Education
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Julia Yale Weber Scholarship
Julia Yale Weber was a dedicated and inspiring teacher of English at Honesdale Junior/Senior High School from the 1950s to the 1970s who set high standards for her students. Each year since 1991, a scholarship has been awarded in memory of Julia Yale Weber to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in teaching. The recipient of this scholarship is to be a worthy student with (1) love of learning, (2) commitment to a teaching career in elementary, secondary or higher education, and (3) admision to a four-year college or university. Students must complete and submit the General Scholarship Application and deliver to Mrs. Davoli.
Area of study: Career in elementary, secondary or higher education
Award amount: $4,000.00
Application: GENERAL APPLICATION
Deadline: April 15, 2025
The Vanessa Joy Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship
The Vanessa Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Vanessa, who was a recent graduate of West Chester University. This $2,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in education or environmental studies, and will be awarded to a student in one of the nine school districts in the Upper Delaware River region in PA and NY.
To apply:
1 - complete an application
2 - request a transcript from Mrs. Sullivan via the announcement app on your iPad
3 - request two student asssessments forms (available at the link below) or letters of recommendation.
NOTE: Assessments should be emailed to Mrs. Davoli directly, NOT provided to the student. Teachers should include "Van Gorder Application Assessment: STUDENT NAME" in their email subject line.
All materials will be collected by Mrs. Davoli and submitted on your behalf.
Area of study: Education or Environmental Studies
Award amount: $2,000.00
Application (2 pages): APPLICATION FORM
Assessment form (1 page): ASSESSMENT FORM
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
The Wayne County Community Foundation offers scholarships to students interested in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to: Healthcare, Agriculture & Agribusiness, Forestry, Education, Veterinary, Horticulture, Mathematics, Business, Music, Technology, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice and others. Some need-based scholarships are available as well.
More information will be provided in the NewYear.
Area of study: Varies
Award amount: Varies by Scholarship
Application: To be posted in the New Year
Deadline: TBD