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A.B.A.T.E. Scholarship - Robert S. Guss Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/31/2024
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.
Ann Marie Simons Sportsmanship Award Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (2) Due Date:05/10/2024
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.
ASCP: Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Due Date:05/01/2024
Description: Medical Laboratory
Type: Local
USE THEIR QR code located in guidance office or at scholarhsip lab on Wednesday in the library during block 3. Eligibility Criteria: To foster a more inclusive and diverse laboratory workforce, this scholarship is looking for students from underrepresented populations or from underserved areas within the United States of America, seeking to serve underserved communities
with their education. Additionally, applicants must be a student or laboratorian
interested in pursuing a higher degree from a NAACLS-accredited PBT, MLA, MLT,
MLS, or HTL program. Scan the QR code to access our online application. All applications
and supplemental documents must be submitted by Friday,
May 31st, 2024. Recipients will be notified by August 1st, 2024.
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Pocono Real Estate LV Award
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/05/2024
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Building Trades/Design/Real Estate
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION-Must be going into building trades, design or real estate. College or trade school not necessary.
C. Francis Thorsen University of Scranton Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:05/19/2024
Description: Accepted Student: University of Scranton
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.
Caleb's Pennies Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:05/01/2024
Description: Child Oriented Career along with Community Service
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION- Applicants should include a detailed write up of their involvement with children as well as their experiences. Students who are involved with children specifically through community service and extra-curricular activities are encouraged to apply, as well as students who plan on pursuing a career that is child oriented.
GDS Fair Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:06/01/2024
EMail: [email protected]
Description: GDS Fair Essay Contest
Website: http://[email protected]
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION- *See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Student must be a member/child/grandchild of a member of the GDS Fair and have contributed significantly to the preparation and/or conduct of the Fair within the past 3 years. Student must be a senior of WASD and furthering their education in 2 to 4 year program in college or trade school. Application must be post marked no earlier than March 1, 2024 and no later than June 1, 2024. This scholarship will be presented at opening night of the GDS Fair, Auge 23, 2024.
Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 Due Date:05/01/2024
EMail: [email protected]
Description: General
Website: https://honesdalejaycees.org/scholarship-application/
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION- http://honesdalejaycees.org/scholarship-application/ Due May 1st 2024. Online applicationreads 2022 but does open for you to apply. Criteria: Emphasis on students actively involved in volunteering and community service. Teacher recommendations, resume to include extracurricular activities and work experience. Must include essay on secondary education plans, field of interest and reason for choosing this field, your future ambitions
John P. & Elizabeth Knash Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/01/2024
Description: Agriculture/Horticulture/Floral design
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR APPLICATION-*See schoology attached application or school counselor office. Must be a resident of Wayne County, attending an accredited college majoring in horticulture/ floral design or related field such as agriculture, agribusiness, etc.
League of Women Voters of Pike County High School Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/01/2024
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 essay topic: Citizenship and Civics and attach letter(s) of acceptance to college or university, trade/vocational school or the military. The recipient must show good citizenship and discipline. Applicant must provide a list of high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, art, music, etc.) along with volunteer service and/or community activities. Parental permission is required if under 18 years of age. Please submit completed essay with application and parent’s signed permission form to the League of Women Voters, c/o Bonnie Samuelsen, 113 Great Bear Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 or submit via email to [email protected]. Must be postmarked or delivered by email by May 1, 2023.
Mark Graziadio Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000 Due Date:05/01/2024
EMail: [email protected]
Description: Wayne County Senior
Type: Local
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: The Wayne County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce the first Mark Graziadio MemorialScholarship. This scholarship, in the amount of $1000, has been established in the memory of Mark
Graziado, past Chairperson of the Wayne County Democratic Committee. Mark was deeply committed to the ideals which shaped the United States of America and devoted much of his life to service in our local community. Wayne County residents owe a debt ofgratitude to Mark for his tireless efforts. We hope that this scholarship inspires community activism in Wayne county. The successful applicant will complete a short essay on civic engagement (approximately 500 words) and be able to verify the
following:Wayne County, PA resident, High school senior graduating in June 2024, Acceptance into a post-secondary educational program.Deadline is May 1, 2024. The recipient and his or her school will be notified May 15, 2024.
NAMI Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/15/2024
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?
Richard A. Caridi Community Contribution Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Due Date:05/06/2024
Description: Volunteerism
Type: Local
WAHS APPLICATION: The Donor of the Richard A. Caridi Community Contribution Scholarship is looking for candidates who have served their community in some way – ex., participation in the fire department, volunteering at community events/outreaches, etc.
Statewide ~ Current College Students - The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:06/15/2024
EMail: https://lariatfoundation.org/scholarships/
Description: STEM Studies COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY
Type: State
AWARD FOR STUDENT IN COLLEGE: Please see details regarding scholarship opportunities be visiting: LariatFoundation.org Our Lariat STEM Scholarship is directed towards students between 18-24, from lower-income families in rural areas, who are pursuing a degree in math or science. Example Eligible Degree Programs - Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering - Biosciences & Pre-med - Chemical Engineering - Chemistry - Materials Science and Engineering - Mathematics - Nuclear Engineering - Oceanography - Physics. Details of Scholarship: Students awarded the scholarship, and who continue to meet eligibility requirements, will receive funding annually as follows: $6,000 as a Freshmen /$6,000 as a Sophomore / $8,000 as a Junior/$10,000 as a Senior
Statewide ~ Heisman High School Award
Amount: Certificate Due Date:10/18/2024
Description: Athletic
Website: https://heismanscholarship.com/
Type: State
STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES YOU TO USE THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2023HeismanHighSchoolScholarship DUE October 17, 2023 3:00 pm/PT 6:00 pm ET: The Heisman High School Scholarship program will recognize a winner from each high school in the nation that has student participation in the Program by way of application. The top male and female applicants from each state will be awarded $1,000. Among the top male and female applicants from each state, the twelve (12) most outstanding will be identified as national finalists and win at least $2,000. Of the national finalists, a male and a female winner will be selected as the winner of the $10,000 National Heisman High School Scholarship. Community-minded scholar-athletes can learn more and apply at https://heismanscholarship.com.
Wallenpaupack Area Education Association Scholarship
Amount: $TBA Due Date:05/05/2024
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 5th 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.
