The Carbon County Community Foundation has a number of scholarship opportunities for students graduating from Carbon County school districts this year. See below for more information and links to the applications for each scholarship. Applications are due March 1st.
Anastasia Susko Memorial Scholarship (Jim Thorpe)
Established by the family and friends of Ana Susko following her passing, this scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $1500 award granted to any qualified graduating female high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Jim Thorpe. Applicants should have a proven record of academic success with at least a 3.0 GPA cumulative average over the time period of two years prior to graduation and should demonstrate leadership and compassion despite having faced adversity. Learn more →
D&P Hawk Scholarship (Lehighton)
Established by David and Patricia Hawk, this scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable award of up to $5,000 granted annually to two qualified high school seniors, one male and one female, graduating from Lehighton Area School District. Applicants should show proficiency in science, math, or business, with the intent to pursue further education in one of those fields. The Hawks both consider themselves fortunate to have received financial support for their secondary education and wish to pay it forward for current students for whom college may be a financial hardship. Learn more →
Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial Scholarship (All Schools)
Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, this scholarship honors the memory of Eugene “Peck” Armbruster, a longtime member who worked as a foreman at Blue Ridge Pressure Castings in Lehighton. The scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable award of $500 granted to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County who is seeking to further his or her education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school. Learn more →
Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship (All Schools)
Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, this scholarship honors the memory of Glenn Eisenhower, a longtime member who was employed as an ironworker for Ironworkers Local 36, Easton PA for many years. The scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable award of $500 granted to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County who is seeking to further his or her education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school. Learn more →
Hunters Heroes Memorial Scholarship (Jim Thorpe)
Established by a close family friend, this scholarship honors the memory of Hunter Kurak Wolfe and grants a one-year, non-renewable $500 award to a qualified senior graduating from Jim Thorpe Area High School. Applicants should exhibit great leadership and involvement throughout their community. An unsung hero who reflects hard work, courage, and passion in all that they do. Learn more →
Orioles Scouting Scholarship (All Schools)
Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, this scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $500 award granted to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County. Applicants should be a current particant in the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA with a strong record of volunteerism and community service. Learn more →
Susan J. Tisiker Memorial Scholarship (Palmerton)
Established by Donald Katz, Esq. in memory of his wife, this scholarship is one-year, renewable award granted to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) from Palmerton Area School District. This scholarship can be renewed for up to four years for a maximum $8,000 ($2,000 per year) awarded per recipient. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and community or volunteer involvement. Preference will be given to students who are or have been active in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts for at least four years, though this is not a requirement. Learn more →
Tyler Strong Memorial Scholarship (Jim Thorpe)
Established by the family and friends of Tyler Kowatch following his passing, this scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable award of $500 granted annually to a qualified graduating high school senior graduating from Jim Thorpe Area School District and who is seeking to further their education at a trade/technical school or community college. The scholarship will be based on merit alone which should be demonstrated through good attendance and character; the ideal candidate is someone who is fair, friendly and a peacemaker among peers. Preference will be given to a track and field athlete. Learn more →
About Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds are generally the most popular type held at a Community Foundation. These funds support the pursuits of students at different levels of education, and can be established to promote a certain career or industry, acknowledging a special school or community, or honor the memory of loved ones.
Setting up a fund is easy and takes less time than opening a bank account. Donors make a contribution of personal assets (cash, stock, real estate and more) to establish the fund and receive an immediate tax deduction. Once you name your fund and define the guidelines for scholarship recipients, we will administer the scholarship applications each year and will work with you and a committee to pick the recipients.
If you are interested in learning more about setting up a scholarship or other type of fund at Carbon County Community Foundation, please contact us at 610-730-2526 or director@cccfoundpa.org.