Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship Fund
About This Scholarship:
Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance for higher education to students (male or female) from Carbon County who are pursuing a trade career.Â
The Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship shall be a one-year, non-renewable scholarship of $500 awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA, who is seeking to further their education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school.
Minimum qualifications for the scholarship include:
- Desire to pursue education for a trade career
- 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
- Candidates will be asked to submit a short essay (500 words or less) to describe the most important thing s/he has done to help make a difference in the community
- Preference will be given to applicants with a strong track record of volunteerism and community service
- Financial need will be considered in the selection process. A copy of the expected family contribution page of the FAFSA report must be submitted with application. The Foundation reserves the right to request the full FAFSA at its discretion.
Glenn Eisenhower
Glenn Eisenhower was a lifetime member of the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183. A Lehighton resident, he was employed as an ironworker for Ironworkers Local 36, Easton PA for many years.
THANK YOU!
Complete your donation to the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship Fund using the form below. For other giving options, please contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at 1-855-545-1311 or info@cccfoundpa.org.
Important: This is a charitable fund held and administered by the Carbon County Community Foundation on behalf of the fundholder(s). The Community Foundation is not affiliated with or a representative of the organization, group, or initiative associated with this fund and does not speak on its behalf. If you are trying to reach the fundholder, the Community Foundation may be able to assist you in identifying the appropriate contact.