The Community Foundation of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties is an independent, private, nonprofit organization serving Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties of northern Pennsylvania. They are dedicated to the improvement of their community. They are supported by private and public donors and seek contributions primarily from the community they serve.
Using money they have collected, they offer scholarships to students to further their education. Although the bulk of the scholarships are offered to high school seniors, some funds may be available for advanced study.
The funds held by the foundation come from individuals, families, companies, and nonprofit groups. The funds are often established to memorialize or honor an individual and the guideline for each scholarship is different. Therefore, you should read them carefully to see if you qualify.
Below is a list of scholarships currently available:
Daniel Arnold Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Daniel Arnold, killed in action in Iraq in September, 2005. Provides a college scholarship for a football player from Montrose Area High School, Daniel's alma mater.
Joan Carter Beane Memorial Scholarship:
Established by the family of the late Mrs. Beane to provide a college scholarship to a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School who has achieved at least a 3.0 GPA and has been involved with numerous school and community activities.
Dr. Raymond Bennett Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Dr. Ray Bennett, a long-time Montrose physician. Provides a college scholarship for a Montrose Area High School graduate who has maintained an 85 GPA during High School and has participated in interscholastic athletics.
David Clark Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of David Clark, a Tunkhannock Area High School graduate who passed away in 2005. Provides a college scholarship to a Tunkhannock graduate who has overcome personal adversity to graduate from High School and go on to college.
Cindi Conaty Memorial Scholarship:
Established by the family of Mrs. Conaty to provide a college or post-secondary degree program scholarship for a student from one of the six Susquehanna County High Schools who writes a winning 500 word essay explaining his or her pro-life stance and values and how those values have had an impact upon the student's life.
Bradley David Conklin Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Brad Conklin, a High School student killed in an automobile accident. Provides a college scholarship to a SusquehannaCountyHigh School graduate who excels in academics and exhibits exceptional athletic talent.
Daniel Crisman Memorial Scholarship for the Arts:
Established in memory of Daniel Crisman, who was killed in the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. Provides a college scholarship for a Montrose Area High School graduate who exhibits exceptional artistic talent and will study the visual, performing, or literary arts.
Jack Daniels Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Jack Daniels, a gifted Junior High School student/athlete who passed away in a swimming accident. Provides a college scholarship for a Tunkhannock Area High School graduate who exhibits exceptional talent in interscholastic athletics on the Track & Field team, the Cross Country team, and maintains an outstanding academic record.
Gil Depew Memorial Scholarship:
Established by the family of Mr. Depew to provide a college scholarship for a diabetic student from one of the six Susquehanna County High Schools.
Joseph Dohrer Memorial Scholarship:
Established by the estate of Mr. Dohrer when he passed away in 1985. Provides a scholarship to a Tunkhannock graduate who has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in High School, who has financial need for assistance, and will attend college or a post secondary degree program. If a 3.0 GPA is maintained in college the award will be granted for up to four years of post secondary degree education.
Donley Family Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of the Donley family siblings, Harry, Josephine, Maurice, and Paul. This scholarship provides assistance to a Blue Ridge graduate who displays a need for financial assistance. If the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA in college this will be awarded for four years.
Edwards-Napolitano Memorial Music Scholarship:
Established initially in memory of Johnny Edwards, a talented musician from Susquehanna. In 2007 the name of the fund changed to also honor Johnny's good friend and band-mate, John Napolitano, who has also passed away. This fund provides a college scholarship for a Susquehanna Community High School graduate who exhibits exceptional musical talent in vocal or instrumental performance.
Paul Fearick Memorial Scholarship:
Established by Mr. Fearick's family and friends in memory of his many years as a teacher and coach at Lackawanna Trail High School. Provides a scholarship for a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School who exhibits leadership, perseverance, dedication and academic commitment, has participated in school sports programs, and who will enter college or a post secondary degree program.
Julia Frystak Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Julia Frystak, a High School student killed in an automobile accident. Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose Area High School graduate who excels in academics and participates in athletics.
Ferdinand Graf Memorial Scholarship:
Provides a college scholarship to a Blue RidgeHigh School graduate who exhibits good sportsmanship in wrestling.
Agnes & James W. Holbert Scholarship:
Established by the children of James W. Holbert, who was in the Army Medical Corps during WWII and participated in the Normandy Invasion. The scholarship provides assistance to Elk Lake High School, and Montrose Area High School graduates who excel in academics, exhibit high moral character, and who will participate in the ROTC Program in college or enter a U.S. Military Academy.
David Hwang Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of David Hwang, a teenager killed in an automobile accident. Provides a scholarship to a Blue RidgeHigh School graduate of high moral character who has participated in interscholastic sports and whose academic achievements have led to enrollment at an institution of higher learning.
The Dutch Keller Memorial Scholarship:
Established by Mr. Keller's family in memory of this legendary Tunkhannock coach who passed away in 1967. For a student ranked in the top third of Tunkhannock's graduating class who has earned at least five varsity letters during high school.
Kingsley Civic Club Scholarship:
Established by the Kingsley Civic Club to provide three annual college scholarships to Mountain View High School graduates who have maintained a 3.0 GPA in a college preparatory curriculum and who write winning essays regarding their greatest accomplishments in High School.
John Krupinski Memorial Scholarship:
In memory of John Krupinski, Montrose High School basketball star, and first Business Manager of the Montrose Area School District. Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose graduate who will major in business, economics, or the business application of technology.
Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce Pauline MacNeal Memorial Scholarship:
Established by the Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce to honor past member Mrs. Pauline MacNeal and to provide college tuition assistance to graduates of Elk Lake and Montrose Area School Districts who will major in a business related field.
Montrose Business and Professional Women's Scholarship:
Provides a college scholarship to a graduate of a Susquehanna County high school who will further his or her education in preparation for entering the business or health care professions, or to an adult seeking further education.
Morgan R. Potter Memorial Scholarship:
In memory of Morgan Potter, a college student who passed away unexpectadly. Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose High School graduate who exhibits school spirit and has maintained good grades.
Mountain View Alumni Association Robert W. Klenk Scholarship:
Established by the Mountain View School District Alumni Association in honor of Mr. Klenk, former Principal of the Elementary School and of the High School. Provides a scholarship to a graduate who will attend college to pursue a degree in education and who exhibits a need for financial assistance.
Mountain ViewSchool District Alumni Association Scholarship:
Provides a college scholarship to a Mountain View student in good standing who will matriculate at college or a post secondary degree program.
The Claire Williams O'Neil Foundation Scholarship:
The Claire Williams O'Neil Foundation was established by the family of Mrs. O'Neil who was an admired and inspirational teacher in Susquehanna. The Foundation provides a college scholarship to Susquehanna Community students who exhibit extraordinary goals, but who might otherwise have difficulty attending the highest quality universities to further their education. Click here to link to The O'Neil Foundation's web site for more information.
Albert M. Purdy Music Scholarship:
Established by the Tunkhannock Area High School Band Boosters Association in honor of retired teacher Albert Purdy. Provides a college scholarship to a Tunkhannock graduate who will study the musical arts.
Reginald Sanger & Florence MacGowan Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Mr. Sanger and Mrs. MacGowan who were brother and sister who retired to the ElkLake area. The scholarship is for an ElkLake student who has exhibited good citizenship and has maintained a 3.0 GPA during High School.
Nicholas Severcool Memorial Scholarship:
Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose High School student who has overcome personal adversity in order to graduate and go onto a postsecondary degree program.
Dr. W. Dayton Shelly Memorial Music Scholarship Fund:
Established by the family and friends of Dr. Shelly to memorialize his love of music, this fund grants a scholarship to a graduating Tunkhannock Area High School senior who has exhibited a life-long love and appreciation of music.
The Andrew M. Snitzer Memorial Scholarship:
Provides a college scholarship to a Blue RidgeHigh School graduate of high moral character who will attend college to train for a career in education.
The Margaret Stone Music Scholarship Endowment:
Established by Mrs. Stone, HoughtonCollege class of '45, to assist a Music Major attending her alma mater.
Susquehanna Fire Department Scholarship Fund:
Established by the Susquehanna Fire Department to assist a Susquehanna Community student who has demonstrated a strong sense of volunteerism and community service.
Maurice D. Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship:
In Memory of Maurice Taylor, a legendary music man from Montrose, the scholarship will benefit a student from Montrose or ElkLake who plans to major in music in college.
Technology for Tomorrow Scholarship:
Established anonymously by a Montrose family, this endowment provides a scholarship for a graduating Montrose Area High School Senior who will enter a post secondary degree program for technology or industrial arts training. Student must be in good standing, display good character and citizenship qualities. The student's grades and finanical need may also be considered.
The Susquehanna CountyChristmas Basketball Tournament Scholarship:
Established by the school districts in SusquehannaCounty to provide college scholarships to students from the teams that participate in the Annual Susquehanna County Christmas Basketball Tournament every December. Tax-deductible donations to the fund are always welcome.
Kermit Van Cott Horticulture Scholarship:
Established by the Van Cott family in honor of their father, Kermit, a long-time nurseryman from New Milford. Provides a college scholarship to a Blue RidgeHigh School graduate who exhibits an appreciation for our natural environment and who has an economic need for assistance.
Frank J. Valvano Memorial Scholarship:
Established in memory of Frank J.Valvano, a retired Tunkhannock Area School District administrator, who passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident while en route back to the Milton Hershey School where he was a house parent. Provides a scholarship to a Tunkhannock Area graduate who is a good, solid student, and who exemplifies Valvano's outstanding character and varied interests.
Matthew Van Fleet Memorial Automotive Scholarship:
Established by Matthew's parents and his sister in memory of Matt who passed away in an automobile accident. The scholarship provides assistance to a student who will study automotive technology and who writes a winning essay about why he or she has chosen that field and also addresses the future of automotive technology. The scholarship is available to students from all the school districts in Susquehanna and WyomingCounties.
John J. and Ann Vitale Scholarship:
Available to alumni from the six school districts in Susquehanna County who are in their final year of college or graduate school and who have incurred student debt.
Mathew James White Memorial Scholarship:
In memory of Mathew White, a High School student killed in an automobile accident. Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose High School graduate who writes a winning essay about the hazards of adolescent substance abuse.
Robert Wood Memorial Scholarship:
In memory of Robert Wood, who in 1955 started the Montrose Minute Men Ambulance Service. Provides a college scholarship to a Montrose High School graduate who will study the medical professions or become a Paramedic.
The Community Foundation provides scholarships to local families who earn an annual income of less than $50,000 and who send their children to the certain Pre-Schools and tuition based K-12 programs (check with the foundation for more details).
