| ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Lackawanna College Academic Achievement Scholarship is available to any student entering Lackawanna College who has a combined SAT scores (critical reading, math, and writing) of 1500 or more. Download Academic Achievement Scholarship Application (PDF) |
| WILLIAM R. FITZSIMMONS SCHOLARSHIP |
This scholarship is named in honor of William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions at Harvard College (undergraduate college of Harvard University), who was the commencement speaker at Lackawanna College in 2006. In his address, Mr. Fitzsimmons spoke of the importance of a college education, and access to an education to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background. Under Fitzsimmons’ leadership, Harvard College recently developed an innovative program which allows qualified students to attend Harvard tuition-free if their parents’ income is under $40,000. In lieu of receiving a speaker’s fee for his commencement address, Mr. Fitzsimmons graciously donated his honorarium to start the William R. Fitzsimmons Scholarship. Additional private donors have contributed to this fund in the spirit of providing access to educational opportunities at Lackawanna College.
Download William R. Fitzsimmons Scholarship Application (PDF) |
| FOLLETT LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP |
The Follett Legacy Scholarship was established in 1996 by the Follett Higher Education Group for students attending Lackawanna College. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Follett Group to an applicant whose parent is a graduate of Lackawanna College.
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| LACKAWANNA COLLEGE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP |
The Lackawanna College Community Opportunity Scholarships were established in 2013 as part of the larger effort by the College to better service students from the Northeast Pennsylvania region. These Lackawanna College sponsored scholarships will be awarded annually to students from communities surrounding all Lackawanna College locations. With these new scholarships, Lackawanna College hopes to afford local commuter students the opportunity to complete their academic aspirations without incurring the burden of student loans. This award will be granted annually to the fourteen (14) most deserving individuals.
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| LACKAWANNA COLLEGE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP |
The Lackawanna College Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a first semester freshman from Pennsylvania with significant family financial need. Applicants must have an annual adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less to be eligible. All potential candidates must file their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before the April 30 deadline to be considered.
Download Lackawanna College Family Scholarship Application (PDF) |
| THE RON W. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Ron W. Williams Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a Lackawanna County high school in good academic standing, and preference is given to a member of the Lackawanna College golf team. |
| JANE MacKENZIE SCHOLARSHIP |
The Jane MacKenzie Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded in honor of Jane MacKenzie, an alumna of Lackawanna Business College and benefactor of Lackawanna College. Jane also spent many years serving as the business manager of the Century Club, which established this scholarship in her memory. This scholarship is designed to promote Business Education, assist the selected student with college expenses, and encourage high academic achievement.
Download Jane MacKenzie Scholarship Application (PDF) |
| NANCY MCSWEENEY PINK SCHOLARSHIP |
The Nancy McSweeney Pink Scholarship shall be distributed per academic year to a deserving full time freshman. The scholarship was founded by Brenda Gael McSweeney, PhD., who served as the College’s 2007 Commencement Speaker. The scholarship is named in honor of her sister, Nancy, an educator whose own college education began in a two-year private college comparable to Lackawanna College. Recognizing the importance of accessibility and affordability that private, two-year colleges provide, Dr. McSweeney created this scholarship as a tribute to the positive impact that Nancy’s alma mater provided in her undergraduate education. The scholarship is a stipend to be used for educational costs at the student’s discretion, such as books, computer equipment or supplies.
Download Nancy McSweeney Pink Scholarship Application (PDF) |
| SCRANTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP |
The Scranton Central High School Scholarship was established in 1993 under the sales agreement for the purchase of the Central High School building from the Scranton School District. This Lackawanna College sponsored scholarship is awarded annually to two incoming freshman from Scranton High School and two incoming freshman from West Scranton High School.
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| JAMES F. SWIFT SCHOLARSHIP |
| The James F. Swift Scholarship was established 2003 through the Scranton Area Foundation to assist students in pursuit of their post-secondary educational goals. The twenty (20) annual scholarship awards are available to Lackawanna County High School Seniors who demonstrate strong academic achievement, citizenship and service to others, and significant financial need. Eligible candidates must be students from a Lackawanna County public, private or charter high school and plan on attending an accredited two(2) or four (4) year college or university in Lackawanna County. The application for this scholarship can be found on the Scranton Area Foundations website. www.safdn.org |
| THE BETTY & JIM WELBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Betty and Jim Welby Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends in 2011. James Welby, a 1947 graduate of Lackawanna College had a successful career with the United States Postal Service and took great pride in community involvement. He continued with his education at the University of Scranton and received a Bachelor’s Degree. Betty Welby was a long time member, volunteer, and employee of St. Ann’s Basilica Parish in West Scranton. Mr. & Mrs. Welby were survived by 13 children. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving full time freshman in financial need. Preference will be given to a member of Scranton’s St. Ann’s Basilica Parish or a graduate of West Scranton High School. |
| THE RON W. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Ron W. Williams Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a Lackawanna County high school in good academic standing, and preference is given to a member of the Lackawanna College golf team. |
| YELLOWWOOD SCHOLARSHIP |
The Yellowwood Scholarship has been established to provide financial support for a first year graduate from the Yellowwood program who attends Lackawanna College.
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Lackawanna College offers a variety of merit and financial aid scholarships. Most of these second-year scholarships were founded by donors in memory or honor of individuals who attended or were part of Lackawanna’s history. Below is a brief description of the scholarships and the eligibility criteria.
| THE BECKY POCIUS SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Becky Pocius Scholarship was established in Becky’s memory by her parents, Leonard and Eileen Pocius. Becky was an honors student and athlete at Scranton Central. The scholarship is awarded to a second year female student athlete in excellent academic standing. |
| THE BEN FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Ben Franklin Scholarship was established by the Scranton Area Foundation to help a second-year, full time student to finance his or her second year of study. Academic achievement and good citizenship are expected of applicants. |
| THE MARGARET BRIGGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Margaret Briggs Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a student who has graduated from a Lackawanna County high school and maintains good academic standing at Lackawanna College. |
| THE JOSEPH J. COSTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Joseph J. Costa Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Costa’s family to honor a student who exhibits good citizenship and leadership aptitude, and maintains strong academic standing entering his or her second year at Lackawanna College. |
| THE JAMES AND ALICE MELLOW SCHOLARSHIP |
| The James and Alice Mellow Scholarship was established in the Mellows’ honor to help promote accounting education and academic achievement. Accounting majors are encouraged to apply. |
| THE MARY KAZINETZ KRAUSE SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Mary Kazinetz Krause Scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Krause, a 1935 graduate of Lackawanna Business College. Awards are given to Business majors in good academic standing. |
| THE MARGARET TOBIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Margaret Tobin Memorial Scholarship is presented to a second-year student athlete in excellent academic standing. The scholarship was established in honor of Peg Tobin, teacher, mentor and athletic director of Lackawanna College for many years. |
| THE NEW MILFORD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP |
| The New Milford Center Scholarship provides tuition assistance to students at Lackawanna College’s New Milford in Susquehanna County. Applications should be directed to the New Milford Center staff. |
| THE ROBERT LEGG EVENING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Robert Legg Evening Student Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Legg, a 1982 graduate who received an Associate in Science, Business Administration from Lackawanna Junior Business College after an honorable discharge from the United States Army. Mr. Legg felt that education, at any age, was pinnacle for our society to function and to better one’s life. This scholarship is awarded to a part time evening student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits and is in good academic standing. |
| THE UNICO SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNICO is an Italian American service organization. The UNICO scholarship at Lackawanna College was established to assist a full time undergraduate student in need of tuition aid. |
| THE UPS SCHOLARSHIP |
| The UPS Scholarship was established through the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and is funded annually by donations from UPS. Students with at least 24 credits are eligible to apply. |
| THE TOWANDA CENTER SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Towanda Center Scholarship provides tuition assistance to students at Lackawanna College’s Towanda Center in Bradford County. Applications should be directed to the Towanda Center staff. |
| THE PAUL J. MILLER, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Paul J. Miller, Jr. Memorial scholarship shall be distributed per academic year to a deserving full time sophomore in good academic standing. Preference is given to eligible applicants who reflect Paul’s interests, such as students who major in criminal justice or play on the baseball team at Lackawanna College. The Paul J. Miller, Jr. Memorial scholarship fund has been established in honor of Mr. Miller by neighbors, friends and family. Paul graduated Lackawanna College in 2008 with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He had been pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice at East Stroudsburg University, and was awarded his Bachelors Degree posthumously. This scholarship is a stipend to be used as a supplement for tuition or for educational costs, such as books |
| THE LAKE REGION CENTER SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Lake Region Center Scholarship provides tuition assistance to students attending the Lake Region Center at the Hawley Silk Mill. Scholarship funds are raised from the annual Lake Region Scholarship Golf Tournament. Applications should be directed to the Center staff. |
| CELLULAR ONE, LAKE REGION CENTER SCHOLARSHIP |
| Cellular One, Lake Region Center Scholarship provides tuition assistance to a returning student at Lackawanna College’s Lake Region Center in Hawley. Applications should be directed to the Lake Region Center staff. |
| PECKVILLE BUSINESS AND PROFESIONAL WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP |
| Click here to find out more information and how to apply to the Peckville Business and Professional Women’s Organization Scholarship |
| RODNEY POCCESCHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| Rodney F. Pocceschi was a 1988 Pittston Area High School graduate. During his high school years, he participated in track, wrestling, and football. Rodney went on to Bloomsburg University to study the new curriculum of criminal justice graduating in 1992 and becoming a Nescopeck Police Officer. After training at the Virginia Beach Police Department Rodney started his job as a Virginia Beach Police Officer on December 31, 1999. Rodney was killed while on duty on June 23, 2003. He died protecting the community from a six-time convicted felon and wanted murderer. This scholarship is named in his honor. For scholarship details visit: http://www.fallenofficersremembered.org/scholarships |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SUSQUEHANNA & WYOMING COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS |
| For additional scholarship opportunities available through the Community Foundation of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties, click here: www.community-foundation.org |
| WAYNE COUNTY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Wayne County Business and Professional Women are offering a scholarship to three graduating female seniors and one adult woman returning to college. The scholarships are being offered to those seniors that have been accepted at college and are majoring in health, business or in the academic field. Click here to find out more information and how to apply to the Wayne County Business and Professional Women Scholarship. Applications are due no later than April 22, 2011. |
For questions and general information about Lackawanna College Scholarships, please do not hesitate to contact us: FinancialAid@lackawanna.edu P. 570.961.7859 F. 570.961.7893
