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Gloria Anderson Memorial Scholarship
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Gloria was a much admired Music Teacher and is also the founder and director of the Singing Dutchmen Men’s Chorus. Because of this the Singing Dutchmen are now highly acclaimed. They established and dedicated this scholarship in honor of her and the hard work she has put into music.
Amount: Approximately $1,000, determined annually
Eligibility: Residents of Singing Dutchman areas to be determined annually
Category: Music education or performance
- High school seniors from areas where Singing Dutchman members reside
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree in music education or music performance
Austin Education Foundation Scholarship
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Gloria was a much admired Music Teacher and is also the founder and director of the Singing Dutchmen Men’s Chorus. Because of this the Singing Dutchmen are now highly acclaimed. They established and dedicated this scholarship in honor of her and the hard work she has put into music.
Amount: Approximately $1,000, determined annually
Eligibility: Residents of Singing Dutchman areas to be determined annually
Category: Music education or performance
- High school seniors from areas where Singing Dutchman members reside
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree in music education or music performance
Tyler Bender EMS Scholarship Fund
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Tyler Bender EMS Scholarship Fund
Tyler Bender recently graduated from the Center for Emergency Medicine, and he felt compelled to give back by starting this scholarship to encourage other individuals to consider the EMS field. There is a constant demand for well-trained and qualified EMS professionals. Tyler hopes that this scholarship fund will help attract individuals to the field and alleviate a shortage of EMS personnel.
Amount: $500 annually
Eligibility: Applicant must reside within the EMS region (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Potter, Washington and Westmoreland.
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- Registered and accepted into an EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic program.
- Proof of affiliation within an EMS agency within EMS West Region. (signed letter from services manager/director with their contact information).
Judy Enstrom Blumle Memorial Scholarship
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Judy Enstrom Blumle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Judith (Judy) Enstrom Blumle passed away in 2021. Though often soft-spoken, Judy had a strong will and personality and put a high value on education. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Muskingum College in 1961 and later moved with her husband in 1976 to Emporium, PA. She was very committed to her family, friends, and to the town of Emporium.
For many years, Judy worked as her husband’s (Dr. Charles A. Blumle – “Chuck”) partner in his dental practice. She proved many of the accompanying services crucial for the success of the office: she cleaned, did bookkeeping, and helped care for both the staff and the patients. The success of the practice was truly built by both Chuck and Judy.
Over her years in Emporium she volunteered locally including on the board of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Emporium Art Festival committee, and fundraising to build the Emporium Library. She assisted in various educational efforts including helping students prepare for their GED tests, helping school-age children learn to read, and assisting with other events and committees. Many of these projects underlined the value she placed on education.
Her family and friends wish to honor her educational commitment by endowing a scholarship in her honor to assist many students over time in furthering their education in the Nursing field.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High School Senior from Cameron County High School or students who have received this award as a graduating senior in high school can reapply for a future scholarship.
Category: Post-Secondary nursing degree or a Certificate in Nursing
- Be active in school and community
- Demonstrate need
- Pursuing a nursing degree or nursing certificate
Leo and Margaret Blumle Scholarship Fund
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Leo and Margaret Blumle Scholarship Fund
Margaret and Leo Blumle placed a high emphasis on their family and were active parishioners in their church: The Church of the Holy Family. Throughout their life they enjoyed being with other people and helping people in need including to build a vital water pipeline in Haiti.
They married in 1969. During their life they lived in many places, including Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania before moving to Virginia Beach in 1979. After Margaret’s death Leo decided to move back to Emporium, PA where he was born.
Their final wishes included a request to set up a scholarship to help students from Cameron County to pursue higher education.
Amount: Approximately $1000, determined annually
Eligibility: High School Senior from Cameron County or students who have received this award as a graduating senior in high school can reapply for a future scholarship.
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree or certificate
- Active in school and community
- Show academic merit
Gilbert “Gibby” Buerk Memorial Scholarship
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Gilbert J. “Gibby” Buerk was a graduate of SMAHS and was employed by St. Marys Ambulance. He was an EMT and had recently earned his certification as a paramedic. Gibby was a hard worker and an old soul at heart. His hand was always extended in a bid of friendship and helpfulness. His legacy will long live on in the many friends he had, and the kindness he showed to so many throughout his life.
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Elk and surrounding area High School seniors and non-traditional students in Elk County and surrounding area.
Category: EMT or Paramedic or other related field
- Active in community and school
- Demonstrate financial need
Staff Sgt. Carl Enis MilitaryScholarship
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Staff Sgt. Carl Enis Military Scholarship Fund
Staff Sgt. Carl Enis was born and raised in Florida but had generational family ties to the McKean County area. He was passionate about the outdoors and was an expert at hunting and fishing in northern Pennsylvania when he visited his family. He studied at Florida State University where he received a Bachelor Degree of Science in Environmental Studies and a Master Degree in Business Administration. After college he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Pararescuemen, this is an Elite team of Guardian Angel Airmen.
Staff Sgt. Enis died at the age of 31 in a helicopter incident on the Syrian Iraq border and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Staff Sgt. Enis lived by the Pararescue Creed: “These things we do, that others may Live.”
To honor Staff Sgt. Enis, they renamed the Tally Ho Bridge in the Kinzua Creek region on Route 219 as the Staff Sgt. Carl Enis Memorial Bridge.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: High School Senior or an adult learner
Category: High School senior at McKean, Cameron, Potter or Elk County High Schools or an adult learner. Adults must be a member of the National Guard, reserves, active duty in any branch of the service. Adults or high school seniors enrolled in the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC). Must be serving under honorable conditions.
- Attending a post-secondary program, certificate program or any qualified trade school
- Active in school and community
- Show academic merit (preference to those in scouting)
Kaylee Marie Hostetler Memorial Scholarship
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Kaylee Marie Hostetlar Memorial Scholarship
On February 5, 2022 Kaylee Hostetlar passed away from a tragic ATV accident. She was a 9th grade student at Cameron County High School and a high honor student excelling in all subjects. Kaylee loved animals and her smile was sure to light up any room and she had the purest kindest heart. She welcomed everyone with a hug and a smile.
Amount: $550
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Cameron County High School
Category: Post-secondary education or certificate program
- Senior Cameron County High School
- Post-secondary education or certificate program
- Active in the community and school
Kelley Hritz Memorial Arts Scholarship
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Kelley Hritz Memorial Arts Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Kelley Hritz. Kelley (Musselman) was a graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School in New Paris, PA, Class of 2001, and a graduate of the Pittsburgh Technical Institute class of 2003 with a degree in Graphic Design. Kelley moved to St. Marys in 2006 with her husband and son.
Kelley wore many hats during her time living in the St. Marys area. She worked for the non-profit Life and Independence For Today (LIFT) helping people with disabilities, JIT Tool & Die as their Quality Manager, Guardian Home Health/Aveanna healthcare helping provide in home healthcare, and most recently at Northwest Bank.
Kelley was an artist at heart. She loved all music (except country) and was a member of her high school concert and marching band, playing the clarinet. She loved cinema and theater, and portrayed Glinda the Good Witch in her high school production of “The Wizard of Oz”. She wrote poetry and loved drawing and painting. She was a talented photographer and loved capturing memories for people. She owned her own photography business, Twilight Photography and Design. She took classes at the Winkler Gallery in 2019 to learn how to make stained glass. Kelley shared her love for art with her family, doing projects with nieces and nephews, and taking her family on trips to museums frequently.
Kelley’s love for the arts will live on through this scholarship, helping future artists to create amazing and beautiful things, and she would love that.
Amount: $1000, determined annually.
Eligibility: High school senior from Elk, McKean, Cameron Counties, and Chestnut Ridge High School in New Paris, PA
Category: Pursuing post-secondary education in an art related field
- Be active in school and community activities.
- Submit two pieces of the artwork either by uploading a slideshow, video, pdf or pictures.
IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship
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IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Pass-Thru Scholarship
This scholarship was initiated by the union members of IUE-CWA Local 88502 to encourage and support vocational related studies as a career. The IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union consists of 900+ members throughout nine manufacturing facilities located within St. Marys PA. The facilities are: Amphenol Advanced Sensors; Keystone Powdered Metal Company; Mersen USA; Metal Powder Products - Ford Road; Metal Powder Products - Washington Street; Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology, Inc.; SGL Carbon LLC; Speer Carbon Company LLC and St. Marys Carbon.
Amount: A one-time pass-thru award for 2025. Distribution will be four $500 awards.
Eligibility: Graduating senior with parent or grandparent who are members or retired members of this union
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary vocational degree or program
- Student must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification program in vocational related studies
- Essay required: "Why are you pursuing the career path that you are enrolling in?"
Robert P. Martini Scholarship
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Rob Martini was an employee of Owen Illinois and passed away suddenly. He was an avid outdoorsmen and a very giving person. His colleagues had great respect for him and created this scholarship to honor his memory. For many years his friends and family held a golf tournament to help support this scholarship that is given in both Brockway where he worked and DuBois where he lived.
Amount: Approximately $1,300 each (3 to DAHS, 2 to BAHS), determined annually
Eligibility: DuBois Area High School, Brockway Area High School
Category: General
- Graduating senior from Brockway or DuBois Area High Schools
- There are five scholarships awarded through this fund
- Must be committed to a post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need
- Play active role in their school and community
- Student is not necessarily an A student, but scholarship is intended for those who show promise and need extra incentive
Charles McCloskey Memorial Scholarship
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Charles McClosky was a resident of Austin, PA for the majority of his life and before his passing away he stated that he would like to give back to the community in means of a scholarship. Through his estate plans a scholarship has been established for any graduate from the Austin Area High School. Applicants who have been active in their school and/or community, who demonstrates financial need and who has been accepted into a 4‐year post‐ secondary institution will be considered
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually. Four scholarships awarded.
Eligibility: Austin Area High School
Category: General
- Graduating senior from Austin High School
- Has been accepted into a post-secondary institution
- C average or better
McGrady Family Scholarship Fund – Allegheny County
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McGrady Family Scholarship Fund - Allegheny County
| Amount: | Approximately $1,000, determined annually |
| Deadline: | Application due by March 7 |
| Eligibility: | Bethel Park High School graduating senior or student at Center for Emergency Medicine (Paramedic Program) |
| Category: | General, Vocational
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Helene K. Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship
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Helene K Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship
Helene Nawrocki was born and raised in the Philadelphia PA region. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from LaSalle University. Helene was employed in the ICU and as Director of Nursing at Delaware Valley Hospital. She also authored a Nurses’ Book of Courage and lectured at nursing seminars throughout the country. In 1996 after 20 years in the medical field, Helene and her husband moved to Potter County where she served as the Executive Director of the Potter County Education Council (PCEC).
The PCEC’s goal is to bring higher educational opportunities to the region. Helene never stopped learning and this scholarship is being offered for today’s students to continue their education through the Northern PA Regional College.
Amount: TBD
Eligibility: Enrolled or will be attending Northern PA Regional College (NPRC)
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary 2-year degree or a work force development training or dual enrollment.
- Priority will be given to students in Potter and McKean County, but if there are no eligible students all students within the NPRC footprint will be able to apply
- Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA average
Lisa Pecora Scholarship For NPRC Students
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This scholarship fund was established to honor Lisa Pecora’s dedication to the Education Consortium of the Upper Allegany (ECUA) and Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC).
Lisa Pecora is a founding member of the Education Consortium of the Upper Allegany, serving as Treasurer. ECUA was established in 2009 with a goal to provide open admission, low-cost, high quality post-secondary education to communities that had never been served by these opportunities. ECUA founding members worked with state officials to seek a permanent solution to provide affordable, accessible technical and associate degree programs in northwestern Pennsylvania resulting in a College Plan. The College Plan approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education officially established the Northern Pennsylvania Regional college in May 2017. NPRC began operating as an independent institution in January 2020. NPRC is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to grant degrees and certificates, and is proudly pursuing institutional accreditation. Lisa continues her dedication to the College’s mission currently serving as the Director of Human Resources.
Amount: TBD
Eligibility: Enrolled or accepted to Northern PA Regional College (NPRC)
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree or high school students attending NPRC classes through dual enrollment. Preference given to McKean County and Titusville High School.
- Present student or future students attending NPRC
- Dual Enrollment for high school students through NPRC
- Preference for students in McKean or Titusville High School
- Be active in school and community
Ruth E. Reed Nursing Scholarship
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Ruth Reed had the opportunity during World War II to attend nursing school through the Cadet Nursing Corps; she went to Temple University in Philadelphia and received her RN in 1947. She worked as a ward supervisor at Temple University Hospital until moving to Ridgway after her marriage to pharmacist C. William Reed. She worked at Elk County General Hospital from 1955 until retiring in 1993, serving in various departments including the Psychiatric Department. She expanded her skills through conferences and through continuing education and encouraged others to continue their education. It is for this reason that her husband and children wanted to honor her with this scholarship in her name.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Elk, Warren and Clearfield Counties and Non-traditional students
Category: Nursing
- Must be a student from Elk, Warren or Clearfield Co
- Be accepted into a post-secondary education pursuing a RN or BSN degree
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- May be graduating senior, recent graduate, or adult learner
Gladys Schultz Scholarship sponsored by the Singing Dutchmen Chorus
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Gladys Shultz Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Gladys Schultz. Although born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she married Arthur Schultz and they made Emporium their home. Gladdie was a school teacher in Milwaukee, teaching English, and during her residency in Emporium, she worked in the finance department of Sylvania. Gladys was an accomplished pianist/organist and shared her talents and love of music at many local events. She was the organist for Emmanuel Episcopal Church for over 50 years, piano accompanist for the Singing Dutchmen Men's Chorus for over 45 years, and was an accompanist for the Emporium Community Chorus for many years. She also played keyboard for the Mountain Melodies instrumental group. Gladys died a the prime of her life - at the age of 94. Despite her age, she still continued to be very active in her community.
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Cameron County High School
Category: Music or English Preference
- Graduating senior from Cameron County High School
- Preference given to students pursuing a degree in a Music or English field
- Show academic merit
- Must demonstrate financial need
Duane Anthony Vincini Scholarship for students enrolled at NPRC
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Duane Anthony Vincini Northern PA Regional College Scholarship
Mr. Duane Anthony Vincini was the superintendent of schools in the Forest area. After retiring as superintendent of the Forest Area School District, he later became the EUCA (Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny) President. Mr. Vincini served as the only President of ECUA until the inception of the RRC (Rural Regional College). He then served as the Project Executive during the formative years of the RRC and then went on to serve as Chief of Staff of the NPRC until his retirement. Mr. Vincini currently serves on the NPRC Board of Trustees.
Eligibility: Enrolled at Northern PA Regional College; applicants residing within Warren and Forest Counties will be given priority preference. If there are no such applications from the above-listed counties during a distribution period, the scholarship(s) may be distributed to eligible applicants anywhere within the NPRC footprint.
Category: Pursuing an associate degree or enrolled in workforce development courses
- Demonstrate an economic need
