Returning 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. For information on all scholarships please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@lackawanna.edu
Alyn J. Scheatzle Scholarship for Culinary and Hospitality Programs
The Alyn J. Scheatzle Scholarship for Culinary and Hospitality Programs was established through a donation from the North Scranton Rotary Club in honor of the late Rotarian and community service volunteer who was the owner of Schiff’s Restaurant Service in Scranton, Pa. The scholarship will be distributed in $1,000 increments each year to second-year students who are actively involved in their community, in good academic standing, and enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hotel Management associate degree programs.
Charles Bernard ’66 and Bonita Timins Berman Family Scholarship
The Charles Bernard ’66 and Bonita Timins Berman Family Scholarship was established in May 2021 to honor the memory of the Berman family while supporting future students from Lackawanna County. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business who has achieved academic success in the classroom during their first two years on campus.
Frank Scopelliti Annual Scholarship
The Frank Scopelliti Annual Scholarship was established by Theresa Scopelitti in memory of her late husband, Frank Scopelliti. The award will be issued to a full-time student in good academic standing. Special preference will be given to a candidate that has graduated from the Scranton School District and who has participated in the Rocket Project program in elementary and secondary school.
John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Scholarship Award
The John R. and Maureen J. Pesavento Scholarship Award is awarded to a full-time student who has graduated from a Lackawanna County high school and maintains good academic standing at Lackawanna College.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metz Culinary Management Scholarship
The METZ Culinary Management Scholarship was established in support of the long-term commitment to the success of Lackawanna College and its students. The award will be issued to a full-time, second-year student in either Culinary Art or Hospitality Management who exhibits strong leadership skills in both their academic and personal life and has demonstrated financial need.
Paul J. Miller, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Paul J. Miller, Jr. Memorial scholarship shall be distributed annually to two deserving full-time sophomores in good academic standing. Preference is given to eligible applicants who reflect Paul’s interests, such as students who major in criminal justice 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 from 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 bachelor’s degree posthumously. This scholarship is a stipend to be used as a supplement for tuition or for educational costs, such as books.
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 Professor Edwin B. Miller Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Created by Dr. Ruth Shaber and Professors Glenn Barnes, Cynthia Gentile, and Ivy Kempf, the Professor Edwin B. Miller Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was created to honor the late Professor Edwin B. Miller, who taught Legal Studies at Peirce College for more than 16 years.
The fund provides scholarship support to students who, in addition to having financial need, exemplify the virtues of commitment, scholarship, and compassions, which were emblematic of Professor Miller’s work.
Award
Award may vary based on funding. There are a limited number of scholarships available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Lackawanna undergraduate student, currently enrolled in the Paralegal Studies programs
- Completed at least twelve (12) credit hours at Lackawanna
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or above
- Have completed the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Demonstrate financial need
*Award recipients may reapply every two years, while all other applicants may reapply each year.
Application Requirements
Interested students must submit all application materials by the deadline.
Students will need to submit the following materials:
- A one (1) page typed essay about his/her activities at Lackawanna or in the community to illustrate the virtues of commitment and compassion
- Reference letters supporting their application.
- Provide two (2) reference letters to further illustrate his/her commitment and compassion.
- Do not use letters from full-time Legal Studies faculty. It will disqualify your application from scholarship consideration.
- Provide two (2) reference letters to further illustrate his/her commitment and compassion.
All application materials should be emailed to sfs@lackawanna.edu with the subject line: “Ed Miller Scholarship Application – [Student Name]”.
Deadline
All applications must be received by no later than December 1st
409 on Adams Gratuity Scholarship
The 409 on Adams Gratuity Scholarship was created to benefit students enrolled in a School of Hospitality program. Lackawanna College will use the gratuities from 409 on Adams to provide annual scholarship awards to qualifying students to be used for tuition, textbooks, uniforms or other course related materials. Qualifying students must be enrolled full-time, be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The student is required to maintain continuous enrollment to the end of each semester before the scholarship funds will be disbursed. The scholarship recipient must also maintain academic progress by passing a minimum of 12 credits each semester and achieve at least a 2.0 GPA or higher to receive scholarship funds for the next semester.