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Scholarships List of SAF Scholarships List Scholarship
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Caroline Ace, LPN/Angela Muchal, LPN Scholarship Fund | A scholarship for students who matriculate in the Practical Nursing Program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County who is recommended by the CTC. Established by Theresa Parker, LPN, Donna Walker, LPN, Angela Muchal, LPN and Northeastern Pennsylvania League of Licensed Practical Nurses. Date Established: 08/10 |
| Catherine A. Alu Memorial Scholarship Fund | This fund was established by Joseph Alu and family and friends in loving memory of Josephs wife, Catherine A. Alu. A scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior at Dunmore High School for educational expenses at an institution of higher education. Date Established: 09/03 |
| American Legion A. Pierson Hurd Academic Scholarship | Established by the American Legion A. Pierson Hurd Post 236 in Blakely, PA for a scholarship for a student from Blakely Borough whose family member(s) have served or are serving in the military. Date Established: 10/10 |
| The Anchorman Fund | Established by Mr. & Mrs. John R. Pesavento for a student graduating from The Commonwealth Medical College to assist with costs of a residency program or further study in medicine.
Date Established: 06/11 |
| Todd Angelo Memorial Scholarship Award Fund | A memorial scholarship fund established by thye Scranton District Dental Society to support dental students' education in honor and memory of Dr. Todd Angelo. Date Established: 12/2011 |
| Donald P. Becker Wallenpaupack Scholarship Fund | Lois Becker created this fund in memory of her husband to support the scholarship program at Wallenpaupack High School. Date Established: 12/07 |
| Sarah Beth Beynon Memorial Scholarship Fund | Established by the family and friends of Sarah Beth Beynon to honor her memory by creating scholarships for cancer cure research and studies in environmental science. Date Established: 10/94 |
| Blakely Borough Scholarship Association Fund | This fund provides an annual scholarship for an outstanding graduating student from Blakely to be used for college expenses. It was established by the Blakely Borough Scholarship Association. Date Established: 08/90 |
| Margaret Briggs/Lackawanna College Scholarship Fund | Margaret Briggs Foundation established this fund. Two scholarships are awarded annually to students attending Lackawanna College. Date Established: 11/02 |
| Sean J. Calpin Automotive Technology Scholarship | Established as a memorial to Sean by his family and friends. It provides a scholarship for a student in automotive technology (or other similar technology) at Johnson College. Date Established: 05/06 |
| Joseph J. Costa Memorial Scholarship Fund | Lawrence F. and James J. Costa established a fund in their fathers memory. The award is presented annually to a student or students at Lackawanna College who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and citizenship. Date Established: 10/93 |
| Jeffrey Morgan Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund | Established in 2000 as a scholarship award by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Davis & family in memory of their son, Jeffrey Morgan Davis. Date Established: 02/00 |
| Dulcey Degilio Scholarship Fund | Established by family and friends of Dulcey to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of Abington Heights High School who will be pursuing a college or university degree. Date Established: 08/05 |
| Danielle Faramelli Scholarship Fund | Debbie and Daniel Faramelli created a memorial scholarship in their daughters name for a graduate of Valley View High School for educational expenses at a college or university to pursue a degree in art. Date Established: 03/08 |
| Neal J. Fasula Scholarship Fund | A scholarship created by the Fasula family and friends to honor Neal Fasula, founder of Gerritys market, who was a man who cared deeply about his family, his community, and his employees. The scholarship reflects Neals desire and his familys wish to further the educational development of the employees of Gerritys Supermarket. Date Established: 09/03 |
| Willard M. Henkelman, Esq. Scholarship Fund | This fund was established by Citizens Savings Association in memory of a revered attorney in our community, Willard M. Henkelman. A scholarship will be awarded annually to students from this area who will matriculate at Princeton University. Date Established: 02/00 |
| Jefferson Scholarship Fund | The Jefferson Foundation established a fund to carry out the Jefferson Scholarship Award for scholarships which are presented annually to qualified students in nursing programs or related fields of study at colleges or universities. Date Established: 06/04 |
| Junior League of Scranton Scholarship Fund | The Junior League of Scranton created a scholarship that will be given to a female graduating senior at Scranton High School or West Scranton High School for colleges, universities or vocational school degrees Date Established: 02/05 |
| John & Grace Kreig Scholarship Fund | Assists a graduating student from Riverside Jr./Sr. High School with educational expenses at a college, university or institution of higher learning. Date Established: 03/07 |
| Lackawanna Neighbors Joseph H. Young Scholarship Fund | Lackawanna Neighbors established this fund in honor of Joseph H. Young. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior who is a resident of Midtown Apartments for higher educational expenses. Date Established: 08/99 |
| Dr. E. C. LaCoe Scholarship Fund | Students from Abington Heights High School will benefit from the Dr. E.C. LaCoe Scholarship, established through gifts from Dr. LaCoe and friends as he retired as Superintendent of the Abington Heights School District. Date Established: 05/03 |
| Greg Legg NEPA Diamond Scholarship Fund | A scholarship for a student from Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties who has played baseball in a high school program and will be enrolled in an institution of higher learning following high school graduation. The student must have been a member of the Lackawanna County All Regional Baseball Team as selected by the Scranton Times Tribune or a member of the Luzerne County Baseball All Star Team as selected by the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice and Hazleton Standard Speaker. The scholarship was established by Greg Legg, of the Phillies and Red Barons teams, and friends. Date Established: 08/10 |
| Richard and Sally Marquardt Education Fund | Richard and Sally Marquardt established this fund to provide grants to the scholarship endowment funds of college level educational institutions in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 12/96 |
| Joseph P. McDonald Memorial Fund | The family of the former principal of Dunmore High School established this fund, to honor his memory. It provides three scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Dunmore High School. Date Established: 09/86 |
| Jennifer Morgan Scholarship Fund | The family of Jennifer Morgan established a scholarship fund in her memory to be awarded annually to a graduating senior of Pittston Area High School who will pursue a degree in the field of education. Date Established: 09/97 |
| Russell J. OMalley and James E. OBrien Memorial Scholarship Fund | Judith Graziano, John OBrien and an anonymous donor in memory of Russell J. OMalley, Esq. and James E. OBrien, Esq. This fund provides a scholarship for a caddie or other employee of the Country Club of Scranton who is attending a public or private secondary or post-secondary educational institution. Date Established: 04/99 |
| Joseph(Firp) and Charles Pacino Scholarship Fund | Established in 2010 through the estate of Lena Pacino for a graduating senior of Lakeland High School pursuing higher education. The scholarship is meant to honor the residents of Mayfield and to remember the dedication and affection of the Pacino family for their hometown. Date Established: 03/10 |
| John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento All Saints Interparochial Academy Scholarship Fund for Holy Cross High School | John and Maureen Pesavento established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to Holy Cross High School to an eighth-grade student at All Saints Interparochial Academy. Date Established: 06/05 |
| John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Keystone College Scholarship Fund | A scholarship for a Lackawanna County high school graduate who enrolls as a full time undergraduate student at Keystone College. Date Established: 01/06 |
| John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Lackawanna College Scholarship Fund | A scholarship for a Lackawanna County high school graduate who enrolls as a full time undergraduate student at Lackawanna College. Date Established: 07/06 |
| John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento All Saints Interparchial Academy Scholarship Fund for Scranton Preparatory School | John and Maureen Pesavento established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to Scranton Preparatory School School to an eighth-grade student at All Saints Interparochial Academy. Date Established: 06/05 |
| Jane H. Rushmore Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund | Dr. Richard C. Rushmore and his family established this nursing scholarship in memory of his wife, Jane H. Rushmore. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the practical nursing program at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. Date Established: 06/95 |
| George Schautz Memorial Scholarship Fund | Established in 1999 by Georges two daughters, Mindi Schautz and Jodi Crimmel, and an anonymous donor. The scholarship may be presented annually to two graduating seniors at a high school in Lackawanna or Wyoming County for educational expenses for higher education or a service learning program. Date Established: 09/99 |
| Chris Till Sender Scholarship Fund | The family and friends of Chris Till Sender created this memorial scholarship in memory of a courageous and admired woman. The Fund will help with educational expenses for the recipient who attends a school of cosmetology in Lackawanna County. Date Established: 03/04 |
| Dr. Bernard Shair Memorial Scholarship Fund | Mrs. Bernard Shair established a memorial fund for her late, beloved husband, who was a community leader for many years. The fund provides a scholarship for a student who has graduated from the University of Scranton and is attending dental school. Date Established: 09/88 |
| Edward C. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund | The friends and family of Edward C. Snyder created a scholarship fund for educational costs for a student at a college or other institution of performing arts to prepare for a career in the performing arts. Date Established: 12/03 |
| James F. Swift Scholarship Fund | 4 year renewable scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors at a high schools in Lackawanna County for educational expenses at a college or other accredited educational institution. Date Established: 07/02 |
| Ann Wall Scholarship Fund | This fund was established by the family of Ann Wall as a memorial scholarship for a college or business school student from Lackawanna Trail High School. Date Established: 12/03 |
| Ashley & Erin Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund | Established by an anonymous donor in memory of Ashley and Erin Williams. A scholarship is presented annually to a senior at North Pocono High School for higher education expenses. Date Established: 01/02 |
| Midori Yamanouchi-Rynn, Ph.D. Scholarship Fund | A scholarship fund established in 2009 by Dr. Jay Nathan in honor of Midori Yamanouchi-Rynn, Ph.D. to assist local high school students with expenses at a local college. Date Established: 06/09 |