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  • Featured News / GuidanceFebruary 3, 2025
    Scholarships & Career Opportunities –…The February edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships! Click here: https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-February-2025.pdf Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / GuidanceFebruary 3, 2025
    National School Counseling Week, Feb.…National School Counseling Week 2025, “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3–7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / Guidance / High School / Middle SchoolJanuary 10, 2025
    Curriculum Night – January 29,…Curriculum Night will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00. Administration, Guidance and the Department Heads will go over the curriculum, graduation requirements and the scheduling process. Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / GuidanceJanuary 2, 2025
    Scholarships & Career Opportunities –…The January edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships! Click here:  https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-January-2025.pdf Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / Guidance / High SchoolDecember 6, 2024
    FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT – DECEMBER…The Western Wayne School Counseling Department is sponsoring a FAFSA (Financial Aid Form) COMPLETION SESSION. FAFSA is required to qualify for most student aid programs such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional awards and low-cost federal student and parent loans. We will have a representative from the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency/PA School Services Access Partner available to assist you as you complete the FAFSA. The representative will answer your questions and guide you along the way to submitting your financial aid form. https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FASFA-COMPLETION-NIGHT-2024.docx Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...

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MATTHEW FITZSIMMONS
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT HEAD

SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 11-12 (A-L)

mfitzsimmons@westernwayne.org

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
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LISA JACQUES
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SCOTT WILLIAMS
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR

TARA MORCOM
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR

ERICA GERMANI

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT HEAD

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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.

  • Must be in their junior year at a Pennsylvania public high school
  • Create original work that makes a case for the relevancy or irrelevancy of Franklin’s words in today’s world
  • Consult Turnitin rubric-Argument tab to gain familiarity with judging criteria (Judges will use this exact rubric to grade each essay)
  • Must consult and cite credible source material, use in-text citations and have a works cited page following MLA/APA formatting with a minimum of three sources
  • Include the page number and title of the essay in the footer of each page
  • Save essay as YourEssayTitle_YourInitials
  • Upload essay and student information to the BFSA JotForm no later than Friday, February 28, 2025

 

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

 

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 enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

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

 

The Vern Moyer Aviation Scholarship There are five-$4,000 scholarships available for students entering college in 2025-2026 academic year.

  • Be a resident of Monroe, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northampton, Pike, or Wayne County
  • Demonstrates a clear passion for aviation through previous experiences, personal statements, and future career goals.
  • Enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited aviation or aerospace related training/education program.
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/

 

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/

 

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:

  1. Letter of Recommendation:  Submit a letter from 1 reference (teachers, professors, or educational administrators).  Please make sure the letter has contact information in case the reference needs to be discussed.
  2. Essay: Submit an original essay of 200-500 words about a personal experience that demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage.

 

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

  • attend school in the Lackawaxen Watershed.  (The high schools in the Lackawaxen Watershed are Honesdale H. S., Wallenpaupack Area H.S., Western Wayne H. S., and Canaan Christian Academy H. S.)
  • intend to pursue a career supporting environmental conservation
  • plan to major in college in a subject area that will lead to the achievement of this career goal.

The amount of the award is $500.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completed student application
  2. Essay discussing an environmental issue of concern to applicant and why.
  3. School report and recommendation from counselor
  4. Official transcript including GPA.
  5. High school profile
  6. Recommendation from a science teacher
  7. Deadline:  April 7, 2025
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

 

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/

 

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).

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