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Addie’s Vegetable Stand Scholarship
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Addie's Vegetable Stand Pass-Through Scholarship Fund
Adelyn "Addie" Bell, a determined young woman and student at Otto-Eldred Junior/Senior High School, has made an incredible impact this summer through her vegetable stand—a project she started with the goal of giving back to those around her. Throughout the season, Addie has worked to build, stock, and operate the stand, never intending to keep the proceeds for herself in the summer of 2022. Instead, she dedicated her earnings to supporting others, contributing to the growth of a spirit of generosity and community engagement. Today, she continues this journey donating a portion of proceeds to charity.
Addie’s commitment to her cause has been met with overwhelming support from the local community. Not only have residents purchased fresh vegetables from her stand, but they’ve also pitched in when the supply ran low, ensuring the stand remains stocked. The construction of the stand itself is a testament to the power of collaboration—volunteers helped build the stand's framework, while her father constructed the roof. Addie and her mother finished off the project with colorful paint, signs, and decorative touches. Even her neighbor donated space on his property for the stand, further reinforcing the sense of unity and support that defines the project.
This year, Addie has decided to extend her generosity in a new way. Drawing from her own experiences and the support she’s received; she has chosen to create a scholarship for a student who demonstrates the same community-minded spirit. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who shows a strong sense of giving back to their community, just as Addie has done through her vegetable stand.
“Giving back to the community has always been important to me, and I’ve been so lucky to have received so much help along the way,” Addie said. “I hope this scholarship will inspire other young people to get involved and make a positive impact.”
Through this scholarship, Addie continues her mission of giving and supporting others. Her selflessness and dedication to both her community and the future of others are a shining example of how one individual can create lasting change. The scholarship will serve as a legacy of Addie’s hard work, compassion, and commitment to her community—a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
Amount: Will be determined
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Otto-Eldred, Port Allegany, or Smethport School Districts
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary degree
- Pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education, including a technical college
- Be involved with their school and/or community and provide an activity resume'
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.
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).
BAHS Key Club-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.
Bradford Rotary Vocational 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)
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.
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
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.
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: U.S. Citizen and resident of McKean County
Category: Vocational or Trade School
- High School senior or non-traditional student
- Pursuing a post-secondary diploma or certificate from a vocational, trade, or technical school
- Be active in school and community activities
- Demonstrate academic aptitude and work ethic sufficient to succeed in his or her chosen field of study
- One letter of recommendation is required
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 degree or program
- Student must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification program
- Essay required: "Why are you pursuing the career path that you are enrolling in?"
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
