Scholarship categories are listed below. The color-coded icons below make it easy to scan the page to find scholarships of a particular interest.
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
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.
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- 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).
Bradford Creative and 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
Paul Robert & Frieda Roberta Calkins Rolfe Scholarship
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This scholarship was established and funded by Paul and Frieda’s son Scotty who wanted to honor his parent and the neighborhood he grew up in. This scholarship is given in both Johnsonburg where he was born and raised and also a student from Mt. Jewett where Scotty made his home.
Amount: $1,000 per year for four years ($4,000 potential), if minimum 2.5 GPA is maintained
Eligibility: Kane Area High School Senior, residing in borough of Mt. Jewett
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- Graduating Senior from Kane Area High School
- Must reside in borough of Mt. Jewett
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree with preference to nursing or engineering field. If no candidate, other fields will be considered.
Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship
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Charles Jerome "Chuck" Daly (July 20, 1930 – May 9, 2009) was an American basketball head coach. He led the Detroit Pistons to consecutive National Basketball Association (NBA) Championships in 1989 and 1990, and the 1992 United States Men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team") to the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Chuck Daly was an athlete and a scholar. He participated in Basketball, Football and Track while attending Kane Area High School. His daughter Cydney described him as very accomplished and a true superstar in his line of work. Mr. Daly was proud of his hometown of Kane He never forgot his roots and for this reason his daughter wanted to honor him with this scholarship at his alma mater of Kane Area High School.
Amount: Approximately $1,000 each (one male, one female), determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Must be graduating senior of Kane Area High School
- Must have participated in at least two sports during junior and senior year
- Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
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
Joanna C. Fecek Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by CD of A Court 66
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The Joanna C. Fecek Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 by Thomas MacDonald to honor the memory of his mother Joanna. Joanna was a long time member of Court Callistus #66 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Having served that organization in many different offices including as Grand Regent several times, Joanna viewed the CDA as central to her life as a woman of faith. The Joanna Fecek Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to students from St Callistus Church who are pursuing careers in the human services.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Kane Area High School Senior
Category: General, Education, Health Care
- Pursuing a 2-4 year post-secondary degree in human services such as social work, education, health care or related field
- Be active in school and community activities
- Preference given to female applicants
- Kane High School senior
- Member of St. Callistus Parish in Kane
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
The “In The Game” Gentilman Family Scholarship
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“In The Game” Gentilman Family Scholarship
This award began with the children of Victor and Elinor Cairns Gentilman as a celebration of their parents on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. Donations by the family, friends and employer matches helped grow the fund (formerly held at the Kane Area School District) over many years.
Vic and Elinor both served in WWII, then met at and received bachelor and master degrees from Penn State University. Both taught physical education. Vic was a teacher and coach in the Kane Area School District for 36 years. Before their marriage Elinor taught for 6 years in State College and then was a substitute teacher in Kane. They raised three children, Rick, Ruth and Bill, all proud Kane High School graduates.
Their lifelong commitment to education led them to direct the Elementary Grade School Playground program for many years, create and organize the annual Grade School Track Meet, successfully lobby for the inclusion of a swimming pool during the planning period of the “new” high school, serve as Cub Master and Den Mother, actively participate in the West Side School PTA, and work with the Head Start program in its beginning years.
Both Gentilman parents answered Uncle Sam’s call, serving during WWII. As officers, Vic and Elinor were invited to be interned at Arlington National Cemetery where each received full military honors at the ANC Columbarium.
Amount: $1,000 per year up to four years
Eligibility: Graduating Kane Area High School Senior
Category: Education, Health
- Pursuing a career in health, physical education and recreation, or teaching of the same
- In a year when there are no candidates, eligibility may extend to those pursuing a career in physical therapy, medicine or nursing
- Selection criteria include personal qualifications, academic performance, and financial need
- Active in school and community
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
The “STEM” Gentilman Family Scholarship
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The "STEM" Gentilman Family Scholarship
This award began with the children of Victor and Elinor Cairns Gentilman as a celebration of their parents on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. Donations by the family, friends and employer matches helped grow the fund (formerly held at the Kane Area School District) over many years.
Vic and Elinor both served in WWII, then met at and received bachelor and master degrees from Penn State University. Both taught physical education. Vic was a teacher and coach in the Kane Area School District for 36 years. Before their marriage Elinor taught for 6 years in State College and then was a substitute teacher in Kane. They raised three children, Rick, Ruth and Bill, all proud Kane High School graduates.
Their lifelong commitment to education led them to direct the Elementary Grade School Playground program for many years, create and organize the annual Grade School Track Meet, successfully lobby for the inclusion of a swimming pool during the planning period of the “new” high school, serve as Cub Master and Den Mother, actively participate in the West Side School PTA, and work with the Head Start program in its beginning years.
Both Gentilman parents answered Uncle Sam’s call, serving during WWII. As officers, Vic and Elinor were invited to be interned at Arlington National Cemetery where each received full military honors at the ANC Columbarium.
Amount: $1,000 per year up to four years
Eligibility: Graduating Kane Area High School Senior
Category: Science, Engineering, Math, Education
- Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) or the teaching of same
- Selection criteria include personal qualifications, academic performance, and financial need
- Active in school in community
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Jerry and Nancy Haberberger Memorial Scholarship
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The Jerry and Nancy Haberberger Memorial Scholarship Fund was started by their children, Tom and Karen, and their families, to honor their parents. Jerry and Nancy resided in Kane for the majority of their married life. Nancy was an English teacher in the Warren County School District for over 32 years and Jerry was employed by the Kane branch of UPS for over 30 years. Jerry and Nancy were both very involved with their church, St. Callistus, and their community. They both enjoyed bowling at the Elks Club where they bowled for decades. Hard work, determination, and giving back were at the forefront of everything they did. For many years, they volunteered at the Lutheran Home in Kane, where Jerry's mother, Margaret, was a resident, and later on when Nancy's father, Louie, was a resident. Nancy was a graduate of Kane High School with the class of 1960.
Amount: $500 scholarship, determined annually
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior from KAHS
Category: General, Post-secondary education
• KAHS senior
• Post-secondary education 2 or 4-year degree or certificate program
• Be active in school and community
Hannold Family Memorial Scholarship
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Hannold Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
In the process of establishing this scholarship Charles “Butch” Hannold passed away suddenly and this scholarship will now be in memory of Judith, Eric and Charles Hannold. Originally this scholarship was created in memory of Judith and Eric Hannold by Charles “Butch” & Peggy Hannold. Eric’s mom Judith passed away at a young age and Eric had wanted to do something to honor his mom. Upon Eric’s passing his family fulfilled his wish by honoring his mom and Eric. Eric worked as an international tax account with Marriott Hotels, PNC and Highmark. He was an avid fisherman and a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of the Kane High School Class of 1992. Butch worked at Kane Handle for over 40 years and was also an avid sports fan and a lifelong NY Yankees fan since the 1950’s. Butch will be remembered by his family as a homebody with a warm and generous heart.
Amount: 2 awards: $500 and $1000
Eligibility: Member of the Kane High School Cross Country Team during their senior year or any senior at Kane High School
Category: Post-Secondary Degree
- Be active in school and community activities
- Financial need
$500 award: Cross Country/Track Team
- If there is not a senior member of the Cross Country Team, a senior member of the Track and Field team will be considered.
- First award for $500 will be awarded for a post-secondary degree 2 or 4-year or vocational certificate
$1,000 award: Business Field
- A second award for $1,000 will be for someone pursuing a post-secondary 2 or 4-year degree or vocational program in any business field
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
Scott M. Hickey Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship fund was established by Scott’s wife Jeanne to honor a man with an incredible integrity, a strong work ethic, honest, fair and fun loving. Scott was a Licensed Master Electrician, owner of Hickey Electric. Scott was professionally trained and an expert in the electrical field, his well-known motto was “Wiring is No Hobby”.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category: Vocational or Trade School
- High School graduating senior from Kane Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary diploma or certificate from a vocational or trade school with preference given to those pursuing a field in electrical studies.
- Be active in school and community activities
- One letter of recommendation is required
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.
Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
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The Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship Fund was set by her husband and daughter. Diana J. Hulings worked for 22 years at the Kane Community Hospital in Kane, PA. She worked there as a nursing assistant taking care of people whether sick or not and she loved caring for people especially children. The reason for this scholarship is to honor her and provide a student with some funds to continue their education in the field of medicine.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating Senior from Kane Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary education in the medical field. Preference given to an interest in pediatric care.
- Based on academic record, community service, and financial need
Ellen Marie Hulings Memorial Nursing Scholarship
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Ellen Hulings was a dedicated health professional and a loving mother and wife. Ellen’s family wanted to honor the work of their mother as a Nurse and established this scholarship in her memory.
Amount: Minimum $500 each, determined annually.
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category: Nursing
- Must be a graduate of Kane Area High School and/or currently enrolled and/or adult learner with a Kane residence
- Pursuing a post-secondary nursing degree (any level, LPN, RN or other.) Based on academic record, community service, and financial need
John & Donna M. Hulings Memorial Scholarship
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Donna and John understood the importance of receiving a high school diploma and they saw to it that each of their 12 children obtained theirs. They were able to watch all of her children and any of their grandchildren receive their Kane Area High School diploma. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from the Kane Area High School who meets the eligibility requirements.
Amount: Minimum $500 each, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating senior of Kane Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary education
- Two scholarships awarded
- Determining factor financial need
IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship
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IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Pass-Thru Scholarship
This scholarship was initiated by the union members of IUE-CWA Local 88502 to encourage and support vocational related studies as a career. The IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union consists of 900+ members throughout nine manufacturing facilities located within St. Marys PA. The facilities are: Amphenol Advanced Sensors; Keystone Powdered Metal Company; Mersen USA; Metal Powder Products - Ford Road; Metal Powder Products - Washington Street; Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology, Inc.; SGL Carbon LLC; Speer Carbon Company LLC and St. Marys Carbon.
Amount: A one-time pass-thru award for 2025. Distribution will be four $500 awards.
Eligibility: Graduating senior with parent or grandparent who are members or retired members of this union
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary vocational degree or program
- Student must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification program in vocational related studies
- Essay required: "Why are you pursuing the career path that you are enrolling in?"
Steve Jerman Memorial Scholarship
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The Steve Jerman Memorial Scholarship was created by his friends and family to honor the life and service of Officer Jerman. Officer Jerman was a Kane Borough Police Officer that made the ultimate sacrifice in 1999 when he was killed in the line of duty.
Amount: To be determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating seniors of Kane Area High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary education in the area of elementary education, criminology, social services or health-related fields of study
- The awardee should demonstrate their dedication to helping people and document their current community service
- Two letters of recommendation are required
The Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
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The Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established by a group of his classmates. Jeff was a very determined individual who was plagued by a disease that severely disabled him. Jeff asked a group of his friends to help him to achieve his personal goal of staying in school and just being a "normal" kid. He was always happy and kept everyone laughing. Jeff lost his battle and passed away in 1990. Jeff is remembered for the strength he displayed and the things we learned about ourselves and our own lives through watching him accomplish so much through such adversity.
Amount: Minimum $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduate of Kane Area High School
Kane Day School Alumni Scholarship
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The Kane Day School is a learning environment dedicated to educating, caring about and nurturing the children in Kane and surrounding areas; its goal is to prepare students for kindergarten. Now the staff and school board wants to help alumni when they are ready to start their post-secondary education
Amount: Minimum of $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School, Kane Day School Alumni
Category:
- Must be graduating senior of Kane Area High School
- Graduate of the Kane Day School
- Must be pursuing a post-secondary 2 or 4 year degree or vocational program
- Be active in school or community activities/service (must provide an activities resume')
- May be determined by financial need
Kane High School Alumni Memorial Award
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Any Kane High School graduating student who is enrolled in or is planning to enroll in a post-secondary education shall be eligible to apply for this award.
Awards under this fund shall be based on demonstrated financial need, demonstrated promise of academic success, and personal qualifications.
Eligibility
- Candidate must be a graduating senior from Kane High School
- Pursuing a post-secondary degree
- Be active in in school and community activities
- Demonstrate need
- Show Academic merit & a photo
- Provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation.
- Include a statement of why you believe you are a strong candidate for this award. Also Identify your planned major/field of interest and briefly describe why you selected this field
Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship
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The Sashy and Gladys Kane Permanent Memorial Scholarship Fund provides two scholarships to Kane Area High School seniors. Sashy Kane was the eldest grandchild of General Thomas L. Kane, the town's founder. He was a veteran of both World Wars, retiring with the rank of the Colonel. Gladys was a registered nurse at the Kane Hospital. Together they established and operated the Kane Manor until moving to Florida in 1954.
Amount: Approximately $1,000 each (2 scholarships, one female, one male), determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Open to graduating seniors from Kane Area High School
- Preference to students living within the borough. May consider other students who intend to return to the Kane area.
- Demonstrate an active role in their school and community
- Above average grades
- May be determined by financial need
Gary Meckley Scholarship
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The Gary Meckley Scholarship Fund provides one scholarship to Kane Area High School senior that is on the track team. The track athlete should set a good example of living a healthy life-style which emulates that of Gary Meckley, and what he expected of himself as an athlete and the athletes he coached. This scholarship will be awarded to either a male or female graduate from Kane Area High School.
Amount: Approximately $1,000, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating senior from Kane Area High School
- Student must be on the track team as a 2-year letterman, including senior year
- Must set good example of living a healthy-living style as an athlete
Helene K Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship
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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
Carrie B Sauers Memorial Scholarship
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Carrie B Sauers was a dedicated nurse and mother to Tristan Sauers. Carrie was in the National Honor Society and graduated from KASH in 1987. Carrie began a medical career as a Candy Striper and an EMT. Her nursing career spanned over 27 years and much of her career she served hospice patients at the Regional Home Health and Hospice in Erie. Carrie believed in education and helping others and for that reason her parent Ted and Carol Snyder established this scholarship in her memory.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating senior from Kane Area High School
- Be enrolled in a post-secondary program
- Preference given to those in a health-related field
Tristan Sauers Memorial Scholarship
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The family of Tristan Sauers established this scholarship in his memory when he died because of a car accident in his senior year at the Kane Area High School. Tristan was a member of the Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Amount: Approximately $400, determined annually
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category:
- Graduating senior from Kane Area High School
- Be enrolled in a post-secondary program
- Preference is given to those in a trade or vocational program
- Second preference will be given to nursing or health-related fields of study
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
Category:
- 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
Pastor Craig Smith Memorial Scholarship
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Pastor W. Craig Smith, was the minister at both the Mt. Jewett and Hazel Hurst United Methodist churches. His ministry was his greatest passion. Before being called to the Methodist ministry, he worked on the LEF and C Railroad and studied at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He was the founder of the radio program “The Light on The Hill”. and also had been active as a coach and umpire in little league. He was a wonderful man of God and mentor to many children and young adults. He would be honored and thrilled to know that you have applied for a continuing education scholarship in his memory.
Amount: Approximately $500, determined annually
Eligibility: Resident of Kane or Smethport School District
Category:
- High School Senior or 1st year non-traditional adult learner
- Resident of Kane or Smethport School District
- Pursuing a post-secondary 2 or 4-year degree or vocational program
- Be active in school and community activities/service. Must provide an activities resume.
Vicki L Streit Memorial Scholarship
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Vicki L. Streit Memorial Scholarship
Vicki Streit was a life-long resident of Kane, and a mother to three children along with her husband Roger of 50 years. She worked at a number of local businesses where she was well known for her kind and caring personality. She enjoyed art and her homemade cards were loved by all. Vicki loved getting together with her 1969 classmates from Kane High School and her family from near and far.
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Graduate of Kane Area High School pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution
Category: 4-year degree with preference to those who are studying the arts or any field that is related to the arts
- Senior at Kane Area High School
- Demonstrate academic potential, ideally having a 3.0 GPA
Verna Wooditch Memorial Scholarship
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Verna Wooditch believed that education and determination provided opportunities that could change a person’s life. Born and raised in Ridgway, PA, she was the youngest of nine children. Her father died when she was four, and the family struggled for years. Lack of money didn’t stop Verna from dreaming of a higher education. She decided on nursing but it would take a full year working in the kitchen at the local hospital to earn enough money to attend Spencer Hospital School of Nursing in Meadville, PA.
She began her career as a registered nurse in the operating room of Elk County General Hospital in Ridgway. After marrying and moving to Kane, she worked at Kane Community Hospital where she spent the majority of her career as the dayshift supervisor. On the evening of May 31, 1985, the Kane Borough Police arrived on her doorstep to transport her to the hospital where she led the hospital’s disaster care team in response to the category F-4 tornado that swept through the region late that evening.
After family, her greatest love was patient care. She remembered everyone she cared for, not only their reason for admission, but even their hospital room number. Many times, friends, family members and others would call her at home…even in the middle of the night…for medical advice. At times she also made home visits. She performed telemedicine long before it became a recognized and necessary method of treatment. There are so many “Verna-wisdoms” that have brought strength and laughter to others and she would want people to remember them! Being an “old school nurse”, she recognized the value of good nutrition. She loved cooking for others, or as she called it
“nurturing the body and soul”. She enjoyed gardening (no one could grow basil like Verna), and she was an avid reader. For many years she traveled during the winter months to visit her sons in California. The other seasons were reserved for her daughters.
The Verna Wooditch Memorial Scholarship Fund is Verna’s way to offer a Kane High School graduate an opportunity that could change their life.
Amount: Minimum $500 each, determined annually.
Eligibility: Kane Area High School
Category: General, Trade School or Business School
- High School Senior
- Resident of Kane School District
- Pursuing a post-secondary 2 or 4-year degree, trade school or business school program
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Be active in school and community activities/service. Must provide an activities resume.
