prove to be accepted to a 2/4 yr school/college. Complete essay of 500-1000 words "How Living in Pike/Wayne County has shaped your life?" The essay should include what outdoor activities you enjoy and how it has influenced your life.
Karllina Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Education/Counseling/Art Therapy/Construction/Management/Entrepreneurship
Website: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships Website opens on February 1st and closes on April 1st. Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from Wallenpaupack Area High School. The senior must be accepted into an institution of higher learning such as a college, university, or trade school, intending to study in one of the following areas: Education, Counseling, Art Therapy, Construction Management, Construction, or Entrepreneurship are eligible to apply. Karllina had an amazing spirit and zest for life that was infectious. Living by the mantra "Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible". (Dalai Lama) Karllina chose a life of giving and kindness. Her random acts of kindness came naturally to her, leading her to choose a life dedicated to helping others, particularly children. Karllina would set her intention each day to spread kindness, respect, and love to her family, friends, co-workers, and the children she spent her days with at the Wallenpaupack Primary School. In the spirit of spreading love and kindness, the Karllina Schmidt Scholarship Fund strives to commemorate the amazing legacy that Karllina has bestowed upon the Wallenpaupack community and the life she shared with her amazing husband, Duane Schmidt and their two wonderful children, Paulina and Arthur. Honoring her passion to teach, ability to embrace differences, and desire to cultivate the development of respectful young people, and their uplifting impact on the community through the family run construction business and long family history in the region.
Kylee Marie Pendell Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/03/2025
Description: Cosmetology
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior must be continuing their education in Cosmetology.
League of Women Voters of Pike County High School Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/30/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Pike County High School Senior
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Complete the essay topic: As a high school senior, you have either already become eighteen or will become eighteen in the near future, and with this advancement in your age, comes another big step towards adulthood here in the USA, the right to participant in the voting process. This is a very important step and responsibility, as you are being asked to help in the selection of political candidates who, if elected, will be charged with acting as your representatives in a wide range of governmental decisions. This is not only a responsibility, but a privilege provided to us through our Constitution. In this essay, you are being asked to reflect on the characteristics and beliefs that you feel to be important in an individual who wants to represent you at any of the governmental levels from our local Pike County Commissioners, to our various state representatives in Harrisburg, on up to those desiring to function in Congress or as President in Washington, D.C. Presentation requirements: It would be appreciated if you would use a font of 12 and double space your essay for ease of reading. Please attach letter(s) of acceptance to college or university, trade/vocational school or the military. The recipient must show good citizenship and discipline. Applicant must provide a list of high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, art, music, etc.) along with volunteer service and/or community activities. Parental permission is required if under 18 years of age. Please submit completed essay with application and parent’s signed permission form to the League of Women Voters, c/o Bonnie Samuelsen, 113 Great Bear Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 or submit via email to [email protected]. Must be postmarked or delivered by email on or before April 30th.
Milford Masonic Lodge #344 F. & A.M. Grant
Amount: $500 Due Date:03/03/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See Schoology for attached application or school counselor office. If needed email the Milford Masonic Lodge No. 344F & A.M. Grant for them to email you their application at [email protected] $500 award will be presented to two students who exhibit strong moral character and ethical behavior, positive community involvement, and plan to pursue further education at a professional, vocational, or trade school, college, or university.
NAMI Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/02/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Plus submit an essay on: What does good mental wellness look like? How can I achieve it? How can I help others to achieve it?
Perry/Westgate Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (over 2 years) Due Date:04/04/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Agriculture/Conservation /Environment/Wayne County Resident
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION AND MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: WAYNE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ATTN: JAMIE KNECHT WAYNE COUNTY PARK STREET COMPLEX 648 PARK STREET HONESDALE, PA 18431 *See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Senior must be Wayne County resident and must enter two to four-year college in agriculture, conservation or environmental curriculum mail completed application with transcript, counselor signature & recommendation letters (none from teacher or family) and essay on future goals (1 page, double spaced) Award is for $1,000 OVER 2 YEARS ($500 awarded 1st year)& ($500 awarded 2nd year after conservation receives college freshman year copy of transcript).
Pike County Council of Republican Women Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General-Pike County Resident
Website: https://www.pa.gov/guides/voting-and-elections/#RegisteringtoVote
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: DUE to DONOR April 1st. Students residing in Pike County in their senior year of high school that will be attending a 4-year college, community college, or a trade school. The student must write an essay - Why do you deserve this scholarship? Participation in volunteer activities such as church, school, community with academic achievement and if 18, registered to vote a plus.
PR&LA Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Website: https://www.prla.org/scholarship.html
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.prla.org/scholarship.html You will be asked to provide the following*: A letter of recommendation (Can be sourced from teachers/instructors, employers, and/or personal references).Transcript from most recently attended school. A short essay (200 words) describing who you are, your work experience and why you wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. Letter of acceptance from the post-secondary school (unless currently enrolled). Resume (optional) Applications must be completed online by April 1. After you CLICK TO APPLY, you will be prompted to create an account. Once you create a user account and begin an application, you can save your work and return later to finish. If you have any questions, please contact Hope Sterner at [email protected].* If you are unable to provide a digital copy of any of the above documents, you may send in a paper copy to the following address. Any mailed materials must be postmarked by April 1 and clearly labeled with the applicant's name. PRLAEF 100 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Roberta Coba Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/10/2025
Description: General
Website: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION-500-word essay on "What can I do to support US Military Veterans upon their return to civilian life?"-(applications without essays will not be considered)- US Vietnam Era (8/5/64 - 5/7/75)-Veteran in immediate family (parent-step-parent-grandparent-aunt-uncle etc.) living or deceased -identify relationship to applicant-academic-2/4 yr college-good citizenship & leadership-VOTECH-1/4 yr trade or technical school-"C" average or higher-good citizenship-copy DD214 or other military documentation as proof (make note on form how you are related to this person)-copy of acceptance letter-education goals
S.A.F.E. Inc Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (3) Due Date:03/31/2025
Description: Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: This scholarship is for individuals with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis who are exiting high school and are at least 18 years old, or will turn 18 by September 1st of the application year.Each S.A.F.E Scholarship application is evaluated based on five categories: Personal, Accomplishments, Goals, Community Impact and Extras. Applicants may be awarded between 0 and 5 points in each of categories listed on the rubric.
Scranton Area Community Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: https://safdn.org/
Description: General
Website: http://www.safdn.org
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION-https://safdn.org/ - APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON JANUARY 2nd and closes on MARCH 1st. Just one application to complete for scholarships awarded each year! Here is a list of some of the scholarships offered:
Applications on SAF Scholarship portal (www.safdn.org/apply ) Please Note: Students do NOT look these up by title. The eligibility quiz will direct students to the scholarships they are eligible for. (1) Cinderella's Closet Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to one female or female-identified senior student per year currently attending a high school program within the NEPA counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, or Wyoming.The scholarship will be given to a student who shall be selected by the SAF Scholarship Committee using the following guidelines:1. Fifty or more documented volunteer hours with Twenty-five or more of those hours must be recorded at a single Northeast Pennsylvania non-profit organization. Priority will be given to those who have volunteered for Cinderella's Closet in the past 4 years. 2. Grade point average of 3.0 or greater 3. Plans to pursue a post-secondary school education. The student shall provide one written character reference. Financial need is not a stated criterion, but may be considered in selecting a candidate for the scholarship. (2) Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship - The Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship will be awarded to a student who plays baseball and is graduating from a high school located in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wayne County.The applicant should meet the following criteria:1. High school senior residing in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wayne Counties. 2. Must currently be playing baseball in a high school program. 3. Preference given to a previous/present member of the All-Star team for Lackawanna League or the Wyoming Valley Conference 4. Must be planning on playing baseball in college 5. Demonstrated Academic achievement 6. Must show leadership skills and/or be involved in community service. 7. Financial need is not a stated criterion, but may be considered in selecting a candidate for the scholarship. Students must submit an essay regarding the impact of playing baseball on the
applicant’s life thus far. (3) Harry and Carol Kuzmick Scholarship - Established in December 2021 by Carol Kuzmick, the Harry and Carol Kuzmick Scholarship Fund supports students from Northeastern Pennsylvania who are or will be attending accredited colleges and universities.The student must be: 1. A resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 2. Currently or intends to pursue a degree from a college or university Preference, in the following order, will be shown to applying students who: 1. Have a grade point average in the C+ to B range. 2. Can trace their ancestry to Poland, Ireland, or Russia. 3. Have worked hard and achieved academic potential, but not necessarily as an honor roll student. 4. Receives recommendations from teachers, coaches, employers, and/or other non-related individuals who can speak to the student's integrity and strong moral character. 5. Have shown dedication to their family. 6. Have performed community service. 7. Have a demonstrated financial need. (4) Laura Wesolowski Scholarship Fund - The Laura Wesolowski Scholarship Fund was established in memory of a long-term employee and manager of the McDonald’s in Clarks Summit, PA. The scholarship, which will be $1,000 unless the donor specifies otherwise or based on available assets, is intended to annually support an employee of a McDonald’s in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region who is pursuing a post-secondary education.
The following criteria MUST be met in order for an individual to be considered for the scholarship:
Graduating senior from a high school. Current employee of a McDonald's located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, specifically from one of the following locations: a. Clarks Summit h. Tunkhannock b. Scranton i. Bell Mountain c. Old Forge j. Eynon d. Wyoming k. Carbondale e. Hanover l. Honesdale f. Mountain Top m. Lehigh g. Shavertown n. S. Bethlehem Preference, in the following order, will be shown to applying students who:1. Intend to pursue a degree and/or career in the hospitality industry. 2. Have a demonstrated financial need.3. Exemplify the characteristics and values of Laura, as listed below, as demonstrated through an essay.a. Hardworking b. Dedicated c. Leadership d. Service to others.
Note: Make sure to use your personal email address and the have your counselor/recommender emails entered correctly on the application. You also need to make sure that you hit submit at the end of the application process for it to be considered. Scholarships are paid directly to the college/trade school therefore you will need the proper ID# for the school you are going to. Only student can make the account, not the parent/counselor.
Shohola Area Lions Club Scholarship: In Memory of Andy Bartsch
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:03/14/2025
Description: General-Lackawaxen Township, Pike County
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must reside in area served by Shohola Lions (Lackawaxen Township, Pike County) and passing in all subjects. Student must exhibit good behavior and participate in local community organizations-show leadership-good work record. Please send copy of acceptance letter from college
*Student must reside in Masthope-Rowlands-Greeley-Lackawanna Township.
Statewide ~ SWE Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Amount: Up to $4,000 Due Date:02/02/2025
EMail: http://lv.swe.org/application.html
Description: Women Engineers
Website: https://lv.swe.org/Scholarship/
Type: State
Suzanne C. Hope - Outstanding Girls Field Hockey Player of the Year
Amount: $500 Due Date:02/03/2025
Description: Field Hockey
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior who played all four years and made a difference to their team. Please submit an essay on: "Describe what it takes to be an Outstanding field hockey player."
The Joseph A. and Mary J. Helpern Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 (5@$1,000) Due Date:02/24/2025
Description: Health Career/Science/The Arts
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: This scholarship is for seniors furthering their education in Health Career, Science, or The Arts. The candidate must demonstrate a financial need as well as academic achievement. The application should include an essay (not to exceed one page) explaining the students' career interests as well as something about their life experience that contributed to their decision. They will also need to submit a letter of acceptance from an accredited college or trade school related to the individual career of study.
The Lackawaxen River Conservancy Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/07/2025
Description: Environmental Conservation
Website: https://lackawaxenriver.org/the-lackawaxen-river-conservancy-scholarship/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://lackawaxenriver.org/the-lackawaxen-river-conservancy-scholarship/ (or)mail to: address provided on their application. *Don't forget to complete their essay discussing environmental issues. Your college major should lead you to a career inenvironmental conservation. DUE TO DONOR NO LATER THAN APRIL 7th. You are responsible for requesting recommendations from science teacher and counselor to complete and return to donor.
WAHS Field Hockey Award
Amount: $500 Due Date:03/17/2025
Description: Field Hockey Player
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior who played at least one year and made a difference to their team. Please submit a brief essay on: "What has being on the team meant to you?"
WAHS Swim Team Scholarship
Amount: $400 (2@$200) Due Date:03/11/2025
Description: Swim Team Scholarship
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Add additional 200-word ESSAY on "How did swimming affect your life?" Applicant must be attending 2/4-year college or trade school. 1 Female and 1 Male Senior swimmer will be chosen. Preference given to students who swam 4 years but not less than 2 years.
Wallenpaupack Area Education Association Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/04/2025
Description: Declared Education Major
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Add essay. Where and How to Submit Your Scholarship Essay • Complete two essays. Each essay is to be on its on page • Once this is complete submit both essays as a Word document to Mrs. Petrillo at [email protected]. Title email WAEA Scholarship • Any questions, please see Mrs. Petrillo or Mrs. Hessling • Essays are due to Mrs. Petrillo by May 4th at midnight. Late submissions will not be considered • As part of the process the committee will review your discipline record • You are competing for a significant award and the committee expects that you will take time to craft your response. You may seek writing help from non-committee members; however, the writing must be your own. On two separate pages, applicants will word-process their well-written responses to Short Essay 1 and Short Essay 2: double-spaced, Times-New Roman, and 12-point font. Be sure to check spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Insert a header containing the applicant’s full name, essay number, and application due date. Imagine that you are about to graduate from college and are filling out teaching applications. You know that you are competing with many others who desperately want to win this ideal teaching position. Consider what distinguishes you from everyone else. Then, answer the following in 250-500-word essays: Essay 1: Describe the strengths, talents, and skills you will bring to the classroom. Essay 2: How will you also be able to use these strengths, talents, and skills to help young people in extra-curricular activities.
Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary ~ Alice Keen and Victoria T Robinson Nursing Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/07/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Nursing
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: Along with the application, you will need signed release of photographic autorization, mail "three letters" of reference from teacher or adult not related to applicant (no assessment forms are accepted), a copy of acceptance letter into a nursing program in the fall, one full page essay describing the reason for pursuing a career in Nursing and applying for the scholarship and INCLUDE wallet size photo of yourself. Student will be contacted for a personal interview with WMH Auxiliary Scholarship Committee to be held the end of April/beginning of May. Criteria for the scholarship recipients are multifaceted and include academic achievement, community service, financial need and personal presentation in the interview. *See schoology attached application or school counselor office.
Wayne Pike Building Association Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/07/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Vocational Bldg Trade/Engineering
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: Due to Donor by April 8,2024. Your application plus transcript with copy of acceptance letter, and 100-word essay on "Why you choose a career in the building trades"-(if one on our app does not meet the required topic)-good academic standing-must attend trade school or college and further education in building trades-architecture-landscape architecture-engineering etc.-verification of acceptance-interview-Jr/Sr GPA-attendance-character in and out of school-note of acknowledgement sent to board members or scholarship forfeited.*See schoology for attached application or school counselor office.
William C. Weber Continuing Education Award
Amount: $4,000 (2@$2,000) Due Date:03/02/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: This scholarship is based on need first, then transcript & 2 letters of recommendation-Must live in area served by Tobyhanna-Newfoundland Lions Club (Greene-Dreher twnsp Newfoundland, Greentown or South Sterling address)-attend a 2/4 yr school or vocational school-community service-financial need-academic performance-plus additional "letters" of recommendation from teacher and one from community leader, clergy or employer-250 word Essay typed on "The Importance of Community Service"-money returned in full if student does not to attend school or attend a meeting to receive monetary in either June, July or August or it'll be forfeited.
Woodloch Family Hospitality Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (2@$500) Due Date:03/17/2025
Description: Hospitality/Business/Human Resources
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Preference given to Woodloch employee. Applicant must be attending 2/4-year college with hospitality/vocational/business/trade school. Student must be involved in extracurricular activities/community service/school involvement with good academic achievement.
