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Scholarships by school districts

Scholarship Funds

Academic Alumni Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships to Johnstown High School graduates who wish to further their education in a college, university or technical school. A group of teachers, both active and retired, established this fund in 1997. Caring graduates of Johnstown High School contribute monies for this fund.

American Red Cross Blood Services High School Scholarship Fund-to award youth scholarships in recognition of the outstanding support for American Red Cross Blood Services provided by regional high school student blood donors.

AmeriServ Financial Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of an employee of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. or its affiliates, who has demonstrated academic achievement and plans to attend one of several local colleges.

Anderson Family Scholarship Fund-to benefit a student attending Mount Aloysius College.  Created as part of the 100 Families project.

Anonymous Fund-to provide a scholarship.

Anonymous Family Scholarship Fund-to benefit students from Wilson Area High School attending Lafayette College. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Janet Bala Anthony Scholarship Fund-to provide a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating Greater Johnstown High School student intending to major in education with a concentration in English.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Apollo Award Fund-to provide scholarships to local students attending medical school who have expressed an interest in returning to the area to practice medicine.

Louise S. Atwell Memorial Music Scholarship Fund-to provide a variety of scholarships for music or music education majors, annually, to a senior at Meyersdale Area High School.

Mitchell and Rebecca Azar Family Scholarship Fund- to benefit annually a graduating student of Westmont Hilltop High School with a scholarship award.  Students must have at least a 94% grade average and attend one of the following institutions: Washington and Jefferson College, George Washington University, West Virginia University, or Pennsylvania State University.  The selected candidate will also have demonstrated leadership or community service involvement.

Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund-to benefit a Portage Area High School senior band member who has achieved honor roll status and is involved in community and church service activities.  Established in memory of James H. and Helen Varner Baker and Leonard J. and Adeline Garbacz Baker.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Madame Trudy Banks Scholarship Fund- to provide an endowment which will fund a scholarship to be distributed annually to a graduate of Portage Area High School who is pursuing an accredited post secondary education. This distribution shall continue annually for the length of the student's education as long as the post secondary school verifies that satisfactory progress is being made towards graduation. 

Rick and Trudy Barefoot Fund-to support any endeavor that enhances Chestnut Ridge High School students' education.

Paul D. Bennett and Doris Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship in the amount of 5% to be distributed annually from the Fund,  to a minority student.  In selecting a recipient of the scholarship, the following shall be considered: a minority student attending a four year college.  The student must be a resident of Cambria County, PA. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Erin Michael Bosworth Scholarship Fund-to benefit the further education of a Forest Hills' student pursuing the fine arts.

Jack Buchan, Sr. Trojan Stadium Award Fund-to provide a scholarship to a Johnstown High School graduating football player who has demonstrated academic excellence, good character, sportsmanship, leadershilp, and financial need.

A.H. Chatfield, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship awarded to a Beltie Youth Group member, a Belted Galloway member, or a child or grandchild of a Belted Galloway member furthering studies in agriculture or animal husbandry.

Conemaugh Township Class of 1945  Arrowhead Award Scholarship-to purchase $100 US Savings bond for a student at Conemaugh Township High School. The current graduating class shall choose the recipient. All-around good student; not necessarily outstanding.

George and Eve Cook Charitable Gift Annuity Fund-for scholarships to Somerset County students attending the Allegheny College of Maryland - Somerset County Campus.

Ron DiBuono-Don Gallucci Friendship Award Fund-to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior from Greater Johnstown High School, established by friends and family of Ron DiBuono and Don Gallucci.

Judy R. Drenning Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships to students within the North Star School District that have been involved in the Learning Support Program.

Pete Duranko Scholarship Fund-to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating male/female from Bishop Mccort High School of outstanding character and notable athletic achievement.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Lurene M. Hartman Durna Educational Scholarship Fund-to assist two graduates of Meyersdale High School majoring in education.

Justin D. Ellis Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a student studying art at Castle High School, Newburg, Indiana, who may wish to continue art studies as part of his or her college education.

Nicholas Enos Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide a 4 year $1,000 scholarship for two seniors at Ligonier Valley High School who are good students, exhibit leadership, and display respect and kindness toward others regardless of age.  Students must be involved in community activities, demonstrate athletic skills, and intend to pursue higher education.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Joshua Faher Memorial Vocational/Trade School Scholarship Fund- to provide and annual award to persons who have shown progress in recovering from addiction.

Ernie Frombach Art Scholarship-Greater Johnstown School-to provide a scholarship to a Greater Johnstown student.

Friends for Life: Damian Fain & Todd Parker Scholarship Fund-for Athletes in Track and Baseball who intend to continue their education at the College or University level.

Marino Fulchiero Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to a student attending Bishop Carroll high School.

Robert A. Funari Sr. Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a senior at Portage Area School District intending to pursue a degree in the medical profession.

David A. Glosser Foundation Scholarship Fund for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown-to benefit the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown scholarship fund.

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Fund-to provide an endowment, which will benefit students and recent graduates of Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center by providing scholarships for higher education and start-up business grants.

David W. Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide an endowment which will provide a scholarship in the amount of $500 to be distributed annually from the Fund, to a student at United High School who meets certain criteria. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Arthur Hagadus Scholarship Fund-to benefit students selected by Rotary International, Johnstown.

Arthur Hagadus Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to assist area students in achieving their educational goals.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Dr. Edward Haluska Scholarship Fund for the Penn Highlands Community College-to support Pennsylvania Highlands Community College students.

HC "Joe" Harned Scholarship Fund-to provide continuing scholarships through the Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society and the United Community Church of God in Ursina for post secondary education at accredited institutions. 

HC "Joe" Harned Scholarship-Nils Thompson Memorial Scholarship-to provide continuing scholarships the United Community Church of God in Ursina for post secondary education at accredited institutions. 

HC "Joe" Harned Scholarship-Turkeyfoot Area Historical Society Scholarship-to provide continuing scholarships through the Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society for post secondary education at accredited institutions. 

Eleanor and Carlton Haselrig Family Scholarship Fund-established by their children, to provide a scholarship to an outstanding senior member of the Greater Johnstown Minority Scholars Club pursuing a post-secondary education.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Galen Head, Jr. Scholarship Fund-to honor the memory of Galen Head, Jr., a former trainer with the Johnstown Chiefs Hockey club, and assist other local student athletes in pursuit of higher education.

Mary Jo Clark Helsel Scholarship Fund for Bishop McCort-to provide tuition scholarship monies to a young woman from the Greater Johnstown area who wishes to attend Bishop McCort.

P. J. Helsel Scholarship Fund-to award a $1,000 scholarship to each year's Point Stadium Award winner.

Clea and Levi Hollis Scholarship Fund-to provide an endowment that will generate a scholarship to be awarded to a minority student. The Greater Johnstown Minority Scholars Club shall recommend the awardees.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Hollis-Maghee Scholarship Fund-to provide an endowment which will  provide a scholarship to a deserving minority academic student who is a graduating student from a high school in Cambria or Somerset County and has been accepted to a college or university.

Hoover Family-to provide $500.00 scholarship to a United Basketball player.

Erin Hostetler Scholarship Fund-to benefit students of Forest Hills High School, this fund was created in memory of Erin Hostetler, an outstanding student at Forest Hills High School.

In-Shore Technologies Scholarship Award Fund-to provide scholarships to a student or students with preference being given to awardee(s) attending Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, PA.

Job Mann Trust Fund-to provide financial assistance to worthy and needy residents of Bedford County in their educational pursuits in preparation for serving as a Minister of the Gospel (i.e., "Parish Pastor") in churches which practice evangelical Christianity.

Johnstown Area Life Underwriters Fund for the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College-to support the students of Pennsylvania Highland Community College.

Johnstown Area Music Scholarship Fund-to assist a student in the pursuit of an education in music.

Johnstown High School Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund-to provide a $500 scholarship for one Johnstown High School student in good academic standing who participates in community service and has unmet finanial need.

Elbert and Lillie Mae Jones Scholarship Fund-to provide an annual scholarship to a Conemaugh Valley High School Senior. Consideration shall be give to the following: African American, average or better student and an accredited post-secondary school and distributed through the Greater Johnstown Minority Scholars Club. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

James Kocher Memorial Music Scholarship Fund- to provide a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 annually to a Westmont Hilltop High School senior student. The student selected is to be pursuing a major or minor degree in music. Mr. Kocher's love of music inspired his family to create this endowment in 2007. Mr. Kocher conducted the Johnstown Reed Band for 25 years, was a clarinetist with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra for 20 years, music director at Franklin St. Methodist Church and choir director for the Westmont Church of the Brethren. Created as a part of the 100 Families Project.

H.R. and Helen Konhaus Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a graduating senior of Meyersdale Area High School who has a demonstrated financial need and a career interest in any health related field.

Anna C. Buffoni Koveleskie Community Fund Scholarship-to provide a scholarship to a female senior at Central Cambria High School.

Anna C. Buffoni Visual Arts Achievement Award-to provide a scholarship a senior student at Central Cambria High School who has at least three years of art.

Helene and Robert Krantzler Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a scholastically worthy graduating senior of Forest Hills High School who desires to enter any accredited college or univeristy.

Brian Lamar Scholarship Fund-to provide an endowment, which will provide a scholarship to be distributed annually to a graduating senior from the Portage Area School District pursuing a career in the medical field.

Doris Jean Lazere Scholarship Fund- to provide an endowment which will provide a scholarship in the amount of $200.00 to be distributed annually from the fund, to a graduating student from Portage High School who intends to pursue a career in nursing with priority given to a student from Cassandra Borough. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Frank and Bernice Lucente Community Service Scholarship Fund-to provide a four-year scholarship to the college of choice of a Meyersdale Area High School graduate.

Marlon Mackel Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships for local AAABA league players.

Walter R. Mahler Memorial Scholarship Fund- to provide college scholarship(s) for deserving seniors at Shade-Central City High School, Cairnbrook, Pa. This scholarship fund is in loving memory of Walter R. Mahler, a longtime resident of Shade Township, and graduate of Shade High School, class of 1943.

Dr. Vito E. Mantini Scholarship Fund-to provide an endowment that will grant a $1,000.00 scholarship to a student graduating from Conemaugh Township Area High School and planning to enter a health or health related field, established in 2007 in memory of Dr. Vito E. Mantini.

Andrew and Erma Margo Scholarship Award Fund-to provide a scholarship to a graduate of the Portage Area School District who has been accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution.

Leona Marian Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships to Conemaugh Township Area High School valedictorians.

McCully Scholarship-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

Dr. John Melleky Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a student at Greater Johnstown High School who resides in the Oakland, Walnut Grove, or Stoneycreek Township area, created by his daughter Susan Eastman.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Frederick K. Metzler Business Technology Scholarship Fund-to award a deserving senior at Richland Township High School a scholarship in pursuit of a business technology (or like) degree of learning.

Meyersdale Area Education Association Staff Memorial Scholarship Fund-to benefit graduates that will continue their education in a college, university or technical school.  This scholarship is in memory of all staff members who gave their time and talent to educate the children of the Meyersdale Area School District.

Jim Miller Scholarship Fund- to provide an annual scholarship award to the graduating Valedictorian(s) at Bishop McCort High School pursuing a post-secondary education, established by Crown Investments Trust in memory of Jim Miller, a former Guidance Counselor at Bishop McCort High School. 

Walter F. Mitchell, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior at Greater Johnstown High School, Richland Area High School or Turkeyfoot Area High School who intends to pursue a career in electrical engineering and who meets certain criteria.

Myrtle and Walter Davis Scholarship-to provide a scholarship to an Indiana High School student.

Melissa O'Kinsky Scholarship Fund-to assist students from Somerst Area High School enrolled in the School of Education at Slippery Rock University.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Scholarship Fund-to support students of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Dr. Joseph Donald Plummer & Mrs. Marianne Plummer Scholarship Fund- to provide an endowment, which will provide a scholarship to a Bishop McCort High School Senior who will be attending Seton Hill University. Students to be considered should exhibit good values, strong community service, and display a caring and compassionate nature, established by daughter, Nancy L. Heider in memory of her beloved parents. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Steve Purich Scholarship Award Fund-to provide scholarships to students from the following school districts: Greater Johnstown, Ferndale Area, Conemaugh Valley, Westmont Hilltop, and/or Richland Area.

REACH Service Award at St. Michael Catholic Church Fund- to benefit the REACH (Religious Education And Christian Helping) Service Award at St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael, PA benefits youth members of the St. Michael Catholic Church Parish, St. Michael, who have achieved a certain number of community service hours.

Dr. Harry M. Rhoads Scholarship Fund-to benefit an under-funded, graduating senior at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown who will be attending an accredited medical school.

Homer D. Rice Sportsmanship Award Fund-to provide a scholarship award to one male and one female student-athlete graduating from Greater Johnstown High School who exemplify the values Homer Rice ascribed to in his athletic endeavors, such as good sportsmanship.

Ronald S. Rivera Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior of Greater Johnstown High School intending to major in Business.

David J. Rizzo Scholarship Fund-to provide an annual scholarship award to students graduating from Windber Area High School pursuing a post-secondary education who have shown achievement in academics, athletics or extracurricular activity.

David A. Rizzo Soccer Sportsperson of the Year Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to a soccer player who exemplifies true sportsmanship.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Mae A. Russell Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships for Shade-Central City School Districts seniors.

Shade Township Class of 1946 Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarship(s) to a graduate(s) of Shade Central City High School who intend to pursue higher education in an accredited college or university.

Fred and Nancy Shaffer Scholarship Fund, in memory of Mark A. Shaffer-to provide two scholarships per year to Somerset Area High School students, with priority given to those interested in pursuing pharmacy degrees and engineering degrees and demonstrating financial need.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Tyler Shaffer Scholarship Fund-to support any endeavor that benefits organizations, schools, including scholarships, and events that characterize the fun loving and giving spirit of our son Tyler.

Carl and Anna Sherbine Elementary Education Scholarship Fund-to provide an annual scholarship to benefit Forest Hills High School students continuing studies in elementary education.

Shuster Family Scholarship Fund- to provide a scholarship to graduating students from Everett Area High School pursuing a post-secondary education who have shown achievement in outstanding citizenship, leadership qualities, and community involvement, in honor of Bud Shuster's 70th Birthday.  Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Marie and Frank Slabe Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship to graduating students of Johnstown High School who will attend a four year liberal arts undergraduate college/university with the intention of attaining a bachelor of arts degree.

Hazel Jones Slater Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarship funds to students at Conemaugh Hospital's School of Nursing in perpetuity.

Somerset County School-to-Work Scholarship Program-to provide students the opportunity to prepare to enter a highly skilled, technically oriented career field. Instituted by Somerset Area Vocational Technical School.

St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church-to provide scholarships for the children and grandchildren of members of the congregation of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church as of June 3, 2007 as established by the Church Council.

Steph and Kris Scholarship Fund-to help further the education of a Shade-Central City Senior planning to attend a post-secondary trade school, college, or university, this fund is in memory of Steph Roman and Kris Zubek.

Jeff Strittmatter Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a Bishop Carroll High School senior who will further studies at St. Francis College.

Loretta Stumpo Scholarship Fund-to benefit a student from Greater Johnstown High School.

Swanson Family Award Fund-to provide an annual award to upper-level, non-traditional University of Pittsburgh of Johnstown students majoring in education, established by Community Foundation board member Rev. Dr. Robert and his wife, Caryl Swanson. Created as part of the 100 Families Project.

Steve and Hazel Terebus Fund-to benefit a graduating senior from Conemaugh Township High School excelling in compassionate concern of others and community service, initiated in 1994.

Steve J. Terebus Fund-to provide a scholarship to benefit a senior from Greater Johnstown High School.

Joseph L. and Georgia J. Uklayer UPJ Scholarship Fund-to assist worthy yet needy students of UPJ in math or engineering degrees.

United Parents in Education-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

United School District Scholarship Fund-to benefit graduates pursuing education at a college, university, and vocational/technical school or apprenticeship program.

United Ski Club-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

United Student Council-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

United Vocational Agriculture-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

Anthony F. and Ann R. Urbas Education Fund-to provide a scholarship annually to a student graduating from Bishop McCort High School.  Tutuion for Bishop McCort Students.

Eddie Vetock Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship for a caddy or Sunnehanna Country Club employee or a child of a Sunnehanna employee, this fund is in memory of Eddie Vetock, a long time caddy at Sunnehanna Country Club.

Brad Wess Scholarship Fund-to award scholarships to Senior Hockey Players choosing from applications from the eight High Schools in Cambria County and/or a Scholarship for a Senior from Forest Hills High School.

Westmont High School, Class of 1972-to provide scholarships for students at Westmont Hilltop High School.

Westmont/Upper Yoder  Class of 1947 Scholarship Fund-to provide a scholarship annually to graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School.

George F. Wheeling Athletic and Educational Trust Fund-to provide scholarships to student athletes.  Gifts designated in memory of Michael L. Elswick provide additional support to this fund.

The Rev. Robert G. Whisler Memorial Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships for members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church who intend to continue their education.

Windber Rambler Lettermen's Club Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships to one boy and one girl athlete as determined by the Windber Rambler Lettermen's Club Scholarship Committee.

Wright-Knox Scholarship-to provide a scholarship to a United High School student.

Nunzio S. and Flora D. Yocca Scholarship Fund-to provide scholarships for graduating students from Windber Area High School majoring in education, founded by their daughters and sons-in-law, Michael and Elizabeth Day and Joseph and Susan Rupe.

Zahorchak Education-Economic Endowment Fund-to provide dual enrollment scholarships to eligible students from the three school districts where Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak served students and established himself as an education leader.