CFGC ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) has announced that they have a number of scholarship opportunities for Greene County graduating high school seniors this spring.
CFGC has a new Online Scholarship Application which may be accessed via www.cfgcpa.org – look under News, Upcoming Events, as well as on our scholarship page. All college scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors must be submitted online by 11:59pm on April 1, 2020.
*NEW* The American Legion and Sons of the American Legion Mt. Morris Post 992 Scholarship – For Greene County graduating senior students residing within Central Greene School District and/or Southeastern Greene School District who are children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of a U.S. Veteran and/or children of active duty military member to attend a post-secondary educational program, including technical/business/vocational schools, two-year, or a four-year college/university. A military veteran is a person who has served and is no longer serving in armed forces. Two (2) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded– one to a senior male and one to a senior female. This scholarship is open to students attending private school or homeschool, as well as students graduating from Waynesburg Central High School and Mapletown High School.
*NEW* The Michelle Anderson Memorial Scholarship – Three $1,000 scholarships for students in Greene County, Pennsylvania, with two scholarships for students graduating from West Greene High School (or its successor), and one scholarship for students graduating from any one of the public school districts in Greene County (including West Greene) to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university with a STEM related major.
The Victor and Anna Mae Wancheck Beghini Scholarship – For graduating seniors at Mapletown High School planning to attend a four-year college or university with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math) major. The scholarship will be announced prior to high school graduation but will be paid at the beginning of the student’s second year of college and is renewable for two additional years (previous recipients must reapply each year.) Two $3,000 scholarships are available.
The Army Spec. Gregory A. Cox Memorial Scholarship – For a graduating Greene County senior student planning a career in public safety or other public service (see a list of types of careers/majors on the CFGC website) with preference for a student participating in ROTC. One $1,200 scholarship is available.
*NEW* The Max Cunningham Memorial Scholarship – For students of the West Greene High School Class of 2020 to pursue a degree at a two- or four-year college or university. One scholarship of $10,000 will be awarded to be used for up to four years of college. Note: this scholarship has a separate application on the CFGC Online Scholarship Application page.
The William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship – For Greene County residents who are graduating seniors or have graduated from a Greene County high school and who are planning to attend Westmoreland County Community College. Five $1,000 scholarships are available.
The Rocky Doman Memorial Scholarship – For graduating Greene County senior standout athletes – male and/or female – who exemplify the qualities of being a team player with a humble spirit. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.
The Dove Award – A need-based, two-year scholarship for a graduating student from Jefferson Morgan high school with preference for female students. One scholarship of $3,000 divided between the first two years of college ($1,500 per year) is available.
*NEW* The Jack Dulaney Scholarship – For graduating seniors at Waynesburg Central High School to attend technical, business, vocational or 2-year or 4-year college or university. One four-year scholarship of $1,000 per year will be awarded.
The Enstrom Family Scholarship – For graduating seniors at Jefferson-Morgan High School planning to attend a four-year college or university in Pennsylvania, with a preference for students planning to attend California University of PA. Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) between 2.0 and 3.5. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
The EQT Scholarship – For graduating high school seniors residing in Greene County, Pennsylvania who plan to pursue an associates or bachelor’s degree in a field that is supportive of the fossil fuel industry, e.g. computer science/information technology, engineering (chemical, civil or petroleum), energy or land management, environmental science, geology or safety science. Five scholarships of $1,000 and One scholarship of up to $18,000 per year for up to 4 years will be awarded.
The Jesse Benson Finnegan Scholarship – For students graduating from the Greene County Career & Technology Center with preference for students in the Electrical Occupations program. One $1,000 scholarship is available.
Russell A. Guthrie Memorial Scholarship – For senior students graduating from Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend either a technical school or a four-year college or university. One (1) $500 scholarship is available.
The William and Shirley Hanley Memorial Scholarship – For graduating seniors at Carmichaels Area High School and Mapletown High School. Students must complete the online scholarship application. An interview is required for this scholarship which will be held on Saturday, April 25th between 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the CFGC office. Two $1,000 scholarships are available to be used for books.
The Aaron Anthony Haywood Memorial Scholarship Fund – For graduating seniors at Waynesburg Central High School to attend a four-year college or university with a major in an Engineering field. One $1,000 scholarship is available.
The Thelma S. Hoge Memorial Scholarship – For worthy students of West Greene School District who are pursuing a college education. Two $2,000 scholarships are available.
The George L. Misher and Anne Misher Memorial Scholarship Fund – A two-year scholarship for graduating seniors of Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend post-secondary educational institution with preference for 4-year college/university. One $2,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for two years) is available.
The Renardo A. Matteucci Family Scholarship – A need-based scholarship for graduating seniors of Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend post-secondary education. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.
The Greg and Mary Lou Niverth Scholarship – For a senior student graduating from Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend a four-year college or university in Pennsylvania. Scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the second year of college. Previous award recipient may re-apply. One $1,000 scholarship is available.
The Darlene Phillips Memorial Scholarship – For graduating seniors of Mapletown High School to attend a four-year college or university, with a preference for students planning to major in elementary education. Students planning to major in other fields will also be considered. One $1,500 scholarship is available.
The Walter Samek III Memorial Scholarship – For graduating seniors of Carmichaels Area High School to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university. One $500 scholarship is available.
Robert Scott Scholarship – For Greene County graduating seniors planning to pursue a major in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics at an accredited non-profit four-year college/university with first preference for students planning to attend Waynesburg University. One $1,000 scholarship is available.
The following scholarships are available for Non-Traditional (Adult Learner) students who have already graduated from high school, or received a GED, and have decided to further their education. These scholarships have separate Online Scholarship Applications on the CFGC website. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on April 1, June 1, August 1, or October 1.
The Stealth Scholarship – For non-traditional students at least 22 years of age or older, who are living or working in Greene County who plan to pursue a post-secondary course of education (two-year or four-year degree) at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical school. Maximum scholarship is $2,500 for one-year. There is no specific deadline for the Stealth Scholarship applications. Previous recipients may re-apply.
The William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship for Adult Learners – For Greene County residents who have graduated from a Greene County high school and who are planning to attend or are currently attending Westmoreland County Community College. Previous recipients may re-apply. Scholarship awards of $1,000 each are available.
Please check the CFGC website at http://www.cfgcpa.org/post-secondary-scholarships/ for detailed eligibility and application criteria on each scholarship, and/or to access the link for the CFGC Online Scholarship Application. Scholarship information is also available at each Greene County high school guidance counselor’s office.
Greene County Chamber of Commerce
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from graduating seniors for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Scholarship they will award this May in the amount of $2,000. In addition, the winner will receive a laptop compliments of PCsquared in Waynesburg and a custom embroidered backpack from the Greene County United Way.
Completed applications must be submitted by 3:30pm on Monday, April 1st. The winner will be announced in early May and the Scholarship Award presented at the Chamber‘s monthly General Membership Luncheon on May 27th at Waynesburg University. FMI contact the Chamber office at 724-627-5926 or email to info@greenechamber.org
Ralph K. Bell and Judy Cholak Memorial Scholarship
The Ralph K. Bell Bird Club of Greene County is awarding the Ralph K. Bell and Judy Cholak Memorial Scholarships to two Greene County students. One scholarship is for $1000 and the other is for $500. The memorial scholarship is open to Greene County students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications are due on March 31. FMI, call 724-852-3155 or send an e -mail to rkbbirdclub@yahoo.com.
Rotary Club of Waynesburg
Each year the Rotary Club of Waynesburg awards scholarships to worthy high school students. The awards are selected based on academic performance, community service involvement, letters of recommendation and the student’s response the essay question, “What does the Rotary motto, ‘service above self’, mean to you?”
“Annually, the club selects two $1,000 recipients from the applications received,” shared the club’s scholarship chair, Melody Longstreth. “The committee is always very impressed by the quality of our applicants and enjoy learning about the many talented and generous students we have here in Greene County.”
The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Greene County. Applicants must provide a brief essay, 400 words or less, on what the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self” means to them. A list of community service experiences, including dates and a brief description of each must also be submitted. Along with a list of school organizations to which the applicant belongs to, any offices held and any work experience if applicable. In addition two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, employer, pastor or other adult who has knowledge of the student’s qualifications.
Applications may be obtained by calling 724-627-5926. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2020.
R. Wallace and Margaret Maxwell Scholarship
The First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg is now accepting applications for the R. Wallace and Margaret Maxwell scholarship. Applicants must reside in Greene County and have applied and been accepted to a 2 or 4 year college, a certificate of completion program, or a trade or technical school. Applications must be received at the First Presbyterian Office no later than 2pm on May 14, 2020, located at 200 N. Richhill Street in Waynesburg.
Town & Country Garden Club Scholarship Available
Application for the Town & Country Garden Club’s 2020 annual scholarship is available for any graduating senior at Carmichaels Area, Central Greene, Jefferson-Morgan, Southwestern Greene or West Greene high school. Graduating seniors who are pursuing an education in environmental studies, conservation, ecology, horticulture, landscape planning rural/urban, wild life or any environmental studies may apply. The $1000 scholarship is awarded in May for one academic year. Applicants should contact their respected guidance counselor for the application. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020.