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MATTHEW FITZSIMMONS
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT HEAD
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 11-12 (A-L)
KASEY GRIBBLE
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 11-12 (M-Z)
RENEE CHERNIN
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 9-10 (A-L)
RACHAEL PALKO
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 9-10 (M-Z)
JOSEPH TOTSKY
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
7TH & 8TH GRADE
LISA JACQUES
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SCOTT WILLIAMS
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR
TARA MORCOM
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Scholarship | Criteria | Due Date | Application Location |
Wayne/Pike County Farm Bureau Scholarship | This scholarship is open to any graduating senior who is involved in the agriculture community.
· The student recipient must either enroll as a full-time student in the fall of the year in which the scholarship was awarded. · The scholarship recipients agree to the use of their names in the media and press releases. |
February 24, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
The Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award | This scholarship is for students in their junior year and includes creating an original 750 word essay.
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February 28, 2025 | https://www.pasociety.com/scholarship |
Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship | The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NPCTM) annually presents a $1000 scholarship to a deserving senior student from northeastern Pennsylvania. The scholarship is in memory of Blair E. Caboot, a past President of NPCTM and mathematics educator in the Abington Heights School District and Keystone College. The scholarship applicant should excel in mathematics in high school and have future plans in a mathematics-related field.
Eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, & Wyoming. |
March 1, 2025 | https://sites.google.com/ctclc.edu/npctm/scholarship-information?authuser=0
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Hermine Solt Student Scholarship | See requirements below for this scholarship:
· Personal Student Essay · List of Extracurricular Activities · List of Volunteer Activities · List of Memberships · Copy of Transcript · Recommendation Letter |
March 1, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Horatio Alger Scholarships |
Be a United States citizen |
March 1, 2025 | https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/?utm_source=Mailchimp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2024+US+-+Salesforce+Counselors+Email+%231+-+December+9%2C+2024
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The Vern Moyer Aviation Scholarship | There are five-$4,000 scholarships available for students entering college in 2025-2026 academic year.
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March 1, 2025 | https://cfmcpa.org/scholarships/ |
The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains Scholarships | The link provided with share all the available scholarships this foundation offers. Please look at each scholarship listed to see its specific requirements for submission. | March 15, 2025 | https://community-foundation.org/scholarships/ |
R.E.S.C.U.E.
Benjamin B. Stone Memorial Scholarship |
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. 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. | March 15, 2025 | https://community-foundation.org/scholarships/
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Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship | The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce we are able to again offer scholarships to a graduating senior pursuing a career in nursing and living in the vicinity of Wayne Memorial Hospital. Applicants must be applying for fall admission to an accredited nursing program and be notified of their acceptance prior to high school graduation. The scholarship money is a one-time payment to the student and/or their college/university where the recipient is enrolled. Amount still to be determined. | March 20, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
The Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship | This $2,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in education or environmental studies. | March 21, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
2025 Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship | The details are as follows:
– 1 scholarship is awarded for $6,300 – Open to graduating seniors who live in within Lackawanna, Wayne or Pike County. – Have demonstrated community service activities within programs/agencies funded by United Way. – Minimum GPA of 2.5 or better – Submit a valid FAFSA Score (SAI Number) with completed application – Be accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school in a two or four year degree program for 2025/2026 academic year. |
March 31, 2025 | https://uwlc.net/education/mike-munchak-community-service-scholarship/
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The Hideout Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 3010 Scholarship | The details are as follows:
1 scholarship is available for $1000 Open to any senior of Italian descent that is enrolled (by senior night) in a 4 year undergraduate program or an accredited vocational school or tech school program.
Candidates need to submit a letter of recommendation and an essay:
Letters and Essays can be submitted to Guidance. |
April 1, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Men’s College Scholarship | The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required. | April 1, 2025 | https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/ |
PSCA 2025 Scholarship | There is one $1,000 scholarship available to high school seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education. Please see submission requirements below:
– Submit a one page essay or no more than 500 words on a School Counselor who has made a different in your academic, career and/or social-emotional development. The body of the essay should be single spaced and it should be double spaced between paragraphs. – The Schol Counselor you are writing about must be employed in Pennsylvania |
April 1, 2025 | https://psca.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/login/113?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fpsca.secure-platform.com%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2F113%2Fhome
(Essay must be submitted electronically to the link located above.) |
Perry/Westgate Memorial Scholarship | Amount of Scholarship $1000.00
Contest is open to any student entering a 2 or 4 year college under an agricultural, conservation, or environmentally oriented college curriculum. If there are any questions regarding the curriculum you plan to study, contact the office. Some examples would be Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Aquatic Biology, Soil Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Forest Sciences, Agronomy, Wildlife Biology, etc.
STUDENT MUST BE ENTERING FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE IN CURRENT YEAR.
The contest is open to Wayne County students only.
There is no discrimination to race or sex.
The scholarship is for one payment of $500 the first year of college and one payment of $500 the second year of college. Payments will be made directly to the school that the winner is planning to attend. Before the second payment is made the winner will be responsible for submitting a copy of the first year transcript and a confirmation from the college that the student is still enrolled in a qualifying curriculum.
The application is to be completed to the best of the student’s ability.
One letter of reference must be included with the application. The reference may not be a teacher or family member.
A one page, double-spaced essay describing future goals and objectives must be submitted with the student’s application.
A transcript of the applicant’s educational record must be included.
The school’s guidance counselor or principal must sign the application for the contest.
The judging is completed using the application and material submitted, and how much the activities and information given pertain to the college curriculum that is chosen. |
April 4, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
The Lackawaxen River Conservancy Scholarship | The Lackawaxen River Conservancy Scholarship is open to all college-bound twelfth-grade students who
The amount of the award is $500. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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April 7, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
The Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarship | The Wayne County Community Foundation is very excited to announce the opening of our 2025 scholarship application window for local students! From February 2nd to April 7th, high school seniors can apply for a scholarship through our online portal. | April 7, 2025 | https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wccfpas
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EverGreen Elementary PTA Annual Scholarship | This scholarship is open to any graduating senior who attended EverGreen Elementary for a minimum of two years. | April 11, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Robert D. Wilson PTA Annual Scholarship | One scholarship will be awarded to one Western Wayne High School Senior. The selected graduate must have attended Robert D. Wilson Elementary for a minimum of two years. | April 11, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
2025 First Western Wayne Graduating Class Scholarship | This scholarship is open to a graduating senior that demonstrates positive leadership skills, influences those around him/her in an inspiring/positive way, rises to change and challenges, and maintains a positive attitude despite adversity. | April 11, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Human Resources Foundation Scholarship | The details are as follows:
– Five scholarships are awarded for $1,000. – Students must live in Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, or Monroe County. – Students plan to pursue a career in Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, or Special Education, as well as Vo-Tech careers in Construction, HVAC or Electrical Technology. – Transcript – Any relevant test scores (if applicable) |
April 15, 2025 | https://www.hrfnepa.org/scholarships |
2025 Road to Safety Scholarship | There are three scholarships awarded: First place is $1,000, second place is $750 and third place is $500. See the submission information for this scholarship below:
– Submitting a creative project that educates people about the perils of dangerous driving. In your own creative way, tell us how teens can drive with safety in mind, all the time. – Applicants must be a graduating, college-bound high school senior that resides in Pennsylvania. |
April 15, 2025 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N_L_tVkgWDLzjzJ-gVMLeSIyIogu_slbHUdm85OERmE/viewform?edit_requested=true
(This form along with the project both need to be submitted for consideration of this scholarship.) |
LHTC Broadband Scholarship | A Western Wayne graduating senior looking to further their education. The award will be two $1500 scholarships. | April 18, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Mark Graziadio Memorial Scholarship | The amount awarded will be (1) $1,000 scholarship. The google form to complete your application is listed to the right. See the requirements below:
– Wayne County Resident – Current graduating senior as a part of the class of 2025 – At least a “C” average – Looking to further education beyond high school Completion of an essay about civic engagement (about 500 words) |
April 18, 2025 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMBOGCyXtU4OP0DiTo2CXZVZzBCbaah0NCjEqGt9U-F1VEyw/viewform |
Sydney Fahrenbach Memorial Scholarship | Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
· Awarded to a senior female athlete of good academic standing, and who upon high school graduation will continue her education to a 4 year college. |
April 18, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Student-View Scholarship | Student-View Scholarship Program is a contest for high school seniors. All that is needed is to log onto the website listed and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about college in your area. | April 23, 2025 | www.student-view.com |
Elm Tree Physical Therapy Scholarship | This scholarship is open to any student that is intending to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy or a related field upon graduation. | April 25, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Wayne County Business & Professional Women Scholarship | This scholarship is open to a graduating senior who plans to further their education upon graduation.
– Applicants must reside in Wayne County |
April 25, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 114 Scholarship | All that is needed is a 3″ x 5″ index card with:
– Senior’s name – Name of their parent/grandparent that is a Disabled veteran (and branch of service), – High school’s name – Name of intended college, university, trade school, or military plans, etc. and along with proposed major/specialty.
We were forced by regulation that the parent/grandparent must have been disabled (military service connected) in some way. We DO NOT need you to send military discharge paperwork, Veteran Administration proof, etc. sent. |
April 28, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
Wayne County Fair Scholarship Foundation | Open to any graduating senior and the eligibility criteria is below:
– Copy of college acceptance letter – Two letters of Recommendation – Participated at the Wayne County Fair by working, volunteering, or exhibiting within the last three out of four years. |
April 30, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
2025 Thorpe Scholarship | This scholarship is given to a graduating senior that demonstrates academic excellence as well as community involvement and/or extracurricular activities.
– Eligible for seniors who plan on attending a two or four year college/university or trade school. |
May 2, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
GDS Fair Scholarship | See requirements below for this scholarship:
– Planning to purse a 2-year (Associates) or 4-year (Bachelor) degree level program or a post-secondary trade or technical school. – Must have contributed to community service locally or in school. – Applicant must meet at least ONE of the following specific criteria below: – Be a member of the GDS Fair – Be a child or grandchild of a member of the GDS Fair – Have contributed significantly to the preparation and/or conduct of the GDS Fair in the past 3 years |
June 30, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
BigFuture Scholarships | Many different scholarships are available. | Check website for deadlines | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details |
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships | Many different scholarships are available. | Check website for deadlines | https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/scholarships-program/
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To schedule an appointment for working papers, please contact Mrs. Kim Field via email at kfield@westernwayne.org or by calling the High School Guidance Office at 1-800-321-9973 (Option #1).