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Course Selection Guide 2024-25 DownloadPreview 
Course Selection Guide 2025-26 - Final DownloadPreview
Guidance Downloads
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| Course Selection Guide 2024-25 | DownloadPreview |
| Course Selection Guide 2025-26 - Final | DownloadPreview |
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 |
| The Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship | Please see the requirements below for this scholarship:
– Community service involvement – Extracurricular activities – Any awards or special recognitions – Work Experience – An essay that contains your secondary education plans, the field you are interested in, your reason for choosing this field and your future ambitions. |
May 1, 2025 | https://www.honesdalejaycees.org/general-8
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| John P. & Elizabeth Knash Memorial Scholarship | Below are the requirements for this scholarship:
– Graduating student who resides in Wayne County – Planning to attend an accredited college and majoring in a horticultural or agricultural field. Other fields of interest include horticulture/floral design or a related field such as agriculture, agribusiness, etc. |
May 1, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
| Let Grow’s Think for Yourself Scholarship | Every year, Let Grow asks U.S. high school seniors to think about the importance of independence, curiosity, and open-mindedness in their everyday lives. This year, we are increasing our award amounts! We will award an $8,000 scholarship to the Grand Prize Winner, and $2,000 each to three Runners-Up. This is the simplest scholarship anyone can apply for, and our awards can be used for traditional university, community college, or trade school. |
May 1, 2025 | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/let-grow-scholarship
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| Catherine Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements
Residency: · Resident of Wayne or Pike County Pennsylvania Qualified Institutions and Level of Study · Any Nursing Program · Two-year college · Four-year college · School must have an accredited nursing program · School must be in the United States Academic Requirements · Good academic standing planning to graduate on time Accepted into a nursing program |
May 2, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
| Ellis Collins Memorial Scholarship | A senior looking to further their education with an emphasis on community service. | May 2, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
| Kelly Sledzinski Memorial Scholarship | Open to seniors furthering their education after graduation. | May 2, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
| Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Essay Scholarships | Applicant Requirements:
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May 2, 2025 | https://www.paheritage.org/resources/phf-essay-scholarship-2025.html
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| Thorpe Merit 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. |
| American Legion Post 889 Scholarship | See requirements below for this scholarship:
– Must be a High School Senior – Have a family member who is or was a Legion member. Must provide name of member, city of post and relationship to you. |
May 23, 2025 | See Guidance for details. |
| Erin Jessica Moreken Scholarship | 1. Candidate must be a High School Senior from a local high school.
2. Candidate must have all requirements necessary to graduate in June, 2025. 3. Candidate and/or immediate family member have or have had drug/alcohol issues (also known as Substance Use Disorder), and the candidate has succeeded despite this dysfunction within the family. Candidates who themselves are in recovery must have at least one year sobriety, have a sponsor, and be a member of a support program. 4. Candidate must have been accepted into a post high school program, with plans to further his/her education/career before funds are disbursed. College acceptance letter must accompany application. 5. Scholarship may be awarded anonymously if requested by recipient. |
May 23, 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).
