Local Scholarships
The Beech Grove Grange Scholarship - Three $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded. Applications must be received by: April 30, 2024. Closest consideration will be given to applicants in agriculture, animal sciences and environmentally sustainable courses of study. Please complete the scholarship application in the link below and attach a transcript. Essay required: Who or what has influenced your career choice? Email to this address:[pamalabox@gmail.com] OR submit application to Mrs. Swendsen.
The Kate Frisch Carmody Memorial Scholarship - ($1000) will be awarded to a student planning to pursue a career in Cosmetology or a related field. Community service and volunteerism will be highly considered. Essay is required. Kate's Story and the application are available in the link below. Deadline to submit to Mrs. Swendsen: April 30, 2024 DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Christopher Cespedes Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by Sam Jones This $500.00 award is offered to students continuing their education (trade school, certificate program - 2 year or 4 year). Students should submit an application using the HHS General Application Form. ESSAY REQUIRED - Prompt: During your time at Honesdale High School what employee(s) or extra curricular activity, (administrator, teacher, secretary, lunch/custodial staff, etc) has/have made an impact in your life? How did that/those relationship(s) help you through the good, difficult or emotional times in High School? Posted: 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: Submit to Mrs. Swendsen by April 1, 2024.
Catherine Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship - The family of Catherine Collins offers a scholarship for students in our local area wishing to pursue a career in nursing. Details are in the link below. Deadline: May 1, 2024 DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains - R.E.S.C.U.E. Benjamin B. Stone Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by the staunch environmental organization "Return Susquehanna County Under Ecology" to recognize Benjamin's courageous and life long efforts that both halted threatening pollution to our region and established the Susquehanna County Recycling Center. This organization provides two post-secondary scholarships to high school graduates who, write a winning essay addressing his or her past environmental interests and accomplishments and describing future plans to protect the environment. The delegated selection committee is responsible for selecting the recipient in consultation with the Community Foundation. All applications are completed online - See link below. Posted 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: March 15, 2024
https://community-foundation.org/scholarships/
The Cecilia Davidson Memorial Scholarship for Nursing and Healthcare - Amount to be determined. The recipient of this scholarship should demonstrate a strong work ethic, a cheerful disposition, and commitment to helping friends, family, the sick and the aged. This person should be interested in pursing a career in nursing or generally in healthcare. A love of caring for elderly patients and financial need will also be considered. Please use the HHS General Application Form. Submit application to Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline: April 12, 2024
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance - Stanley J. Segal Scholarship - One $500.00 visual arts scholarship is being offered to a high school senior who will be pursuing advance studies in the field of visual art. Application is available online in the links below. Deadline: April 30, 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSFCtsdJ4ss9ZtF7gJLL7uafZhKgLUia/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ao6SGqV7m_PbC30uJ...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vmz4vO7rgevDd5...
The Elm Tree Physical Therapy Scholarship - Amount:$1,000.00 - Student must plan to pursue a career in Physical Therapy or related field. An essay is required. Essay prompt: Why I am pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. Application is in the link below. Deadline: April 26, 2024. Please submit application to: Mrs. Swendsen, HHS office.
Farm Credit Foundation Scholarship - This scholarship is for high school students pursuing degrees in Agriculture, assisting in the Heavy Equipment Technology or Veterinary Nursing programs at Johnson College. Details may be found in the link below. Posted: 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: January 5, 2024
https://fcfoundationforag.org/
https://www.fncb.com/scholarship
Samson Fluck Memorial Scholarship – Sponsored by Wayne Highlands Youth Football Organization. 2 – $500.00 scholarships will be presented to two former Stinger participants. It is the belief of WHYF that organized youth sports encourage academic achievement and that students should be acknowledged for their achievements on and off the field. Deadline: April 30, 2024. Email to Leslie Acker lag2626@gmail.com. Information and Application are in the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNpvPx2WotZviUmZzFFcDn34vTeQyKU1V2EiE3Shvo8/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b166Wu6CQQvuHbJO8...
The Heart of Nursing ~ Virginia Fries, RN Scholarship - $1,500.00 will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in Registered Nursing. Essay required: Prompt is listed on the application in the link below. Application with attachments required may be emailed to Mrs. Swendsen [cswendsen@whsdk12.com]. Deadine: April 15, 2024 - No late applications will be accepted.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTL_AEfGqnKMeXbkRsivT5rIh3HuDdePwOKNUFJdqn0/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/186WvfVkCao...
Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship - All details and application may be found in the link below. Posted: 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: February 2, 2024
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EtMlWTpBYF
Robert J. Hafner Scholarship (AM Skier Agency) - $1,000 scholarship to a Wayne Highlands graduating student who plans to pursue a career in law or insurance. Interested students should complete the General Scholarship Application found in the link below. 200-word essay: Who or what has lead you to your career choice decision? The deadline to submit the application to Mrs. Swendsen is: April 19, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M66WI9kCi4c14gsEhn-FUaafZKRZlsnSJmCC2ZS2GXI/edit?usp=sharing
The Jeremy J. Hiller Scholarship - Open to receive applications. Interested students, please complete the form provided in the link below. Deadline: April 15, 2024
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNdw0hCrO7Ypiarcz54SxuUSAPTJdHRI3yaqier9m1AhU_rw/viewform
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hJbs_KjZiQo3BbSzg0-vua-MLdn_tmt3j4dfihGHOw/edit?usp=sharing
The Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship - presented by the Honesdale Area Jaycees, will award 1 - $1,500 scholarship. Criteria includes: post-secondary plans, community service, volunteerism, extra-curricular activities, awards and an essay. Applications can be accessed via the link below or at Honesdale Area Jaycees website at honesdalejaycees.org. Transcripts are NOT required. Students must submit applications by mailing to Honesdale Area Jaycees, PO Box 583, Honesdale, PA 18431 or emailed to info@honesdale jaycees.org. Deadline: May 1, 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p0YhEojknJH3PQTU9khn37wlBbRfuShJ/view?usp=sharing
John P. and Elizabeth Knash Memorial Scholarship - $500.00 to a high school senior that will be pursuing a field in horticultural/floral design, or related fields such as agriculture, agribusiness, etc. Applications are available in the link below. Application must be submitted to Mrs. Swendsen NO LATER than April 26, 2024. Deadline: May 1, 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13qF7hJ0n2-PNcJ9vgY4i2Q9CoECOp3hL/view?usp=sharing
Lackawaxen River Conservancy Scholarship - $500.00 award is offered to a graduating senior who attends school in the Lackawaxen Watershed and who intends to follow a career in environmental conservation. Please see information and application on the website. A second award is available to alumni of schools in the Lackawaxen Watershed. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Swendsen (cswendsen@whsdk12.com), HHS Scholarship Coordinator. Posted: 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: April 12, 2024
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K9iN-tRQvC...
The Laurel Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior with plans to continue post high school education, and who exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character. Applications are found in the link below. Please submit applications to Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline: April 17, 2024
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fsYA6LqlgTOE_DyfJYHd3DGCVScSAPfp?usp=drive_link
The Mort Malkin Peace Scholarship ($500) is sponsored by the Green Party of Wayne County in memoryPof Mort Malkin. Scholarship information and application process instructions are found in the link. Please use the HHS General Scholarship application. Deadline: April 30, 2024. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Swendsen.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_kQBpMA2gzqKScs7r45CwT8GPS9j6cky/view?usp=sharing
Andrew Mazza Diesel Jam Scholarship - $500 Scholarship to a student attending a trade school. An essay of 500 words regarding character is required. Please see information in the link below. Deadline: April 26, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ywJwZWbgx4qGWJ...
The Albert O. Miller , Dorothy Tozer Miller, and Savona Commandery #89 Scholarship - Honesdale National Bank - Information and Application is in the link below. Deadline: April 12, 2024
https://www.hnbbank.bank/scholarships
Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics - 2024 Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship - $750 scholarship - Applicant must excel in mathematics and have future plans in a mathematics-related field. To apply, students must complete the online form at www.npctm.org, provide a transcript and submit a letter of recommendation from the student's mathematics teacher (required). Posted: 11/15/23 ~ The application window is open through March 1, 2024. Questions may be directed to Vincent Pricci, Student Awards Chairman, at vpricci@gmail.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16LvkQp043AXhKpHOJ...
109th Infantry Regiment Association Scholarship -This scholarship is available to high school seniors who can trace their lineage to the 109th Infantry.The current application is available on the association website at www.109thinfantry.org. Click on the Scholarship tab. Scholarship application MUST be mailed to the address listed on the Association website. Deadline: March 31, 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wuvqXc7-kY2sXGkYIZRbjeL8usYVBhdn/view?usp=sharing
Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Wayne/Pike Chapter - In memory of Mr. Leroy Spoor. Criteria: Pursuing a career in education. Details in the link below. Deadline: April 30, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HsXTLbwXLCd0vzd8hUTZZFEWE3UgCVJaAKuGqYjvExk/edit?usp=sharing
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Scholarship - Deadline: Apri 30, 2024 See link below for Information and Application.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14qXblGdv1UDB36bUFizMNWGgPetY3NWT?usp=drive_link
Road to Safety 2024 Scholarship Contest
https://www.mwke.com/about-us/road-to-safety-schol...
Rotary District 7410 Annual Essay Contest -- See details in the link. Open to Juniors and Seniors. Deadline: February 2, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-7VvvuAqMgMxy...
The Rotary “Four Way Test” Scholarship – Rotary is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to a senior who will be attending a two or four-year post-secondary institution. Criteria includes:
extra-curricular activities, employment, community service and an essay based
upon the following questions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will and better friendship? Will it be beneficial to all
concerned? Interested students should complete the Wayne Highlands General
Scholarship Application. Please submit application to Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline: April 15, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XRCg7DjNgHNXZLa5IxvFHEP-TT1vuQE60DFnZfVoQl4/edit?usp=sharing
Scranton Area Community Foundation - Now accepting scholarship applications for over 80 different opportunities listed in link below.
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=s...
The Brigadier General Richard Joseph Tallman and Evelyn Phillips Tallman Scholarship - The Tallman Scholarship is a four year scholarship intended to support the recipient from freshman year through senior year with a stipend of up to $10,000 annually. Application is available in the link below. Return application to Mrs. Swendsen please. Deadline: May 3, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SRtGKTM5iAhlqDb8cs8lVc-OxcmI3S38cmYAI2dklMk/edit
Bonnie Tyrell Scholarship - $500 Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a 4-year program for a health care related career. Please complete the General Scholarship Application Form and submit to Mrs. Swendsen by April 30, 2024.
United Steelworkers Scholarship - Scholarship program offered to children of United Steelworkers Union members ($4,000 - $1,000 each year for 4 years). Review information in the link below. Posted: 11/29/23 ~ Deadline: March 15, 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p0kI2zKhq81MGSq96...
United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike Counties Scholarship - The United Way will be offering the Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship in the amount of $6,300 to a graduating senior within Lackawanna , Wayne, Or Pike County who is actively involved in community service in programs funded by United Way, and who has been accepted to 4 year, 2 year, or trade school. Criteria for this scholarship includes: demonstrate commitment through community service activities, financial need (FAFSA score required), and academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), and a letter of recommendation from community service organization director. Details and Applications are provided in the link below. All application materials, including high school transcript, must be mailed BY THE STUDENT and received by: April 28,02024 - NOTE: Date is extended!
ATTN: Community Service Scholarship Committee
PO Box 526
Scranton, PA 18501-0526
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YiTnjiF25ruF_xrTj...
Wayne Conservation District – Perry/Westgate Memorial Scholarship – A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student in Wayne County over a two-year period. Student must be entering an agricultural, conservation, or environmentally oriented curriculum. Rules and applications are available in the link below. Posted: 11/15/23 ~ Deadline: April 5, 2024
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v4k5fgTz8N...
The Wayne County Business and Professional Women Scholarship - 4 Walk of Honor scholarships to graduating seniors whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) are active or retired members of any branch of military service. Applications are available from Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l20CYzte4xngUEbab6tS3xDoCJpyDZULZAgly4KsrCo/edit?usp=sharing
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships - Link is below. Deadline to submit: April 1, 2024. All applicants must be Wayne County residents. An official high school transcript must be sent to WCCF office from HHS Guidance Office.
NOTE: In completing the application to Wayne County Community Foundation online, a student may be eligible for any scholarship listed as determined by the WCCF Scholarship committee.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MnyRvoxZ1fKFgH...
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2024...
Wayne County Fair Scholarhip Foundation - Application and details in link below. Deadline: April30, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Swm_T5XwoP4STV8F9PIHR_tf0oHWSkOfbJY5f0mXac/edit?usp=sharing
Wayne County PA Democrat - Mark Graziadio Memorial Scholarship - Details and application in the link below. Deadline: May 1, 2024
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez5qWQyryYWRumooMU2QTh_cFFLkfrIihcu3kyxl6Wj3lqYg/viewform
Wayne Highlands Education Association Scholarship - This scholarship is open to students in WHSD who are pursuing a four-year degree in education. Two or scholarships will be awarded this year. Application is available in the link below. Completed application should be submitted to Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline: April 19, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1DUo2JygzaxNQs33lHw_xo2FipjaavOR-TSZA_u5VNoo/copy
Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary – Ernest and Margaret Lemnitzer Memorial Scholarship – The WMH Auxiliary offers a scholarship to seniors pursuing a career in nursing. Criteria includes: academics, community involvement, need, essay, letters of recommendation, college acceptance letter, photo, and an interview. Information/Application is available in the link below. Applications are to be mailed to Diane Warden, 8 Crest Circle, Unit 1003, Lakeville, PA 18438 and ALSO emailed to Dwarden712@gmail.com. Deadline: March 25, 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z9EN7BzGjvpvYVXseGAX76O3XaQXQFm7b4aCQVYZumk/copy
Wayne-Pike County Farm Bureau Scholarship – The "Agriculture, the Heart of a Growing Wayne-Pike County" scholarship is offered to deserving high school seniors as a way to heighten a long-term interest in agriculture and its many varied positive impacts on our area. Information and applications are available in the link below. Application must be sent CERTIFIED MAIL. Deadline: February 28, 2024. NO LATE applications accepted!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0Ge7B8E18Ikx3t-b...
Julia Yale Weber Scholarship - $3,000 Scholarship is being awarded to a senior who will pursue a career in teaching. First choice: English, but other majors considered! Students must complete and submit the General Scholarship Application to Mrs. Swendsen. Deadline: April 15, 2024
The Women’s Club of Honesdale Scholarship – 3 awards @ $1,000.00 each. Criteria: GPA considered, community service, extra-curricular activities, future plans for education, and work experience. Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a two or four-year college or technical/vocational program. Visit the Women's Club website www.womensclubof honesdale.com for information about their services in our school community. Application is in the link below. Completed applications, including an essay, should be submitted to Mrs. Swendsen. (PLEASE BE SURE TO LIST YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE.) Deadline: March 5, 2024
ESSAY TOPIC: Why I Believe I Have Earned and Am Qualified to Receive a Scholarship Offered by the Women's Club of Honesdale.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aF39d-fKCUTnZn7F4...