Scranton Area Community Foundation has served as administrator of the Robert H. Spitz Foundation since 2016. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation and supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Formed in 2015 through the estate of Mr. Spitz, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports an array of projects

• Student must be a graduating female senior from Pittston Area High School.
• Student must demonstrate academic achievement, good citizenship, and leadership.

• Student must be a graduating senior from Dunmore High School.
• Student must be intending to pursue a degree in education.
• Preference will be shown for students who intend to pursue a degree in special education, and who demonstrate kindness, care, and compassion for others.

• Student must be a graduating senior at Scranton High School or West Scranton High School.
• Student must demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship, community service to others, and leadership.

• Student must be a graduating senior at Scranton High School.
• Student must have been accepted into vocational, technical school, or a 2-4 year college or university.
• Student demonstrates good scholarship, citizenship, and service to others.
• Preference will be given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend a post-secondary school.