Available Scholarships for the 2017-2018 Academic Year

Available Scholarships for the 2017-2018 Academic Year

1.  2018 Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship

·  $750 Scholarship for Senior student from NEPA

·  Applicant should excel at math and be pursuing a math related field

·  Online application can be found at https://goo.gl/forms/vET7qwsf3IncpKz93

·  Transcript and recommendation letter from one of the student’s math teachers is required.

·  Application window October 1, 2017-March 16, 2018

·  Questions: Vincent Pricci at

2.  GE –Regan Foundation Scholarship Program

·  $40,000 scholarship program for seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship

·  Application online at Reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or on Facebook at facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships

·  Deadline January 4, 2018

3.  2018 Teacher of the Year Award

·  $2500 Scholarship

·  Write an essay about a past or present teacher explaining how they’ve impacted your life

·  www.mattburnehonda.com/teacherof theyear.htm

·  Deadline April 30, 2018

4.  American Legion Essay Contest

·  Open to any student grade 9-12

·  Must write an essay 500 to 1000 words on “What Does Being A Patriot Mean To Me?”

·  Eligible to compete for scholarships from $2,500-$3,500.

·  See guidance for more information

5.  American Legion Oratorical Contest

·  Open to any student grade 9-12

·  Consists of 2 parts, one a memorized oration and an extemporary oration on an assigned topic.

·  Scholarships from $7500-$4000

6.  Joseph P Gavenonis Scholarhip

·  High school senior who is child/grandchild of a PA Legionnaire

·  Student must be seeking a 4 year degree

·  Information can be found at:

http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs

7.  Robert W. Valimont Endowment

·  High school senior who is child/grandchild of a PA Legionnaire

·  Student must be seeking a 2 year career-oriented education

·  Information can be found at:

http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs

8.  Robert Trace Essay Contest

·  For students 15-18 years of age who is child/grandchild of a PA Legionnaire living or deceased or a child of a PA soldier killed as a result of war on terrorism.

·  300-500 word essay on the topic of Patriotism and Citizenship-What America means to me?”

·  $500 scholarship

9.  Penn East Federal Credit Union Scholarship

·  Parent/Guardian must be a member of Penn East

·  Student must join credit union to apply

·  Graduating senior who will be attending an accredited university.

·  Student must demonstrate: academic excellence, citizenship, community and school involvement

·  Applications available in guidance

·  $2500 scholarship

·  Deadline: February 1, 2018

10. The Roy W. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarship

·  Scholarships for students entering 4 year, 2 year and military related schools.

·  Student must have a 2.0-4.0 gpa

·  Parents household income must be less than $90,000

·  Application available in the guidance office

·  Deadline : Thursday, March 15, 2018

11. Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship

·  Graduating senior who has demonstrated commitment through community service activities

·  Academic achievement

·  Must reside in Lackawanna or Wayne County

·  $6300 Scholarship

·  Must receive letter of recommendation from agency/program funded by United Way (includes: American Red Cross, The ARC, Boys and girls club, Salvation Army,etc)

·  Applications available in guidance

·  Deadline March 31, 2018

12. Corabelle Chappell Scholarship

·  Resident of Lackawanna County

·  Must be attending Lackawanna County High School

·  GPA Minimum 2.5

·  Demonstrate high personal character and leadership

·  Demonstrate financial need

·  Must be attending Keystone College

·  Apply online at www.csascholars.org

·  Deadline March 8, 2018

13. James Swift Scholarship

·  Senior graduating from high school in Lackawanna County

·  Planning to attend one of the following: Summit University, Johnson College, Keystone College, Penn State Worthington, Lackawanna College, Marywood University or University of Scranton.

·  $4000 renewal scholarship

·  Apply online at www.safdn.org

·  Deadline March 15, 2018

14. The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association Scholarship

·  For students interested in studying the public relations field or related subjects (i.e. journalism, English, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, etc.).

·  The candidate should have maintained a 3.0 GPA, and have been accepted to or applied at a two or four-year college, vocational-technical school, or other institution of higher learning.

·  Applications and more information are available on the PenSPRA website at: http://www.penspra.org/ScholarshipInfo.aspx

·  Deadline March 9, 2018

15. Dickson City Civic Center Scholarship

·  Awarded to 2 graduating seniors who live in Dickson City

·  $500 scholarship

·  Submit application(see guidance)

·  2Letters of recommendation attesting to your community service/involvement, character and citizenship

·  500 word essay or less describing how you have been involved in bettering your community.

·  Detailed list of community involvement and extra-curricular activities

·  Deadline March 1, 2018

16. PA American Water Stream of Learning Scholarship

·  $1000 scholarship

·  Students must be majoring in environmental science, biology, engineering or chemistry

·  Complete application. See guidance

·  Letter of recommendation

·  One page essay on your career interest

·  GPA 3.0 or higher

·  Deadline March 23, 2018

17. The Century Club of Scranton

·  Student attending college in PA

·  Pursuing a degree in nursing or allied medical fields

·  3 Letters of recommendation

·  One page typed essay

·  Applications available in guidance

·  Deadline April 6, 2018

18. Hermine Solt Scholarship

·  This scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in the business field

·  Financial Need

·  3.0 GPA or higher

·  School Activities (Clubs,Sports,Music)

·  Work, community and/or volunteer activities

·  Attendance

·  Personal statement

·  Application available in guidance

·  $500

·  Deadline: March 1, 2018

19. NE Pennsylvania Audubon Society

·  $4000 scholarship($1000 per year)

·  Graduating senior interested in an environmental field: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Forestry, Fish, Game or Wildlife resources, Ecology and/or Environmental Science.

·  Application available online at http://www.nepaaudubon.org/about/scholarships

·  Deadline April 30, 2018

20. Jay Saunders Memorial Scholarship

·  Graduating senior who has made positive contributions to both the school and outside community through participation in extracurricular activities/sports and community service.

·  Essay highlighting the above qualities and your engagement in these activities, what you have done the past 4 years and what your plans are for the future

·  $500

·  Email essay to

·  Deadline May 1, 2018

21. Chris Till Sender Scholarship Fund

·  Student attending cosmetology school

·  Community service/involvement

·  Personal essay describing goals

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline April 4, 2018

22. Jefferson Scholarship Fund

·  Student studying field of nursing

·  Academic achievement/honor student

·  Leadership

·  Financial need

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline April 1, 2018

23. Gary Inspired Me Scholarship

·  Academic excellence

·  Good citizenship

·  Participation in an athletic group within school or community

·  Active member of a faith based or religious organization

·  Essay describing how they are an inspirational person

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline April 1, 2018

24. Fraternal Order of Police

·  $500 scholarship for student interested in pursuing criminal justice or becoming a municipal police officer

·  Application available in guidance

·  500 word essay

·  Deadline May 1, 2018

25. Kiwanis Club of Scranton

·  500-1000 word essay describing college goals, personal circumstances and commitment to community service.

·  2 letters of recommendation

·  Must be attending either Keystone, college, Marywood University or the University of Scranton.

·  Copy of Transcript

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline April 6, 2018

26. William Popovich Memorial Scholarship

·  Senior living in Lackawanna County pursuing a degree in agriculture or veterinary science

·  Majors such as : agribusiness, animal science, agricultural engineering, crop science, or agronomy

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline May 18, 2018

27. Nancey and William Lange Memorial Scholarship

·  Senior living in Lackawanna County pursuing a degree in the environment.

·  Majors such as: environmental studies, engineering, wildlife resource management, natural resource conservation, parks & recreation or forest sciences.

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline May 18, 2018

28. Feel Good Charities-Paying It Forward

·  One student from all districts in Lackawanna County will receive $500.

·  Student must exemplify the concept of paying it forward by being kind to others and making others in the community feel good about life.

·  Application available in the guidance office.

·  Deadline April 30, 2018

29. Melvin-Deininger Scholarship Fund

·  Graduating from Lackawanna County School

·  Continuing education after graduation at a college, university, or trade school in Pennsylvania

·  Graduating with a B average or better

·  At least on parent who served in the military and/or one parent who is deceased.

·  Application available in guidance

30. Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women of Lackawanna County

·  $750 award

·  Female senior from Lackawanna County interested in government or politics.

·  Must be registered republican or mother must be registered republican.

·  3.0 GPA

·  Application available in guidance

·  Deadline, Monday April 16, 2018