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Human Resources Foundation

The Human Resources Foundation is pleased to offer five annual $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, and Monroe County School Districts who are entering college for the 2025-26 academic year.

Eligible students will reside in Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, or Monroe County. The student will be planning to pursue a career in Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, or Special Education, as well as Vo-Tech careers in Construction, HVAC or Electrical Technology.

Our foundation strives to improve quality of life by funding adaptive equipment such as ramps, stair glides, lifts and bathroom modifications. HRF exists to provide support to all people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Because of this mission, we seek to encourage the next generation to play an active role in providing accessibility and inclusion for all.

Eligible students can better understand our organization by visiting www.hrfnepa.org. We prefer that applicants use our online scholarship form, but we have included a paper copy of the application for informational purposes.

Additionally, we request the submission of the student's transcript and any relevant test scores.

Applications must be received by April 15, 2025. The selected scholarship recipients will be notified in May 2025.

The monetary award will be made payable to the student's post-secondary school account.

Area of study:  Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, or Special Education, as well as Vo-Tech careers in Construction, HVAC or Electrical Technology

Award amount: $1,000.00 (5 available)

Application: HUMAN RESOURCES FOUNDATION APPLICATION  or see Mrs. Davoli for a printed application

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Julia Yale Weber Scholarship

Julia Yale Weber was a dedicated and inspiring teacher of English at Honesdale Junior/Senior High School from the 1950s to the 1970s who set high standards for her students. Each year since 1991, a scholarship has been awarded in memory of Julia Yale Weber to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in teaching. The recipient of this scholarship is to be a worthy student with (1) love of learning, (2) commitment to a teaching career in elementary, secondary or higher education, and (3) admision to a four-year college or university. Students must complete and submit the General Scholarship Application and deliver to Mrs. Davoli.

Area of study: Career in elementary, secondary or higher education

Award amount: $4,000.00

Application: GENERAL APPLICATION

Deadline: April 15, 2025

The Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship

The Vanessa Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Vanessa, who was a recent graduate of West Chester University.  This $2,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in education or environmental studies, and will be awarded to a student in one of the nine school districts in the Upper Delaware River region in PA and NY.

To apply:
1 - complete an application 
2 - request a transcript from Mrs. Sullivan via the announcement app on your iPad 
3 - request two student asssessments forms (available at the link below) or letters of recommendation. 
NOTE: Assessments should be emailed to Mrs. Davoli directly, NOT provided to the student.  Teachers should include "Van Gorder Application Assessment: STUDENT NAME" in their email subject line.

All materials will be collected by Mrs. Davoli and submitted on your behalf.

Area of study: Education or Environmental Studies

Award amount: $2,000.00

Application (2 pages):  APPLICATION FORM
Assessment form (1 page): ASSESSMENT FORM

Deadline: March 21, 2025

Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wayne County Community Foundation offers scholarships to students interested in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to: Healthcare, Agriculture & Agribusiness, Forestry, Education, Veterinary, Horticulture, Mathematics, Business, Music, Technology, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice and others.  Some need-based scholarships are available as well. 

More information will be provided in the NewYear.

Area of study: Varies 

Award amount: Varies by Scholarship

Application: To be posted in the New Year

Deadline: TBD