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Just scroll down the page to see scholarships in name order. Where available applications can be printed by clicking the link below the scholarship description, otherwise check with the schools guidance office. Good luck in your search!
Sandra L. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the family and friends of Sandra L. Alexander. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship funds for a graduating senior from Sharon High School.
Scott Andrzejewski Memorial Scholarship
Established in January 2011 by
the family of Scott Andrzejewski, this memorial scholarship fund serves
to honor Scott's distinguished teaching and child psychology career,
along with his community involvement by providing an annual scholarship
to a graduating senior baseball or softball player of Hickory High
School who has at least a 3.0 grade point average and who will be
furthering his/her education at an accredited college or university.
Emerson A. Baughman, Agnes F. Baughman and David E. Baughman Endowed Scholarship
This fund will provide one (1) $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Greenville, Reynolds, Commodore Perry or Jamestown area school districts who plans to pursue a 4-year bachelor's degree from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.
Chris Bellich Memorial Education Scholarship
This fund was started to honor the memory of Chris Bellich, a Farrell native and longtime Greenville School District educator. The fund will grant an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Greenville High School who intends to pursue a career in education.
Jody Ray Billingsley Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established for graduating seniors of Franklin Area Senior High School who plan to further his or her education at a college or university. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student and will be paid in two increments..
Kyle Bly Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to honor the memory of Kyle Bly, a Thiel College student at the time of his death, by providing up to $500 in scholarship monies toward the purchase of books to a graduating senior of a Mercer County high school that plans to continue his or her education at Thiel College where he or she will major in computer information technology. Although Kyle’s life ended prematurely, his parents hope to spread the message to parents and their children about the significance of forming meaningful relationships with your children and the true meaning of “no regrets.”
Ryan A. Bonner Scholarship Fund
The Ryan A. Bonner Scholarship Fund was established through donations to the Artman Foundation by Mr. Justin Bonner, a Hickory High School alumnus Class of 1996. The scholarship is named in honor of his son Ryan A. Bonner. In Keeping with his value for community service and in recognition of his belief that a college degree is an important component to one’s eventual success, Mr. Bonner annually funds a scholarship for a Hickory High School graduating senior who is underprivileged and in need of financial help to pursue a four year college degree program.
Raymond and Mildred Bost Memorial Scholarship Fund
Raymond and Mildred Bost were active in education in Northern Mercer County for more than 30 years. This scholarship fund was created by their family and friends to provide scholarships for graduating seniors from Reynolds High School and Jamestown High School, who demonstrate a positive attitude to succeed but my be hampered by financial need pursuing his/her higher education goals. Students who have struggled and persevered to become academically successful will receive strong consideration.
Ashley Ann Bryan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this memorial scholarship fund is to provide two $2,000.00 scholarships awarded to one male and one female Hickory High School students who have proven scholastic abilities, exhibited leadership qualities, and are of high moral character.
The Rebecca Jones Brysh Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this memorial scholarship fund is to provide one (1) scholarship each to one female and one male graduating Farrell High School senior who: participated in at least one athletic event during one scholastic year; maintained an overall grade point average of not less than 3.0 for the 10th, 11th and 12th grade years; and is admitted to a full-time post-high school education program.
Douglas Case Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the 1977 graduating class of Neshannock High School to honor the memory of Douglas Case by providing scholarship funds graduating seniors from Neshannock High School.
Madeline Cashdollar Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound Grove City High
School senior who is a student athlete meeting a certain criteria.
Please check with the Guidance Office for more information.
Tim Cashdollar Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound Grove City High
School senior who is a student athlete meeting a certain criteria.
Please check with the Guidance Office for more information.
Charlton Dental Professional Scholarship Fund
Created by Dr. Dennis Charlton, the purpose of this fund is to provide
scholarship funds for a graduating senior or graduate of Lakeview High
School who is pursuing training to become a dental hygienist, expanded
function dental assistant(EFDA), or a community health dental
coordinator(CDHC). This scholarship may also be used to provide
scholarships to students pursuing certification in other dental related
fields.
Steven Chavara Memorial Scholarship Fund
Steven Chavara was well known among sports enthusiasts in Mercer County. For more than 17 years he officiated at both high school and college volleyball matches. In 1997 he was tragically taken from his family and our community by an industrial accident. Through the creation of the Steven Chavara Memorial Scholarship Fund his family has created a lasting memory honoring this man who was beloved by so many. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for student athletes who participate in Volleyball programs from the following area high schools: Farrell, Sharon, Hermitage, West Middlesex, Sharpsville, Kennedy Christian and Brookfield.
Louis M. Colella Memorial Music Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide a $1,000 annual scholarship to one high school senior from Mercer County in Pennsylvania who has excelled in the area of music performance during his or her high school career. The candidate will have chosen to pursue a career in music education or performance while attending Grove City or Westminster colleges in Pennsylvania, or Youngstown State University in Ohio.
C & M Scholarship Fund
Established in September 2011 by E. Mack Parrott and Cathy B. Parrott, this fund will assist individuals in obtaining skills needed to achieve independent living, enable them to enjoy life's gifts and contribute back to the needs of society.
Hester A. Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this charitable fund is to provide a scholarship to a Lakeview High School senior pursuing a career in education. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: grade point average, ACT/SAT scores, school activities, noteworthy achievements, awards and recognition, work history, class rank or percentile ranking and community or personal activities.
Crisci Scholarship Foundation
This fund was created by the family of Clem Crisci to provide scholarships and general charitable grants within Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The Scholarships will be made available to graduating seniors from High Schools within Lawrence County who have at least a 2.5 grade point average and can demonstrate a financial need. The Crisci Scholarship Committee shall select the annual scholarship recipients and other grants that may be made charitable organizations.
Emedio DeBonis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jack DeBonis was someone who loved education and was dedicated to helping the people he loved pursue their educational goals. His daughter Donna, as living tribute to her father, created this fund to help the educational pursuits of students whose dreams are larger than their financial portfolio. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Sharon High School or Hickory High School who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Deist Millennium Eagle Foundation
This fund has been created by Dale and Barbara Deist to provide charitable funds and an annual scholarship to benefit Boy Scouts from the Northern Mercer County region who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout within the school year the scholarship is presented. The recipient must be planning to attend a trade school or other post-secondary institution of higher learning.
Dorothea and Louis DiGiorgi Scholarship Fund
Created in December 2010, this fund will award a $10,000 scholarship, payable in increments of $2,500 over four years, to a graduating high school senior of a Lawrence
County, Pennsylvania, high school who plans to pursue a degree from a college or university.
Carol Ann Eagle Foundation
Carol Ann Eagle was a loving mother, daughter and friend. Family and friends, in her memory, have created this Foundation to provide a scholarship to a Lakeview High School graduate who will pursue a career in cosmetology. This profession is chosen in remembrance of Carol Ann because she loved the time she spent working in her salon, and she would take pleasure in helping someone like herself obtain a degree in Cosmetology.
Carl R. Eirich Jr. Educational Scholarship Fund
In remembrance of Carl R. Eirich Jr.’s lifelong pursuit of educational discovery, this
Fund provides a scholarship to a Sharon High School senior pursuing a degree in
education.
Roger Flynn Scholarship
This scholarship provides one-time scholarship to a graduating Grove City High School senior involved in the girl’s basketball program; who will be attending college or a higher form of education. Consideration will be given to those with: high academic achievement, involvement in school activities, who have noteworthy achievements, received awards and recognition, a work history, high class rank, special talent and involvement in community and personal activities.
Ford Foundation Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 2011 to provide educational scholarships in Lawrence
and Beaver counties to individuals and family members who have been affected by
domestic violence.
Leah Furey Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Leah Cristine Furey who died tragically on June 15, 2004, from complications of pneumonia. Miss Furey was a 2004 honors graduate of Lakeview High School and a gifted pianist and musician. Among her many school and community activities, Leah was chosen as the drum major for the marching band, was elected Student Council president, and was selected as Lakeview’s 2003-2004 Homecoming Queen. A young woman of strong faith and moral character, she served as the pianist and organist for the Lakeview United Methodist Church. She planned to pursue a dual major in music education and music therapy at Slippery Rock University. Leah will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her friendly smile and caring spirit.
Bob Gay Memorial Scholarship Fund
This Memorial Scholarship honor’s the memory of all deceased men and women of the Jamestown Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and also honors the many contributions above and beyond the call of duty made by active members. The Scholarship is named for deceased member and Officer Robert T. Gay who was an educator and lifelong student that continually sought knowledge. This scholarship is awarded annually to family members associated with the Jamestown Volunteer Firemen’s Association who are pursuing a higher education. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Dale Gilliland Scholarship Fund
Dale Gilliland is a craftsman who enjoyed making beautiful objects out of a simple piece of wood. His family and friends encouraged him to create a scholarship fund that will help a graduating senior from New Wilmington High School with a financial need who plans to pursue a career in woodworking or forest agriculture.
Katie Lynn Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by family and friends to honor the memory of Katie Lynn Gilmore, whose life ended prematurely from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Katie, an intelligent, caring, spiritual individual, who loved her church, family and friends, was looking forward to continuing her education. This fund will provide a scholarship to a graduating senior of Lakeview High School to continue his or her education at a college, university or accredited training school..
Rick Glenn Memorial Scholarship
TThis fund was established in 2007 in memory of Rick Glenn. Rick was a 1980
graduate and valedictorian of Mercer Area High School. He earned a master's
degree in physical therapy. The Rick Glenn Memorial Scholarship will award a "Top Ten" senior of Mercer High School who is planning to pursue at least a
4-year degree in health care. Primary consideration will be given to a
student majoring in physical therapy. Other programs considered will be
occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing and/or pre-med.Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Goodrick Family Foundation Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide two $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors that plan to continue his or her education at a college or university where he or she will major in either music or medicine (including veterinary medicine). Applicants must attend a high school located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, or Trumbull County, Ohio.
Donald Greggs Memorial Scholarship
The Jamestown Area School District is fortunate to have Donald Greggs, Merle Higgins, John Werner and Lucy Rodgers, who were concerned about the future, and laid a charitable foundation upon which the Jamestown Area School District Foundation is established. The purpose of this Foundation is to provide funds to benefit the children and citizens of the Borough of Jamestown, West Shenango Township, South Shenango Township and Greene Township. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Joyce Grimenstein Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the family and friends of Joyce Grimenstein who was a devoted to her family, friends and serving the community she loved. This fund will provide scholarship funds for a graduating senior in high academic standing at Sharon High School who is of strong character and is devoted to family, friends, school and the community.
Brian Daniel Grgurich Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund honors the memory of Brian Daniel Grgurich by providing an annual scholarship for a graduating senior involved in the Hickory High School track program who will attend a college or university. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: ACT/SAT scores, school activities, noteworthy achievements, awards and recognition, work history, special talent and community and personal activities.
Charles and Norma Hamilton Charitable Foundation
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide one $1,000 scholarship to a
graduating West Middlesex High School senior who plans to continue his or her
education at a college or university where he or she will major in the field of
medicine, veterinary science or biology.
Michael R. Hardesty Memorial Scholarship Fund
Created to honor the life and memory of Michael R. Hardesty, this fund will provide
a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Lakeview High School who has
participated in the track or the cross country program. In high school, Michael
excelled in cross-country and track and field. He earned PIAA State cross-country
medals in 2003 and 2004 as well as 2 PIAA State track and field medals in 2005.
Additionally, he set individual records at Lakeview in the 800-meter, 1600-meter and
3200-meter runs in 2005.
Ruth Morton Harris and Walter J. Harris Scholarship Fund
This fund was created to provide scholarships for worthy young men and women from Conneaut, Ohio and Albion, Pennsylvania who will be pursuing a secondary college education.
Brenda Rae Haun Memorial Fund
Brenda Rae Haun was a gifted student athlete. Both on and off the field she exemplified tremendous strength and character. This scholarship was created by her parents to honor their daughter whose life ended prematurely. The Haun Family strives to give the youth of our community the knowledge that the citizens of Brookfield Township have confidence in them. Youth are the future – everyone’s future – and through this scholarship a positive attitude is displayed for their endeavors. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Dale Edward Haws Memorial Scholarship
This fund has been established by the Northwest Democrat Alliance (NWDA) and
named in honor of its founding president. Mr. Haws, born in Greenville, is a
long-time resident of Transfer. The scholarship will be awarded to a
qualifying senior in the Greenville High School, where Mr. Haws graduated,
and Reynolds High School, where his children graduated. In addition,
applications will be accepted from qualifying students who are members of
the NWDA and from qualifying students who are the children of members of the
organization if the students do not attend the two designated high schools.
Nancy E. Hawthorne Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created in memory of Nancy Hawthorne, a dedicated wife of Lee Hawthorne and mother of Shaina and Hayden Hawthorne. Nancy took a very active role in activities at school, especially with the wrestling, cheerleading and cross country teams, and was considered the “go-to” person to get things done. Along with her husband, she started the successful reverse raffle fundraiser for the Wrestling Club, which they managed for many years. Nancy was a funny, feisty and headstrong and a good friend to many people. Her presence is greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Because she was so involved with school and so proud of her children’s accomplishments in sports as well as academics, a scholarship was formed to award a deserving student.
Erika Hirschmann Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is in
memory of Erika Hirschmann who was a special education student of the
Hermitage School District from 1983 through her graduation in 1999.
Following graduation, Erika worked at the ARC of Mercer County (MCAR)
Adult Workshop from 1999 through 2007. Erika loved the teachers and
students of the Hermitage School District, and was blessed to have made
many friendships during her years in the school system, especially with
the students who volunteered to assist in the various special events,
trips and recreation opportunities offered by the school district, MCAR
and others. Erika passed away in 2008 from progressive heart and lung
disease.
Wesley S. Hodge Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was set up to benefit a
graduate of Greenville High School who plans to attend Carnegie Mellon
University. For more information, please see the Guidance Office.
Izzie’s Gifts of Hope Foundation Scholarship
Ihe Isabelle Christenson Memorial Scholarship awards a scholarship to an individual or family member of someone directly impacted by organ donation including transplant candidates, recipients and donor family members.
The scholarship is funded through Izzie’s Gifts of Hope Foundation in memory of Isabelle Christenson. Izzie was spunky, smart, feisty, caring, and thoughtful. She loved Tinkerbell and the movie Annie. She approached each day with a positive attitude and displayed a never-give-up spirit that naturally drew people to her. During her short life Isabelle required two transplants. She received a stomach, liver, small bowel, duodenum and pancreas in 2004, when she was 6 years old, and a kidney transplant two years later. Her transplants were her “Gift of Life” and even at such a young age, she was a strong advocate for the importance of organ donation because Izzie was always looking out for others. Isabelle died when she was 10 ½ years old and this scholarship honors her life and helps carry out her dreams.
The Ralph/Ethel Infante and Daniel J. Holiga Mercer County Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in August 2008 in memory of Ralph and Ethel Infante and Daniel J. Holiga to provide funding for Mercer County students who are college bound and/or currently enrolled in a secondary education institution.
Jack Kerins Golf Scholarship
Jack Kerins has had a positive influence upon this community as a husband, father, businessman and golf professional. His family and friends have decided to honor this special man on his 90th birthday by establishing scholarship funds for students who participate within the golf program at Kennedy Catholic High School, Hermitage, PA.
Sherri Rae Kerns Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sherri was a free spirit who had a special talent in photography and art. Prior to her graduation from Lakeview High School in 1999, she was in a tragic car accident. This scholarship will perpetuate her memory by providing an annual scholarship to a Lakeview High School student who plans to major in art.
Keystone Continuing Education Scholarship
This fund was established in May
2008 to provide scholarship funds for Keystone Education graduates that are
furthering their education.
Hilary T. Kley Scholarship Fund
Established in 1998 by the estate of Hilary T. Kley a lifelong resident of Hermitage, PA. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from Hickory High School planning to attend a four-year college.
Bill Knecht Tourism Scholarship
The purpose of this memorial scholarship fund is to provide one (1) $1,000
scholarship to a sophomore, junior or senior of Butler County Community College
(Linden Pointe), Grove City College, Penn State - Shenango, or Thiel College who is
pursuing a tourism-related major such as Marketing, Recreation, Hotel Management,
etc. This also would include students in the School of Business for business
management and business administration.
Rebecca Lee Koborie Music Scholarship Fund
The events of September 11, 2001 will reverberate throughout the 21st Century. For the Koborie family of Sharon, it will forever be remembered as the day they lost their beloved daughter, sister and friend. Rebecca Lee Koborie was a special young woman who loved music and life itself. Her family and friends have created this scholarship fund in her memory to benefit a senior from Sharon High School.
Ken Kull Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in November 2007 for the purpose of providing
scholarships for Crawford County residents for further education in the Tool & Die - Plastic Mold Injection Field.
Kulusich-Buzzeo Music Education Scholarship Fund
This award is in honor of Philip Kulusich and Janet Kulusich Buzzeo, two music educators at Hickory High School and Eugene C. Buzzeo. The purpose of the Fund is to provide a financial assistance to a deserving music education student from Hickory High School who participated in music ensembles for all four years and also participated in every music program for one full year.
Lakeview Band Booster Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors the memory of Tara Smith and Leah Furey by providing a Lakeview High School senior a scholarship to pursue a career in the music field, including music education, music business or music therapy. This is to be given out to the student in two portions – upon entering college and after the completion of the junior year of college. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: grade point average, school activities, noteworthy achievements, awards and recognition, community and personal activities and special talents.
The Mildred R. and Bruce A. Landis Charitable Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of this memorial fund is to honor the memory of Mildred and Bruce Landis by providing four (4) scholarships for a minimum of $1,000.00 each to Lakeview High School seniors who have been accepted to or applied to Slippery Rock University, Penn State University or the University of Pittsburgh.
William C. Larimer, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this memorial scholarship fund is to provide one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior of a Mercer or Crawford county high school who plans to pursue a degree from a college, university or trade school in the field of mechanics or motor sports.
Paul A. Listopad Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund, which was established in November 2008, will provide scholarship funds for graduating high school seniors from the Shenango Valley attending a college or
university choosing mathematics education as his or her major course of study. Criteria for the scholarship includes that applicants achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher and not have a family household income greater than $50,000.
Jerry Lustig Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1998. Mr. Lustig, a long-time resident of Hermitage, had been a supporter of Hickory High School athletics for many years. His son and daughter were enrolled at Hickory in the 1960’s. An annual scholarship is presented to deserving college bound senior athlete each spring.
Christie E. Manchester Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created to honor the life and memory of Christie E. Manchester of Southington, Ohio, who passed away Aug. 3. 2009, at age 17 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Christie, who was entering her senior year at Chalker High School, loved hanging out with her friends, playing softball and volleyball, reading, making jewelry and going to Virginia Beach. Her family and friends established this fund, which will award a scholarship to a graduating senior of a Trumbull County high school who plans to continue his or her education.
Darcy Mansel Memorial Foundation
To honor the memory of his beloved daughter Darcy, her father David A. Mansel has created this foundation to benefit one of Darcy’s favorite charities, the Salvation Army in Sharon, PA.
Michael A. Marzano Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007, this fund seeks to honor the memory of Marine Sgt.
Michael A. Marzano by providing scholarships to eligible student athletes at
Sharon High School and Reynolds High School, and throughout Mercer County.
Michael died May 7, 2005, while serving his country in Iraq at the age of
28.
Hugh P. McClimans Family Foundation
Linda McClimans, and Hugh’s six children have created this Foundation to honor Hugh Paul McClimans Sr., a well-known stonemason bricklayer born and raised in Jamestown, PA. The mission of the Foundation is to provide funds an annual scholarship to benefit the children and citizens of the Borough of Jamestown, West Shenango township, South Shenango Township, and Greene Township resident who are high school graduates and will attend a technical or trade school.
Ronald A. Meiss Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in January 2011 by the family of Ronald A. Meiss Jr., this memorial
scholarship fund serves to honor Ron's passion for teaching by providing an annual
scholarship to a graduating senior of Farrell High School who plans to major in the
field of education at an accredited college or university.
Ronald A. Meiss Memorial Baseball Scholarship
Established in January 2011 by the family of Ronald A. Meiss Jr., this memorial
scholarship fund serves to honor Ron's passion and skill at baseball by providing an
annual scholarship to a graduating senior baseball player of Hickory High School who
has at least a 3.0 grade point average and who will be furthering his/her education
at an accredited college or university.
Evan Miklos Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors the memory of Evan Miklos by providing a scholarship for a graduating senior involved in Hickory High School who plans on attending a college or university and plans to study photography. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: school activities, noteworthy achievements, awards and recognition, work history, special talent and community and personal activities.
Zachariah R. Miller Foundation
This scholarship was established in memory of second Lieutenant Zachariah Robert Miller who died tragically on July 1, 2002, during an Army training exercise while serving his country. Lieutenant Miller, a 1998 graduate of Lakeview High School and 2002 honors graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, was also a Truman Scholar and the recipient of a prestigeous Rhodes Scholarship. He was deeply committeed to academic excellence, leadership, participation in athletics, as well as selfless service to school activities and community projects.
Jamesa Morrison Memorial Foundation
The charitable fund is to honor the memory of Jamesa Morrison by providing one annual scholarship for a student at Hickory High School who will attend a secondary college or university as a pre-med student. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: grade point average, citizenship, financial need, ACT/SAT scores, school activities, noteworthy achievements, awards and recognition, work history, class rank or percentile ranking, special talent and community and personal activities.
MS Monster Stomp Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide a college scholarship to a graduating high school senior of a Mercer or Lawrence county high school who is either living with someone with Multiple Sclerosis or has had exposure to someone with MS.
Thomas O. Munnell Memorial Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of this charitable fund is to provide a $500.00 scholarship to a Mercer High School senior who has been active in the forensics program.
New Wilmington High School Alumni Scholarship
This fund was created by the Vine Street School alumni in honor of all those who attended that school from 1930 to 1963 to provide a $500 scholarship to a Wilmington Area High
School graduating senior who plans to continue his or her education at an accredited college, university, training or technical school.
Dr. A.M. O’Brien Scholarship Fund
In his last will and testament Mr. John L. Considine, Jr. decided that he would honor the memory of Dr. A.M. O’Brien for his dedication to the health and welfare of our community. This fund will provide an annual scholarship to a nursing student of the Shenango Valley associated with either Sharon Regional Health System or the Penn State Shenango Campus.
Jennifer Hawke-Petit Memorial Scholarship Fund
On July 23, 2007, Jennifer Hawke-Petit was brutally murdered in her home in Cheshire, Connecticut. Her daughters Hayley and Michaela also perished that day. Only her husband, Dr. William Petit managed to survive a vicious beating and house fire.
Jennifer was our friend, classmate and fellow 1980 graduate of Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing. It is her husband's wish that "if there is anything to be gained by the senseless deaths of my beautiful family, it's for all of us to go forward with the inclination to live with a faith that embodies action: help a neighbor, fight for a cause, love your family". Inspired by his words, we have established The Jennifer Hawke-Petit Memorial Scholarship through the Shenango Valley Foundation in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
An annual scholarship will benefit a nursing student who has financial need, satisfactory academic performance, and an interest in the care and welfare of children. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the faculty of the Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing, formerly the Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing.
The Maxwell & Zachary Prizant Annual Merit & Athletic Scholarship Award/Fund
This scholarship was set up to recognize an outstanding graduating senior from Poland Seminary High School who has been accepted into an accredited college, university or technical school and who by virtue of their academic talent and achievement, character and commitment to community has demonstrated the potential to make an extraordinary contribution to the field of their chosen studies. Students will be evaluated and chosen based on this criteria as well as their participation in a varsity athletic sport and how they mentored team mates and contributed to the betterment of the sport on behalf of their school.
Ryland Robert Reel Memorial Scholarship Fund
A fatal auto accident took the life of 12-year-old Ryland Robert Reel of Akron this past August 2009, but his family wants to ensure his memory lives on. In order to do that, they've established a memorial scholarship to be awarded in his name beginning 2011. There are fundraising efforts underway to help build the fund in order to make awards in spring 2011. Two baseball clinic fundraisers are being planned for June of this year. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of Warren G. Harding High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Champion High School, all Warren, and Ellet High School, Firestone High School and Kenmore High School, all Akron, who are participants on the softball or baseball teams.
Reynolds Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
Established with the Community Foundation in 2010, the purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide an annual scholarship for graduating seniors from Reynolds High School, who have promoted the Reynolds High School’s legacy of excellence thru Academics, Athletics, Arts and/or Community Service.
Lou Rotunno Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Lou Rotunno Memorial Scholarship Fund is to provide one
(1) $1,000.00 scholarship to a graduating senior of a Beaver, Butler,
Clarion, Lawrence or Mercer county high school.
Kenzie Evon Royer Cheerleading Scholarship
The purpose of this charitable fund is to provide a $500.00 scholarship to a Greenville High School cheerleading senior pursuing entering college or university.
The Royer Scholarship Committee will give consideration to the following criteria:
• Grade point average
• ACT/SAT scores
• School activities
• Noteworthy achievements
• Awards and recognition
• Community and personal activities
If you are applying for this scholarship: You should request that your guidance counselor submit your high school records indicating the courses and grades obtained to date, and a personal reference from a teacher, coach or guidance counselor. Also, if employed you should have your present employer give you a letter of reference that describes your present job, performance, attitude, attendance etc. Attach in writing any community groups or activities that you are involved in, along with picture and essay describing your career goals, life mission and why you love cheerleading.
The Selection Committee, which shall select the Scholarship recipient shall be the committee appointed by the Shenango Valley Foundation. (No scholarships will be given to applicants who are direct relatives of the donors or, to trustees, officers or employees of the Shenango Valley Foundation.)
John L. & Dorothy M. Rust Charitable Fund
This fund was established to provide a scholarship to a Sharpsville High School senior with a financial need who plans to major in Elementary Education. John is a Sharpsville graduate and Dorothy taught Elementary grades in the Sharpsville School District for 30 years.
David T. Rynd Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in honor and memoriam of David T. Rynd for
the purpose of awarding an individual who has a passion for agriculture and
exemplifies the same moral character as Mr. Rynd, such as honesty,
integrity, determination, outgoing personality, kindness to others, and a
competitive spirit. This scholarship will be awarded to a Penn State
University College of Agricultural Sciences student who is in their Junior
or Senior year. The student must be from the 10-county Northwest
Pennsylvania Region including Crawford, Venango, Erie, Mercer, Lawrence,
Forest, Clarion, Butler, Armstrong and Warren counties.
Marc Sabino Honorary Scholarship
Honor and celebrate the life of cancer survivor, Marc Sabino by providing an annual $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who is going on to higher education and whose life has been touched by cancer. Eligible candidates include cancer survivors who are going into any field of study, and any student whose life has been touched by cancer and who is pursuing a course of study in the fields of medicine or medical research. Special consideration will be given to applications from cancer survivors.
Bob Sayers Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of a Mercer County high school who participates in a high school bowling program and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Ken Seamans Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in June 2009, this fund will honor the memory of Ken Seamans, who was a farmer and a former Wilmington Township supervisor and Mercer County Commissioner. Ken passed away in March 2009 and his family and friends established this fund to award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Mercer County and will pursue a degree in agriculture or animal science.
Sharon High School Class of 1950 Memorial Fund
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide an annual scholarship for graduating seniors from Sharon High School who demonstrate a positive attitude to succeed and are pursuing higher education goals.
Sharpsville Pizza Joe’s Scholarship Fund
This fund was established May 2008 by Sharpsville Pizza Joe’s to provide scholarship funds for a graduating senior from Sharpsville High School who is furthering their education at a college, university or certified and accredited training school.
Shenango Valley Performing Arts Council Scholarship Fund
The Shenango Valley
Performing Arts Council is a volunteer 501 (c)(3) organization serving the greater
Shenango Valley. Its mission is to promote and encourage an interest and
appreciation in the arts. SVPAC acts as a resource, sponsor and presenter of
cultural events in our community at little or no charge to the public.
Additionally, SVPAC nurtures local artistic talent by providing an opportunity for
artists to perform and by sponsoring workshops which foster and develop young
talent. One $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior of
Farrell, Hickory, Kennedy Catholic, Sharon, Sharpsville, West Middlesex or
Brookfield who plans to go on to college to major in the arts.
Lee Michael Shimshock Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by the family of Lee Michael Shimshock to honor his memory by providing a scholarship to local high school seniors. Lee Michael was an outstanding
young man who was both a gifted athlete and student. His family hopes to increase the awareness of suicide - and how it is never the answer - by encouraging dialogue about this subject in the community.
Brandee Simpson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created by Brandee’s parents and friends to honor this special young woman whose life ended prematurely. To provide scholarship funds for graduating senior from Sharon High School who may be majoring in English, Writing, Foreign Languages and Law. The applicants should possess academic excellence and church involvement and affiliation.
Anne N. Stanton-Black Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created to memorialize Anne N. Stanton Black. During her life she strongly supported education, children and her church. Helping others was what she loved to do more than anything else in life. Her family and friends have created this scholarship to help young people succeed in all areas of life. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
The Kyrsten Elizabeth Studer Memorial Foundation
The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to graduating youngsters from Hubbard and neighboring communities as well as helping young people in need. It is important to her family that Kyrsten’s positive life spirit continues to benefit others. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Stoneboro Lions Club Scholarship
The club annually awards a first- and second-place scholarship to two deserving Lakeview High School seniors. All scholarship monies are distributed to recipients upon successful completion of their first semester studies, after receipt of proof of their enrollment for the second semester. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: school activities, community service, leadership qualities, acceptance into an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 2.0. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
Tommy & Gertrude Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Fund is to benefit graduates of West Middlesex High School who are furthering their education at a college or university. The Scholarship Committee shall select a graduating student from West Middlesex High School who meets the necessary academic standards to attend a college or university but lacks the financial ability to attend.
Turner Community Development Fund
This fund, established in October 2009, will provide charitable funds for community development and scholarships in the Ellwood City area. For more information, please visit
www.turner-foundation.org.
Meghan Urey Memorial Fund
The purpose of this memorial fund is to provide charitable donations to perpetuate the memory of Meghan who loved her community, dancing, children and the outdoors. This fund will make contributions to benefit Stoneboro and Sandy Lake and will eventually provide scholarships to students from Lakeview High School, beginning with Meghan's graduating class of 2011.
David Veverka Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in October 2006 to honor the memory of Army Staff Sgt. David Veverka, 25, who died serving his country in Iraq on May 6. The fund will provide scholarships to eligible students in Jamestown and throughout Crawford and Mercer counties.
Sgt. David "Walleye" W. Wallace III Memorial Scholarship Fund
This memorial scholarship was established by Carol Wallace McKay in memory of her son, Marine Sgt. David W. Wallace III, 25, a 2002 graduate of Sharpsville High School, who was affectionately referred to as "Walleye" by his buddies. Sgt. Wallace was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and died serving his country Jan. 27, 2009, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was involved in Sharpsville football and wrestling in school and enjoyed hunting, fishing, weightlifting, cars, doing yard work and cooking. In his honor, this fund will provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior of Sharpsville High School who plans to pursue a degree from a college, university, trade school of military academy.
Sarah S. Ward Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this charitable fund is to provide one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00 for a female athlete from Hickory High School who will attend a college or university.
Rodney K. Wentling Scholarship Fund
Established in January 2007, this fund will provide a scholarship to a
senior student athlete who is a member of the Greenville High School
wrestling program.
James E. Winner Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 in honor of James E. Winner Jr., this memorial scholarship will provide one (1) $1,000 scholarship to a student of Commodore Perry, Reynolds, Sharon or West Middlesex. This scholarship will be renewable up to four years if the student remains in school full time, maintains at least a 3.5 grade point average and is not charged with/involved in criminal or drug activity.
Merry D. Wise Scholarship Fund
Each year five outstanding students from Greenville High School are the recipients of the generosity of Merry D. Wise by being awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Winners must meet the criteria of high academic standards, diverse interests, financial need and plan to attend a four-year college.
Benjamin J. & LaVaun A. Wood Foundation
Established in November 2008, the Benjamin J. & LaVaun A. Wood Foundation will provide funds for Mercer County residents that are graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in the health care field. Applicants may include, but are not limited to, medical and
osteopathic physicians, nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Jerry Woods Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by his daughter Nicole and members of his family to perpetuate the memory of Jerry Woods, an outstanding basketball player whose life ended prematurely. The mission of this fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a Mercer High School senior basketball player, who has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship and determination. Check with the Guidance Office for applications.
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