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Garrick S. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
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The Garrick S. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 in memory of a young man who never met a stranger, was non-generational in friendships, had a passion for anything automotive, loved to play soccer and always had a willing hand to help. This scholarship was started to remember a young man who always wanted to help others and with this scholarship he will continue to do so. He fit an enormous amount of living into 19 short years on the earth and he was well loved.
Amount: A minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General, Vocational
- A graduating Bradford Area High School Senior.
- Candidate must be planning to or has enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a post-secondary degree or certificate vocational training with preference to automotive vocation.
- Show Academic success in automotive, carpentry, machine or electrical programs.
- Involvement in the school and community activities with preference given to students in Skills USA. Please provide an activity resume or list of activities and/or achievements.
Andrus Family Good Citizenship Award – BAHS
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This fund was established on behalf of the extended family of Don and Ethel Andrus. The Andrus name not only enjoyed a high degree of eminence in oil circles of the nation, but was also recognized for outstanding civic leadership and unselfish philanthropic contributions. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who best exemplifies the following qualities of good citizenship: consideration for others; contributions to school and/or community; positive leadership qualities; ability to cooperate with others toward a common goal; and desire for self-improvement through continued
education.
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General
- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School and have attended BAHS for a minimum of two years
- Must plan on enrolling in an accredited 2 or 4 year post-secondary school
- Involvement in school and community activities. Attach an activity resume or list of activities and/or achievements.
- Demonstrate financial need.
ARG Employees Scholarship
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The ARG Employees Scholarship Fund was established by the ARG Employees Scholarship Committee in recognition of the hard work and determination demonstrated by its many employees, Leadership Team and owner. ARG will support the scholarship from proceeds raised through the annual ARG Golf Tournament and/or any other fund-raisers established for this purpose.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: ARG employees’ children, grandchildren or legal dependents
Category: General
- Graduating senior and anyone enrolled in a post-secondary program
BAHS & BCCHS Class of 1964 Scholarship
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Members of the BAHS and BCCHS Classes of 1964 established this fund to award a scholarship for a graduating senior at BAHS. These class members wanted to support the students in the area where they grew up and felt that this scholarship would be a good way to honor a home town student.
Amount: Minimum of $1,000, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category: General
- Must be planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year post-secondary school.
- Must be involved in both school and community activities.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School attending BHS for a minimum of 2 full years
Kiwanis Club of Bradford Technical Scholarship
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BAHS Key Club Technical Scholarship/Kiwanis Club of Bradford
The Kiwanis Club of Bradford and BAHS Key Club award this scholarship jointly. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior who best exemplifies the Kiwanis values of academic, vocational and technical excellence, community involvement, community service and integrity. This scholarship is specifically directed to those students planning to enter a skilled vocational, trade or technical field that requires technical school training, education, or apprenticeship. Students considering pursuing a professional four-year degree in a technical area may also apply.
Amount: Approximately $1000, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School Senior
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree/certificate at either a university or technical school
- Be active in school and community activities
- Preference will be given to Key Club Members
- Show academic merit and provide proof of certification from one of the technology fields offered at BAHS.
- At this time they are listed as: Programs of Study/SOAR; Automotive Technology; Carpentry; Child Development and Early Childhood Education; Computer Technology; Electrical Occupations; Engineering Technology; Health Occupations; Machine Technology; Marketing Technologies; Well Drilling and Petroleum Technology; Capstone/Cooperative Education and Dual Enrollment Opportunities through Penn College and UPB and Perkins V; Skills USA and FCCLA.
Julianna Rose Barton Memorial Scholarship
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Julianna Rose was born in 2003 and passed away when she was 10 years old. She had many physical restrictions, being a prisoner in her own body, but doctors described her as a miracle child.
Everyone that met Julianna fell in love with her, with her smile brightening every room and her giggles filling her home with love. The family established this scholarship to keep Julianna’s
memory alive and to help those students pursuing medical professions like the ones that supported Julianna Rose for her entire lifetime.
Amount: Approximately $1,000, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category: Medical Field
- Graduating Senior from Bradford Area High School.
- Pursuing a post-secondary 4-year degree in Nursing, Physician's Assistant, or other Health related Therapies.
- Be active in in school and community activities.
- Show Academic merit.
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.
Category:
- 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).
Richard Dana Benton-Bradford Kiwanis Club Scholarship
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Richard Dana Benton/Bradford Kiwanis Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Richard Benton, a history teacher at Bradford Area High School for many years and past-president of Kiwanis Club.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School Senior
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree in either Education or Social Studies/History/Political Science
- Show academic merit
- Be active in in school and community activities
Barbara L. Boser Memorial Scholarship (for criminal justice or related majors)
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Barbara L. Boser Memorial Scholarship
The honorable Barbara L. Boser was a lifelong resident of Bradford. She graduated from the Bradford Area High School in 1957 and served as the Magisterial District Judge for District 45-3-03 from 1988-2006.
Community service was a core passion of hers. Barbara was the recipient of numerous awards, including the YMCA Victims Resource Center Community Collaboration Award and the YWCA Women’s Leadership Award which honored her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
She loved her family and community, was a loyal friend to many. This scholarship was established to support a young woman who shares her ideals and commitment.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating female Senior from Bradford Area High School or a current female student enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Category: Criminal Justice or related field
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year post-secondary school majoring in criminal justice or related field
- Demonstrate interest in the community of Bradford
- Demonstrate leadership, character, honesty, integrity and concern for others
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to a first-generation student attending college (those whose parents did not go to a post-high school institution)
Bradford Area Fire Department Scholarship Fund
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Bradford City, Lewis Run, Rew, Derrick City, Bradford Township and Corydon Township Fire Departments came together in 2015 to fund this scholarship as a way to involve the younger generation with the volunteer fire service. With the steady decline of volunteers, it is imperative that more awareness is given to this issue. This scholarship recognizes the service of local Junior members of VF departments and the children or grandchildren of an active member in good standing. By offering this scholarship it expresses the appreciation for the time and work the members have committed to keeping their communities safe.
Amount: One award of $1000 and one award of $500
Eligibility: Graduating High School Senior, relative of Fire Department member
Category: General
- Graduating senior pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution, who is a Junior Member or a child or grandchild of an active or member in good standing of one of the following Fire Departments: Bradford City, Lewis Run, Rew, Derrick City, Bradford Township and Corydon Township.
- Candidate must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Requires 2 references who have known the student for at least one year (one should be from the Chief of the appropriate fire department)
- Applicants must demonstrate participation in community and extra-curricular volunteer activities, may be among the determining factors in awarding the scholarship.
Bradford Creative Performing Arts Center BCPAC Scholarship
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One of BCPAC’s goals is to encourage and promote interest in the arts among area young people in the belief that it will foster their lifelong support of, and involvement in the creative and performing arts. For this reason, they have established a scholarship for students in McKean County School Districts.
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: A McKean County graduating high school senior
Category: Creative and Performing Arts
- A graduating senior from any McKean County High School
- Candidate must be planning to or has enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a post-secondary 4-year-degree in a creative and performing arts program
- Be active in school and community activities related to the arts
Bradford High School Class of 1960 Scholarship
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Members of the Bradford Area High School Class of 1960 established this fund to award a scholarship for a graduating senior at BAHS. The class members wanted to support the students in the area where they grew up and felt that this scholarship would be a good way to honor a home town student.
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category:
- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School attending BHS for a minimum of 2 full years
- Must be planning to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year post-secondary school, business, trade school, or other post-secondary program.
- Must be involved in both school and community activities. Attach an activity resume or list of activities and/or achievements.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Meet a minimum academic cumulative BAHS grade rating of the 75th percentile.
- Demonstrate the following qualities through reference and essay; probability for success and high moral character.
- Must not have been awarded more than two outside scholarships or financial incentives relative to his/her upcoming post-secondary educational studies, not counting this pending financial aide award.
Bradford Rotary Scholarship
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The Bradford Rotary, who established this award, is part of a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and
take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in-our communities, and in ourselves.
Amount: Two scholarships of a minimum of $500 each, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category: Vocational, Post-Secondary
- Graduating Senior from Bradford Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree or certificate program in vocational related studies and/or pursuing a post-secondary degree for a career in human services, nursing or other "helping profession"
- Be active in school and community activities/service (must provide an activities resume)
Larry and Mary Bradigan Family Scholarship of HOPE
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Larry and Mary Bradigan Family Scholarship of HOPE Fund
The Larry and Mary Bradigan Family Scholarship of HOPE has been established in honor of two Bradford Area High School Alumni, Larry Bradigan (class of 1970) and Mary (Pierce) Bradigan (class of 1971), by their children. Larry and Mary have been married for over 40 years (1981) and have five beautiful children together: Pete (Nicole), Andy (Akheny), Katie, Steven & Allison (Nour), and two beloved grandchildren. Their love story began in the Fall of 1966 at a Bradford YWCA dance and, as they both say, “the rest was history.”
Larry and Mary have lived lives focused on giving back, helping our youth, and sharing their personal struggles, sufferings, and hard times to help build character, resilience, and HOPE in their children and all of the young adults they have the privilege of influencing.
The Larry & Mary Bradigan Family Scholarship of HOPE will be given each year to a Bradford High School Senior who has faced (or is currently facing) struggles and see this money as a way to make accomplishing their dreams just a little bit easier.
This Scholarship may be given to a student who has faced challenges like financial hardship, the death of a parent(s), teenage pregnancy, illness, addiction, or other personal/family conflict.
Larry, Mary and the Bradigan family are honored to share their blessings with the next generation of learners, leaders, and Bradford alumni. They hope this scholarship reminds our youth that people see them, people care for them, and people are invested in their future. This Scholarship recognizes the life-changing encouragement and belief in Larry from Bradford High School Administrator Mr. Jerry Long. Mr. Long and the Bradigan Family still maintain a close relationship to this day.
Amount: $1000, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford High School Senior
Category:
- Pursuing a post-secondary education for a degree or certificate
- Show academic need
- Demonstrate need
Honey Lee Colella Education Scholarship
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Honey Lee Colella Education Scholarship
The family of Honey Lee Colella, who had been a long-time first grade teacher in the Bradford Area School District, has established a scholarship in her name.
“She touched the lives of so many families in the Bradford area that we thought that it would be a great honor for her to keep giving,” said Ann Fesenmyer, Colella’s daughter and a teacher in the school district.
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior who will pursue a post secondary education in elementary education, early childhood education, or special education at an accredited institution of higher learning. The applicant must demonstrate a passion for teaching, a love of children and a desire to encourage children to become lifelong learners.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category: Post-secondary degree in Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Education
- A graduating Bradford Area High School senior
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must demonstrate the following qualities either through references and/or essays: love of children, strong leadership, sincere work ethic, and good character
- Applicant is to provide two letters of recommendation, at least one from an educator
Martha A. Eddy Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Martha A. Eddy was a life-long resident of Bradford. She was a 1965 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School. After high school she attended Villa Maria College in Erie, and St. Bonaventure University in Alleghany, NY, graduating with her bachelor's and master's degree in education. She dedicated her career to elementary education, teaching at St. Bernard's School, Earl J. Hyatt and Hobson Place School until poor health and her battle with brain cancer forced her early retirement in 1975. Despite these health challenges, she continued her deep commitment to strong education for children, donating her time and money to Catholic education in Bradford as well as tutoring local students until her health declined significantly and she passed in 1990. This scholarship has been established in her memory by her family for Bradford Area High School graduates pursuing a degree in education or a health related field.
Amount: Minimum $500: To be determined annually.
Eligibility: Bradford area high school senior
Category: Vocational
- BAHS graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree from an accredited two 0r four-year post-secondary school in education or health related field
- Demonstrate involvement in school and community activities
- Show a minimum GPA of 3.0
Staff Sgt. Carl Enis Military Scholarship
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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
Timothy S. Eyssen Memorial Scholarship Fund
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The Timothy S. Eyssen Memorial Scholarship was established by Marguerite Folsom Eyssen in memory of her husband Timothy in 1981. In 2019 this scholarship was transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation from the Bradford Area School District.
Amount: Determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General
- In lieu of the school’s policy of not identifying a Valedictorian and Salutatorian, the criteria for this scholarship will be open to those students who have attended Bradford Area High school for at least two years and achieve the distinction of Summa Cum Laude as described in the Student Handbook.
- Must be attending a post-secondary institution.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Bernard Feiro Memorial Golf Scholarship
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This newly established scholarship is given in memory of Bernard Feiro. Bernard was an 11-year-old that was hit and killed by a golf ball in 1951 when he was caddying at a local golf course. His brother Hugh continues to have fond memories of his brother after 70 years and Hugh’s wife and daughter wanted to honor Hugh on his 85th birthday with the establishment of this scholarship in honor of his brother. This scholarship is open to any member of the Bradford Area High School golf team.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category: General, Member of golf team
- Pursuing a post-secondary education
- Member of the BAHS golf team
- Senior at Bradford Area High School
- Active in school and community
- Student must be attending a post-secondary education institution
Thomas E. Frair Scholarship
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Thomas Frair is a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Forest Science and a M.S. in Forest Resources. He had a 38-year career as a private Forestry Consultant working primarily with private landowners in achieving short and long term forest management objectives. Tom is a lifelong resident of Lafayette Township in McKean County. He is the owner/operator of the Frair Haus Greenhaus & Gardens since 1995, growing wholesale and retail annual and herbaceous perennial flowers and vegetable plant starts.
Tom established this fund to help aspiring students in the fields of interest that he has had for his entire life: forestry, horticulture, apiculture, plant science and general agriculture. He also hopes this scholarship will help a deserving student to defray some of the cost of pursuing their education. At the time of his undergraduate education Tom was seriously concerned about how he would ever be able to satisfy those financial obligations and he wants to assist another undergraduate student with some of his/her college expenses.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: McKean County High School and non-traditional students
Category: Post-Secondary degree
• Post-secondary 2 or 4-year degree in forestry, agricultural horticulture, plant science, general agriculture, animal sciences with a preferable emphasis in apiculture or similar disciplines
• Be active in school and community activities
• Show academic merit - minimum GPA of 3.0
• Students are eligible to apply after high school even if they won in a previous year
Gigliotti-Plano Student Support Scholarship
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This scholarship is in honor of Lawrence J. Plano, Alice Gilliotti Plano and Francis R. Gigliotti, parents of Dr. Peter M. Gigliotti and Stephen L. Plano. While growing up, both Dr. Gigliotti and Mr. Plano learned the importance of an education. As neither of their parents participated in higher education, they recognized the importance of education to the future of our nation and the world and that oftentimes students entering higher education need support. Establishment of this scholarship will provide BAHS students who want to further their education or career training to have additional financial support to meet their educational and personal goals.
Amount: Minimum $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School
Category:
- Graduating seniors of Bradford Area High School pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to a first-generation student attending a college, (those whose parents did not go to a post-high school institution) attending a college, university or other post-secondary institution. Should such a student not apply, the scholarship may be awarded to a student who meets the additional criteria.
- Applicants must demonstrate academic potential, a passion for learning and education, and motivation to complete a course of study in any major or technical field.
Samuel F. Heffner Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Samuel F. Heffner, Jr. created this scholarship in memory of his father in 1984. Samuel F. Heffner Sr. served the City of Bradford as the City Engineer, Superintendent of the Water Department and City Manager for forty-seven years. He showed concern and interest in the physical and mental well-being of others and an overwhelming interest in the community of Bradford. This scholarship was held at the Bradford Area School District and transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation in 2019.
Amount: Determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: Engineering
- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School and have attended BAHS for a minimum of two years
- Candidate must be planning to enroll in an accredited institution of high learning, pursuing a degree in Engineering.
- Preference will be given to those who plan to return to the Bradford Region.
- Provide one (1) letter of recommendation in support of your candidacy for this award from a non-family member.
- Preference will be given to a student that best exemplifies the following traits: A demonstrated interest in the community of Bradford; Scholarship, Leadership and Character; Honesty,c Integrity and Dedication; and a demonstrated concern and interest in the physical and mental well-being of others.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Martin K Henneman Scholarship Fund
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Martin K. Henneman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Martin K. Henneman Scholarship Fund was established by the family and friends of Marty Henneman, husband, father, brother, friend, and hero, who passed away in 2022. He had a strong passion for providing service to others, caring deeply about the safety and protection of those around him and all he met. This scholarship, established in his name, honors his lifelong dedication to service.
Marty, a 1985 graduate of Wellsboro High School, enlisted in the United States Army and worked as a Military Policeman in Germany until he was honorably discharged in 1987. He received the Army Service Ribbon, Army Medal Achievement, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge in rifles, grenades, and handguns. He then attended Mansfield University, majoring in Criminal Justice. In October of 1992, he enlisted at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He worked all across Pennsylvania during his time in the State Police. He served as a Trooper, Fire Marshal, Corporal, Patrol Unit Supervisor, Crime Unit Supervisor, Staff Services Section Supervisor, Sergeant, and his final assignment was Station Commander as he retired in 2016.
Martin was an active supporter of his community. He was Chief Deputy Coroner of McKean County; former adjunct professor at Pitt-Bradford teaching criminal justice; former president and member of the Seneca Law Enforcement Association (SLEA); owner and operator of IOA Consulting, LLC, which provided training for self-protection and private investigation services; former member of the Rotary Club of Bradford and former member of the Bradford Area Choral Boosters. He was a man of many hobbies as well including hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, amateur radio operator, and spending time with his friends, family, and many Weimaraners.
Amount: Minimum $500
Eligibility: McKean County High School graduate: graduating senior or adult learner
Category: General, vocational, public service
- McKean County High School Senior and/or currently enrolled and/or adult learner who is a graduate of any McKean County High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree, certificate or license in the field of criminal justice, paramedic, EMT, police officer training or an emergency public servant
- Be active in in school and community activities
- Submit a short essay
June A Howard Memorial Scholarship
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June A. Howard Memorial Scholarship
The June A. Howard Memorial Scholarship fund was originally established on behalf of the Graduation Class of 1943 of the Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Elmira, New York. The funds were then held at the Bradford Area School District and then transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation. This memorial award is in honor of June A. Howard who was a school nurse in the Bradford Area School District. A scholarship will be awarded to a BAHS graduating senior who is pursuing a nursing career at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Graduating senior from the Bradford Area High School
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree in nursing
- Active in school and community activities
- The applicant must submit one letter of recommendation from a person other than a family member who provides information on why you are worthy of this award.
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
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.
Peyton Kirk Memorial Scholarship
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Peyton Kirk attended the University of Pitt at Bradford where he was pursuing a Business Administration degree. Peyton excelled in hockey for the Bradford Blizzards where he played for many years. His passions included investments, personal finance, work and hanging out with friends. Peyton carried such traits as intelligence, grit, compassion, kindness, and joy that radiated towards the people he surrounded and was evident in the way he put others before himself. A scholarship fund has been started by his family to ensure a deserving student with Peyton’s values has the opportunity to continue their education.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School Senior
Category: General
- High School Graduating Senior from Bradford Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary education, (including 2 or 4-year school, or trade/technical school)
- Be active in in school and community activities with a preference to an active hockey player
Pink Langianese Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Michael A. Langianese III, better known as Pink, was a very community minded individual. He graduated in 1979 from Bradford Central Christian High School. For 40 years he worked and managed his family’s business, Bradford City Beers, Inc. He ended his career at the Winery at Wilcox as the General Manager. Pink served on a variety of charitable committees throughout McKean County which included Ski for Cancer, Charity Golf events, and sponsored the Pine Acres Junior Golf Program. He was an avid sportsman, hunter and golfer. He so loved the outdoors. He was many things to many people, but his prized role was that of an extremely proud family man.
Amount: Minimum: To determined annually.
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: Vocational
- BAHS graduating senior
- Pursuing a post-secondary vocational career/tech program
- Demonstrate need
- Must have a minimum of a "C" average
Mary Mottey Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Mary Mottey was an English teacher at the Bradford Area High School and served as the National Honor Society advisor from 1964-1977. Mrs. Mottey had a love for learning and a desire to share and impart the joy of learning to others. She also had the ability to maintain a smile and composure regardless of life’s adversities. In 2019 this scholarship was transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation from the Bradford Area School District.
Amount: Determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General
- A graduating Bradford Area High School Senior who is a member of the National Honor Society.
- Candidate must be committed to pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Provide two (2) letter of recommendations.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Helene K Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship Fund
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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 Fund
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Lisa Pecora Scholarship for NPRC Students Fund
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
Andrew Joseph Pingie Scholarship Fund
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The Andrew Joseph Pingie Scholarship
The Andrew Joseph Pingie scholarship fund was established by his two daughters, Faith and Sarah, after his passing from glioblastoma brain cancer. Andrew was known for his gift of gab, quick wit, and humor, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. After graduating from Bradford High School in 1991, Andy was employed with Allegheny Bradford Forest Products, and ended his career working at Dresser Manufacturing in Bradford. He was a self-taught fabricator of wrought iron and many of his creations and designs are admired at many home and businesses within the area. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving learner that shares the same passions and values as Andy.
Amount: Minimum $500
Eligibility: Resident of Cattaraugus or McKean County
Category: Technical
- Any resident of Cattaraugus or McKean County
- High School Senior or currently enrolled adult learner
- Pursuing a post-secondary technical education with preference to the welding field
- Be active in in school and community activities
- Submit a short essay describing his/her career goals
Safran Family Donor Advised Scholarship Fund
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Safran Family Donor Advised/Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is being offered by the Safran Family to encourage employment in the trades that service McKean County.
Amount: Approximately $1000, determined annually. Renewable annually by reapplying up to 3 times with a maximum of 4 years.
Eligibility: McKean County high school senior or currently enrolled as an adult learner who is a graduate of any McKean County High School and a resident of McKean County
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary certificate, trade or vocational program
- Active in school and community
- Demonstrate need
- McKean County resident
Elzear Kalstrom Schoch English Award
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Elzear Kalstrom Schoch taught for 41 years as an English teacher, six of those years as a Religious Literature teacher in the secondary schools of Pennsylvania. She also taught for several decades at the Bradford Area High School. This scholarship was held at the Bradford Area School District and transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation in 2019.
Amount: Determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General
- A graduating Bradford Area High School Senior.
- Candidate must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university.
- Candidate must be enthusiastic for reading and writing, ability to interpret literature on several levels; such as the concrete, the abstract, and the symbolic, interest in poetry, and skill and originality in written composition.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Rodney Schoch Band Scholarship Fund
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Rodney Schoch served 33 years as a dedicated instrumental music teacher and gifted band director in the Pennsylvania public schools. He had taught for several decades at the Bradford Area High School. In 2019 this scholarship was transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation from the Bradford Area School District.
Amount: Determined annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General, Music
- A graduating Bradford Area High School Senior.
- Candidate must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university majoring in either music or some other field of study.
- Candidate must be a musician in the marching band and a least one other instrumental music program.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Joe Stanko Memorial Scholarship
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Joe Stanko died at the early age due to melanoma skin cancer and his family created this scholarship to memorialize his life. Joe was an active student and excellent in carpentry, drafting and welding. He was passionate about working with his hands and loved many sports. His strong work ethic began in high school. This scholarship will be awarded to the participant that resembles the qualities Joe valued most in life: family, friends, work, the outdoors and sports.
Amount: Minimum $1,000 each, determined annually
Eligibility: McKean County High Schools
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- Graduating Senior from any McKean County High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary 1 to 4-year degree, certificate, or vocational program
- Be active in school and community activities/service (must provide an activities resume)
- The applicant must submit two letters of recommendation and only one can be school related
Susan Swanson Memorial Scholarship
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Susan Swanson was a lifelong resident of the Kane area and was involved in Pennsylvania's hardwood industry for over 40 years. She began her career by providing administrative support to her husband's logging business, then moving to Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) as an Administrative Assistant before taking over as the AHUG Executive Director in October of 1997. Under her leadership, AHUG fostered a reputation for being the "go-to" organization in our region on issues involving the hardwood industry, and for partnering with other agencies and organizations to tackle topics ranging from natural resources access to workforce and economic development. She forged strong working relationships on the local state and national level, and was as comfortable talking politics in Washington CD as she was spending a day in the woods with local school students.
The AHUG Board of Directors has established the Susan Swanson Memorial Internship Program to honor Sue's legacy and contribution to Pennsylvania's forests and forest products community.
This program will provide the annual intern with multiple job shadow experiences, exposing them to all sectors of the regional hardwood industry, along with AHUG and their affiliated partners. The goal of this program is to develop leaders and entrepreneurs with an understanding of industry needs and associated efforts to provide advocacy, promotion, education and economic development services in support of the continued growth of PA's hardwood industry.
Amount: $5000
Eligibility:
- A current PA resident enrolled in post-secondary education program involving forestry, wood/forest products, natural resources or environmental management, environmental law, public policy or other curriculum as directed by the Selection Committee.
- The student will serve an (8) eight-week internship with the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) with the North Central/Northwestern Pennsylvania Region.
- Candidate must have completed 2 years of a 4-year program (junior or seniors only) and have interest in a career in any of the programs of study indicated in bullet one (I).
- Student will be required to be available for an interview from the selection committee if requested.
Ernest C. Tanner Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Ernest C. Tanner, a distinguished citizen of Bradford, was a well- known individual and successful oil producer. This scholarship was transferred to the McKean County Community Foundation in 2019 from the Bradford Area School District.
Deadline: Check with guidance office for date. Generally due around mid-March.
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School senior
Category: General, Engineering
- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School and have attended BAHS for a minimum of two years
- Candidate must be planning to enroll in an accredited institution of high learning, pursuing a degree in Geology and/or Petroleum Engineering.
- Preference will be given to a student that best exemplifies the following traits:
- A demonstrated interest in the community of Bradford; Scholarship, Leadership and Character; Honesty, Integrity and Dedication; and a demonstrated concern and interest in the physical and mental well-being of others.
- Be active in school and community activities.
Joe Tantalo Scholarship Fund
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Joe Tantalo Scholarship Fund
The Joseph C. Tantalo Scholarship Joe was established in his memory by the maintenance and custodial staff of BAHS in collaboration with other employees to benefit future graduates who will be entering the building trades. Tantalo was a long-time, dedicated maintenance employee of the Bradford Area School District and was a master carpenter. He always had time to share his expertise with the students.
Amount: $500 minimum annually
Eligibility: BAHS Graduating Senior
Category: Vocational or Certificate program for building trades
- Graduating senior from Bradford Area High School
- Entering a program in the building trades
- Active in school and community
- Demonstrates need
Andrew Taylor Recognition Award
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In memory of Andrew his family established this award to honor a Bradford High School graduate that is willing to serve their country. SFC Andrew Taylor was a 2000 Bradford Area High graduate and enlisted in the US Army in April of 2001. He completed four combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan where he had served as platoon sergeant and Battalion Operations Sergeant.
Amount: Minimum $250 annually
Eligibility: Bradford Area High School, Enlisting in any branch of the military
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- Must be a graduating senior of Bradford Area High School
- Candidate must be enlisted in any branch of the military after graduation
- Be active in school and community activities
- Show academic merit
