Felins Family Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

Established in December 2021 by Dr. Raymond Felins, the Felins Family Scholarship Fund provides three (3) scholarship awards to graduating seniors from North Pocono High School. The scholarship awards include: 

– Felins Family Tennis Scholarship Award 

– Felins Family Marching Band Scholarship Award

– Felins Family Science Olympiad Scholarship Awards

Application: North Pocono Guidance Office

Fendrock Family Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

In 2009 the Fendrock family began to recognize graduating students of Carbondale Area Jr./Sr. High School (CAHS) with an annual scholarship. That scholarship was endowed in November 2021 with the creation of the Fendrock Family Fund. The Fund will support, via financial awards, graduating CAHS students who pursue post-secondary education. 

The Fund is named for John J. and Cecelia (Stefanides) Fendrock, the six children they raised in their home in Simpson, PA, and their descendants. The formal education of John and Cecelia ended with grade school, but their belief in the importance of lifelong learning is their legacy.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal

GaryInspiredMe Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

One student from public/private high school in Lackawanna County and one from a public/private high school in Luzerne county. Applicants need to demonstrate academic excellence, good citizenship, participation in an athletic group within school or the community and be an active member of a faith based or religious organization.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal

Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

A graduating male high school senior residing in Lackawanna, Luzerne or Wayne County who is playing in a high school baseball program. Preference will be given to a previous/present member of the All-Star team for Lackawanna League or the Wyoming Valley Conference. Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, and community service. Financial need is not a stated criterion, but may be considered in selecting a candidate.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal

Harry and Carol Kuzmick Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

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.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal

James F. Swift Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

Scholarship available to 20 Graduating Seniors from Lackawanna County High Schools. 75% of the scholarships are to be for students attending local colleges. The recipients of these scholarships have demonstrated academic success, have been committed to community and school activities and have high recommendations from their teachers as having the ability to set realistic and obtainable goals. No more than two recipients per private, public or charter high school will be selected. Awards may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance (as determined by the school) in a full-time course of study. Students attending a two-year school and planning to enroll in a four-year school (including four-year schools outside of Lackawanna County) may receive a total of three renewals on the basis of satisfactory academic performance (as determined by the school) and full-time
enrollment.

Application: Scranton Area Community Foundation Website/ Scholarship America Portal

James M. Akens North Pocono Athletic Trust Fund

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior from North Pocono High School with the intention to pursue a college degree. Must have the proven ability to participate at a college level in at least one of the following three sports: basketball, football or baseball. Applicant must have a grade point average in his or her academic school career that shall not be below the average grade point average of his or her class, and said average must have been maintained during his or her entire high school career. A committee comprised of the principal, head football coach, head male and female basketball coaches, head baseball coach and head softball coach shall make the selection from those students who meet the above qualifications.

Application: North Pocono High School Guidance Department

Jane H. Rushmore Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

A student matriculating in practical nursing at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County who has completed at least one level at the time of his/her selection for the scholarship and shall be enrolled as a student at the Career Technology Center in the Practical Nursing Program when the scholarship is granted. Demonstration of academic achievement, good citizenship/service to others, and leadership. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the Practical Nursing Program using following general guidelines.

Application: Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Practical Nursing Program

Jason Evans Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

A graduating senior from Abington Heights High School who has been a member of the wrestling team and demonstrated leadership. Financial need is not a stated criterion, and will not be considered in selecting a candidate for the scholarship.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal

Jefferson Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

These scholarships shall be presented annually to qualified seniors from any high school in Lackawanna County for regular courses of study in a nursing program, or in a related field of study, at a college or university. Applicants are selected on demonstrate academic achievement and/or be an honor student, good citizenship and service to others, leadership and financial need.

Application: SAF online scholarship portal