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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.
A.B.A.T.E. Scholarship - Robert S. Guss Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/31/2025
Description: Vo-Tech
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Plus their essay, see guidance for essay prompt or in your Schoology folder. Student must complete a minimum of two years in WAHS vocational/technical program leading to a degree in motorcycle, automobile, airplane, truck, or marine mechanics, welding & fabrication. The award shall be based on the students' academic achievements as well as financial need. Student must be accepted to accredited trade or technical school.
Agriculture, The Heart of a Growing Wayne-Pike County Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:02/24/2025
Description: Agriculture or Support Occupation
Website: https://pfb.com/wayne-pike/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: The Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau offers the "Agriculture, The Heart of a Growing Wayne/Pike County" Scholarship to deserving high school seniors as a way to heighten a long-term interest in agriculture and its varied positive impacts in our area. The local Farm Bureau also hopes to promote student consideration of the growing field of agricultural career opportunities such as: Food Science & Processing, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Wildlife Conservation, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Renewable Energy, Mechanics, Landscaping, Ag Education, Ag Communications, Animal Science, Horticulture and Agronomy. *See Schoology attached application or school counselor office. Winners will be selected from the completed applications received on or before the February 24, deadline, mailed to Joyce Carson, Secretary Wayne/Pike County Farm Bureau 62 Skyview Lane Hawley, PA 18428. TO ASSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF SCHOLARHIP APPLICATIONS, PLEASE SEND THEM BY CERTIFIED MAIL. Donor will utilize a scoring combination composed of academics, community and school involvement, work history and career goals, as well as essay. A panel of judges will score the applications and the award will be presented at the Wayne/Pike County Farm Bureau Spring Meeting in April.
Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller, and Savona Commandery #89/HNB Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Wayne County Resident
Website: https://www.hnbbank.bank/hnb-financial-group/services/miller-scholarship-fund
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: Keep watch for scholarsip to open in February 2025. Award recipients must have completed high school with at least the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must also, while in college, attain an accumulated GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 for his/her first and second semester and a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) in each subsequent semester. Award decisions will be based on the showing of need and the information contained in and attached to the application. Neatness and cogent thought will be considered. All recipients must be of good moral character and of good report within their community and school.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #311 Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:02/27/2025
Description: Trade/Nursing/Military Family
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Applicant must have a family member who is currently serving or has served in the United States Armed Forces and write an essay on "How this person has impacted your life?" Senior must be attending a Trade School or going into a Nursing Field to apply.
Andrew Mazza Diesel Jam Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/15/2025
Description: Trade
Website: http://www.andrewmazzafoundation.com
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Approximately 500-word essay regarding "Character". Prompts may include but not be limited to…What does character mean to you? How would you define character? The importance of character in our lives and in our community. You may also include any personal examples of character.
Ann Intili Morey Art Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Art (Wayne/Pike Resident)
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Ann Intili Morey Art Scholarship Fund – This fund will award one or more annual scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and who plan to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the field of art. Eligible students include high school seniors from Wallenpaupack, Delaware Valley School District, East Stroudsburg School District, and Port Jervis School District. Requires: 1. Art Portfolio – electronically, 3-5 pieces. This component will be considered most heavily when selecting the recipient 2. Short personal statement (application form provided) 3. Letters of recommendation from an Artist or Art teacher 4. Academic record 5. Financial need 6. Demonstrate community involvement and spirit of giving.
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?"
Audrey Ramble Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Greene Township/Pike County Seniors
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Per the trust of Audrey Ramble: The trust shall be for the purpose of providing college scholarship funds for students residing in Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, as selected by the high school faculty of the Wallenpaupack Joint School District as best deserving according to their citizenship, ability and scholarship. A scoring rubric is used for the selection. Scoring rubric is posted on Schoology and can be found in the guidance office. Please pay close attention to the rubric.
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.
Buck Tuff & Paupack Pride Resiliency Award
Amount: $500 Due Date:03/15/2025
Description: Resiliency in Personal Life
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Requirements: 2.7+ GPA and plans to attend College or Trade School. At least 2 consecutive years in at least one extracurricular activity/club. Personal statement about resiliency and how the applicant has been resilient in his/her life (No more than 1 page double spaced) Wallenpaupack Application for Scholarship. Applicant should demonstrate the following: Leadership ability demonstrated through awards/positions in clubs or teams (such as captain)/workplace (such as manager/assistant manager)/Community &/or Church (such as working with local community group or local church) Community Service (At least one instance since grade 9 of volunteerism) Responsible & Respectful to peers, teachers, and staff alike.
C. Francis Thorsen University of Scranton Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/10/2025
Description: Accepted University of Scranton Student Fall 2025
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior must be attending the University of Scranton in the Fall. Preference is given to a student furthering their education in Political Science.
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.
Cristopher Ciarrocchi Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/15/2025
Description: Pre-Law, Political Science, Philosophy, or a related field
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: This scholarship will be awarded to a recipient who is planning on pursuing a four year degree in Pre-Law, Political Science, Philosophy, or a related field. Student will submit a short essay on how and why this field was chosen.
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)
Dorisann Mooring Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/17/2025
Description: Female HFCA Resident
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Female resident of Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley. Submit their essay and extracurricular information if available-Must be attend a credited institution of higher learning-Attach a copy of acceptance letter. Mail application to: Hemlock Farms Women's Club 1363 Hemlock Farms Lords Valley, PA 18428
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 senior needs to be in district for minimum of 4-yrs and secure enrollment in Vocational/Trade school or College. Please 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 financial 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.
ElmTree Physical Therapy Award
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/21/2025
Description: Physical Therapist/PT Assistant
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Applicant must be pursuing a career in Physical Therapy or PT assistant. Applicants should include an essay on why they are pursuing a career in PT.
FNCB; PSBT Bank Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Community/Citizenship/Academic
Website: https://www.fncb.com/scholarship
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.psbt.com/Learn/PSBT-Difference/PSBT-Scholarship-Award A student is eligible to apply if the student or their parent(s)/guardian(s) must be an FNCB customer* and the student must be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate or trade/technical school in the Fall 2024 school year. FNCB Bank Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate Academic Excellence, Community and School Involvement, and Citizenship. Award recipients will be selected and notified. Submit the completed online application with all requested information by March 15. Before beginning the application, please have the following information available: An essay: If you could have a dinner party with any three fictional characters, who would they be, and what's on the menu? Describe the evening, the conversations, and the memories you'd hope to create. (Under 750 words), three (3) letters of recommendation (Pdf, .doc, or jpeg), High school transcript (Pdf, .doc, or jpeg), and Community and school involvement.
Fraternal Order of Police, Northeast Lodge #63 Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Criminal Justice or Municipal Police Officer
Website: http://www.masd.info/guidance/scholarships/docs/FRATERNAL%20ORDER%20OF%20POLICE.pdf
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Www.masd.info/guidance/scholarships/docs/FRATERNAL%20ORDER%20OF%20POLICE.pdf *Please send them your HS transcript, teacher recommendations, acceptance letter from institute of higher learning and 500-word essay answering the following: What are your educational & career goals? How do you hope to have an impact on society? This scholarship is given to two students in our five county area who wish to pursue a career in Criminal Justice or become a Municipal Police Officer.
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.
Gail Masker Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:04/15/2025
Description: Community Service/General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must further education at a 2/4-year school. Senior should show good citizenship and dedication to his/her peers within community activities.
Greene-Dreher Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 minimum (5-10 Awards) Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Seniors who reside in Greene or Dreher Townships
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Greene-Dreher Seniors will be applying to approximately 5-10 different scholarships alone (amount varies depending upon yearly donations). Senior must provide proof of residence for Greene or Dreher Township, be sure to include physical address on application if you have a PO Box mailing address. An interview with the Scholarship Committee is required as part of the application process.
Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 Due Date:02/02/2025
EMail: http://GT-Scholarship-Applicaiton.pdf%20(greytowers.org)]GT-Scholarship-Applicaiton.pdf (greytowers.org)
Description: Natural Resources, Science, Economics, Ecology, Education, & Social Sciences
Website: https://greytowers.org/legacyscholarship/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR PAPER APPLICATION: https://greytowers.org/legacyscholarship/ See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Eligible Applicants: The scholarship is open to graduating public high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA pursuing a career in natural resources, science, economics, ecology, social science, and/or education at an accredited 2-year or 4-year university, community college, or technical school. The selected student’s continuing education enrollment can be full-time or part-time. To apply, the student must currently reside and attend a public highschool in one of the following counties: Pike County, Pennsylvania - Monroe County, Pennsylvania - Wayne County, Pennsylvania - Sussex County, New Jersey – Orange County, New York. The scholarship will also be open to graduating students currently attending a Forest Service operated Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Amount: Three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded on a local, regional, and/or national level. One will be awarded to a student at Delaware Valley High School in Pennsylvania, and two will be awarded to students currently attending the twenty-three public high schools within the identified county limits and/or the twenty-four Forest Service operated Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers nationally. Required Documents: Applicants must submit a completed application and one letter of support from an instructor. The final 36 applicants will be asked to submit a copy of their transcripts. Optional Documents: Applicants may submit up to two additional letters of support from instructors and mentors. Timeline: The application will open November 3, 2024, and close on February 2, 2025. Interviews will take place in late March 2025, and recipients will be notified April 1, 2025. Scholarships will be disbursed to institutions on May 1, 2025.
Growing Lackawaxen Township Award
Amount: $TBA Due Date:02/28/2025
Description: Lackawaxen Township Senior
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION-College or Trade Senior, who resides in Lackawaxen township with financial need.
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.
Human Resources Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (5) Due Date:04/15/2025
EMail: www.hrfnepa.org
Description: Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, Vo-Tech; Construction, HVAC or Electrical Technology
Website: https://www.hrfnepa.org/scholarships
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: We encourage seniors to apply online: https://www.hrfnepa.org/scholarships Eligible students will reside in Wayne, Pike, or Monroe County. The student will be planning to pursue a career in Human Services, Social Work, or Special Education, as well as Vo-Tech careers in Construction, HVAC or Electrical Technology. Human Resourse Foundation strives to improve quality of life to all people with physical and intellectual disablilites. Because of this mission, they seek to encourage the next generation to play an active role in providing accessibilty and inclusion for all. Applications must be received by the deadline of April 15. The monetary award will be payable to their school of choice.
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.
Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:05/01/2025
Description: General
Website: https://honesdalejaycees.org/scholarship-application/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: http://honesdalejaycees.org/scholarship-application/ Criteria: Emphasis on students actively involved in volunteering and community service. You will need teacher recommendations and resume to include extracurricular activities and work experience. You will need to provide an essay on secondary education plans, field of interest and reason for choosing this field, your future ambitions
Jeremy J. Hiller Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:02/10/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General & Vo-Tech
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNdw0hCrO7Ypiarcz54SxuUSAPTJdHRI3yaqier9m1AhU_rw/viewform
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: Student must attend a 2/4 year college or technical school. Please complete essay responses on their application.
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.
LcPL Jacob W. Beisel Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Pike County - General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: PLUS brief statement about self, career plans, and course of study in any field-resident of Pike County-must have attended W.A.H.S. for at least 3 years-accepted at a 2/4 year college.
League of Women Voters of Pike County High School Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
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 Must be postmarked or delivered by email on or before April 1st.
LHTC Broadband Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:03/14/2025
Description: Top 10%
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must be furthering schooling with a 4-year degree-top 10% of the class preferred.
Memorial Gouse-Krawitz Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Community Involvement/Pike County Resident
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION-See schoology attached application or school counselor office or website. 1. Minimum 2.50 GPA 2. Exceptional local volunteerism and community involvement 3. Demonstrated financial need (low-moderate income) 4. Accepted to a school of higher learning (vocational is ok) 5. Pike County resident 6. High school senior 7. Home schooled and cyber school students are eligible to apply
Michael LoDolce Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250 Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Football
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Football award to a Senior, who demonstrated a selfless commitment to the program, his teammates and the Wallenpaupack community and plans to attend a post-graduate school.
Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship
Amount: $6,300 Due Date:03/21/2025
EMail: www.uwlc.net
Description: Participant in programs funded by United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties
Website: http://www.uwlc.net
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.uwlc.net/mike-munchak-community-service-scholarship The scholarship amount for 2019 is $6,300.00. The scholarship will be awarded for a one (1) year period only. Open only to graduating seniors within school districts in Lackawanna or Wayne Counties (PA). Demonstrate commitment through community service activities-Demonstrate academic achievement-Applicants must be graduating seniors from a public, private, parochial or charter school within either of the two counties.
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?
Newfoundland Rotary Scholarship Awards
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Must reside in either Greene or Dreher Townships
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Senior must be resident of Greene township/Dreher township. Senior should show good moral character, school citizenship. Consideration will be made for financial need & potential rather than class rank/SAT scores. However student will show academic achievement, service to school & community provide their transcript, plus a schedule C or 1040 tax form from guardian and three teacher references with an acceptance letter from a 2/4-year college.
NTHA Community Forests Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:04/30/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Community/Urban Forestry, Arboriculture
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATON: See Schoology attached application or school counselor office. The Northern Tier Hardwood Association Community Forests Scholarship is offered to all High School Seniors in the nine-county area of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan,Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties or student members of NTHA. To qualify
for the $1500 scholarship, students must complete the following application, providing as much detail as possible, and submit it to: Northern Tier Hardwood Association, PO Box 7,Tunkhannock, PA 18657. One Community Forests Scholarship will be awarded each year. Deadline for applications is April 30 of each year. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be accepted to a Community/Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field of study 2. Be accepted to a Technical School, College or University 3. Provide 3 references, including one outside of school 4. Provide proof of acceptance, when received.
Patrick Abrams Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 (2@$250) Due Date:03/17/2025
Description: Education
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: The scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) majoring in education. Doesn't need to be an "A" "B" student. The student must demonstrate a desire to learn and is willing to work hard to achieve their educational goals.
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 Bar Association Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 (2@$1,500) Due Date:04/05/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Academic-Pike County Resident
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must be Pike County resident with leadership roles and strong academics.
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.
Pike County Public Library Scholarship
Amount: $750 Due Date:03/01/2025
Description: Education
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must be furthering their school and majoring in Education or similar field of study.
Pike-Wayne Trout Unlimited Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Environmental
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must major in aquatic biology/fishery management/or some type of environmental studies and plan to continue education at a 2/4-yr college, show a financial need.
PMVB; Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Scholarship
Amount: $500-$1,000 Due Date:04/30/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Vocational
Website: https://www.poconomountains.com/about-us/scholarships/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology with attached application or in the school counselor office. Submission: 1. Completed Hospitality Scholarship Application 2. Narrative (100+ words on desire to work in hospitality) 3. Letter of Recommendation from current or former hospitality employer 4. High School Transcript. Qualifications: Applicant is in their senior year of study and must have work experience in the hospitality industry, culinary arts or recreation and leisure services management. Applicant must be accepted for admission to either a two- or four-year college which grants a degree in hospitality management, or recreation and leisure services management. Applicant’s major must be Business or Design, that would support Hospitality, Tourism or Recreation.
PMVB; Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:04/30/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Vocational/Hospitality
Website: https://www.poconomountains.com/about-us/scholarships/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Submission: 1. Completed Hospitality Scholarship Application 2. Narrative (100+ words on desire to work in hospitality) 3. Letter of Recommendation from current or former hospitality employer 4. High School Transcript. Qualifications: Applicant is in their senior year of study and must have work experience in the hospitality industry, culinary arts or recreation and leisure services management. Applicant must be accepted for admission to either a two- or four-year college which grants a degree in hospitality management, culinary arts or recreation and leisure services management. Applicant’s major must be Hospitality Management/Travel & Tourism Management or Culinary Arts or Recreation and Leisure Services Management. Hospitality Management applicants must concentrate either in Food & Beverage Management or Hotel Management. Recreation and Leisure Services Management applicants must pursue emphasis on Commercial Recreation management/marketing.
PR&LA Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Website: https://prla.org/scholarship-program/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://prla.org/scholarship-program/ be postmarked by April 1 and clearly labeled with the applicant's name. PRLAEF 100 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Promised Land Sportsman's Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 (2@$750) Due Date:03/15/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must attend 2/4yr college or trade school. Club request that you are able to attend their July or August membership meeting to receive their check. Club will select on basis of financial need, academics, contribution to school and community. All applicants considered; however, preference is given to students pursuing studies in the field of conservation and preservation of wildlife.
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
WAHS 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.
Scholar/Athlete Award
Amount: $250 Due Date:04/15/2025
Description: Academic
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must sign up in guidance-continue education at an accredited 2/4 year college/trade-Student must participate and complete the season in at least 2 varsity sports over the course of Jr & Sr year
Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/01/2025
EMail: https://safdn.org/
Description: General
Website: https://safdn.org/scholarship-application/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION-https://safdn.org/ - APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON JANUARY 2nd and closes on MARCH 1st. Please use your school counselor email as third party responder. 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; Student-View Scholarship
Amount: 1 @ $10,000 / 2 @ $1,000 / 3 @ $500 Due Date:04/23/2025
Description: General
Website: https://www.student-view.com/
Type: State
STATEWIDE USE THEIR ONLINE SURVEY: Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area. The scholarsip will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications. To learn more about the company, log on to www.studentinsights.com The scholarship winner will be announced in May. Deadline is April 23
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 Brady Reynolds Little League Award
Amount: $1,000 ($500 Baseball/ $500 Softball) Due Date:04/01/2025
Description: Baseball/Softball
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Criteria: 1. Senior must have participated on WAHS baseball/softball team for 2+ years and played with Wallenpaupack Area Little League for at least 3 years. 2. Write a brief statement on what little league meant to you and demonstrate your dedication to the game, must have shown great sportsmanship and active community involvement.
The Carl A. Bongiovanni Vo-Tech Scholarship
Amount: $6,000 (2@ $2,000 up to 3-yrs.) Due Date:04/19/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Vo-Tech
Type: State
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. The Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship was made possible by the outpouring of love and donations from his friends and family with the guidance and support of the Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation (PNOF). The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a student with funding for continuing their education in the building / construction trades at a post-secondary institution. The scholarship is worth $2,000 / year, sent directly to the educational institution, for as long as the student is enrolled in the program (maximum of 3 years). The scholarship will be awarded during the finalist’s institution’s award ceremony or some other relevant event/function. Eligibility: • The applicant must be a senior high school student enrolled at an approved vocational or career and technical school, and looking to continue their education in one of the following trades: Carpentry, Construction Management, Drywall/Lathing, Electrician, Horticulture, HVACR, Ironworking, Masonry, Plumbing, Construction Trades (or equivalent program), Welding • The applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better • If accepted, the recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA for the duration of the scholarship • The applicant must complete the attached application form and essay
The Dime Bank Director's Award
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:03/15/2025
Description: Business/ Finance
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION: See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Student must pursue career in business, finance, marketing, economics or accounting. She must have acceptable grades and plans to attend a college for a 4 yr degree. Due to donor by April 8th or to the High School by April 1st.
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 in environmental 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.
Tyler Paul Whitman Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $400 (2@$200) Due Date:03/21/2025
Description: General
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Plus minimum of 250-word essay on "Suicide prevention and awareness including statistics on depression, suicide in college students & what help is available "Why is this subject important to you? What are the signs? What help is available? Include a statement on your financial need, attach transcript with B average grades or above and acceptance letter with intentions to attend a 2-4 yr. college or technical school.
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.
Wallenpaupack Youth Soccer League Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 (4@$500) Due Date:03/24/2025
Description: Soccer
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Student must have volunteered in the youth soccer league at least 3 seasons (can be fall, indoor season, or both)-must further education at a 2/4 year college or vocational school.
Wayne County Fair Scholarship
Amount: Due Date:04/30/2025
Description: Participation at Wayne County Fair
Type: Local
USE THEIR APPLICATION: Senior who participated at the Wayne County Fair, worked, volunteered, exhibited, etc…within the last three out of four years. You must complete application and answer two essay prompts attaching your transcript, two letters of recommendation and college acceptance letter.
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.
WCCF; Gayle Akers Koropchak Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 (over 4 yrs) Due Date:04/01/2025
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 3rd 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
WCCF; 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 3rd 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.
WCCF; Wallenpaupack Area Medical Foundation Health Science Award
Amount: $2,000 Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Health Science Major
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. Along with application, this award requires an essay on What experience or project solidified your choice of career? What do you anticipate your typical workday will be like in ten years?
WCCF; Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $TBA Due Date:04/01/2025
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General
Website: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships/applying
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships/applying Website opens on February 3rd and closes on April 1st.
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.
WOW Child Care Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:03/21/2025
Description: Completion of the Child Care CTE Program
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: Criteria for this award is completion of the WOW Child Care CTE Program and a short essay on; "How did being a Big Helper influence your decision on the future?" Your plans for the future & information about yourself.
WVIA Enhanced Scholar Program Essay Contest
Amount: $500 Due Date:03/01/2025
Description: Great Teachers Essay Contest Open to grades 9-12
Website: https://www.wvia.org/great-teachers-essay-contest
Type: Local
ESSAY AWARD: Author must be a high school senior in a WVIA ESP participating school (visit www.wvia.org/education) essay must be 500 words or less Essay should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] as a .DOC, .DOCX or
PDF attachment with your last name in the filename by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 15, 2021. You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your essay. Must include author’s name, home address and phone number at the END of the essay body in the lower left corner. Must include teacher’s full name, school name and school address and phone number at the END of the essay body, lower right corner. Winners will be notified no later than Friday, April 30, 2021 via the email address used for submission. WVIA will come to your school in May to film you and your teacher’s story to be posted online at www.wvia.org. WVIA reserves the right to disqualify incomplete entries. WVIA employees and their relatives are not eligible. One winner will be recognized from each of the Luzerne, Central Susquehanna/BLAST and Northeastern Educational/Colonial Intermediate Units. Each winner (3 total) will receive a $500 award!
Essays will be judged on the following:
(1) Grammar & Spelling – 10% (2) Capitalization & Punctuation – 10% (3) Sentence Structure and flow – 10% (4) Word Choice and descriptive language – 20% (5) Support for Topic and Overall Impact of teacher – 50%
