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The Gail A. Abromovage Memorial Scholarship
Bobby Acacio Arts & Sciences Scholarship
Extracurricular Activities! Science! Arts!
Anthony and Eleanor Angeli Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to remember Anthony Sr. and Eleanor Angeli, lifelong residents of West Pittston.
Richard B. Anselmi Memorial Scholarship
Combined with the John Campbell Memorial Exeter Lions Scholarship
Samuel Agolino Memorial Scholarship
Maureen McHugh Aritz Women's Business Memorial Scholarship
Richard G. Belza Memorial Scholarship
Kelley Best Biagioli & James Biagioli Scholarship
Education, Hard Work and Community!
John Jude Bolin Memorial Scholarship
In memory of John Jude Bolin
John "Beno" Borzell Memorial Scholarship
The “Inspiration Lizzie” Scholarship
This family is pledging to award $1200. Apply!
Jacob "Jake" Busch Memorial Scholarship
Butchko Family Scholarship - King's College
No application- chosen by King's College
John B. Campbell Memorial Exeter Lions Scholarship
Exeter Lions Scholarship
James & Rosemary Campenni Memorial Scholarship
Concetta and David Carey Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Claire H. Carr Memorial Scholarship
Nurse or another related health care-related field!
Matthew Chipolis Memorial Scholarship
Stephen J. Chipolis Memorial Scholarship
Mayor Joseph F. Coyne III Memorial Scholarship
Must reside in Exeter.
Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School Scholarship
Did you attend Sarah J. Dymond Elementary School?
THE DONALD & BARBARA EIFERT/ DON’S MACHINE SHOP SCHOLARSHIP
Interested in the Trades? Value is $7,500.00
Exeter American Legion Lt. Adam Kalanowicz Post #833
Complete only the American Legion Application form
Fallen Warrior Memorial Scholarship
Donald Fetsko Memorial Scholarship
Barry P. Finn Memorial Scholarship
Atty. Charles J. Giacometti Memorial Scholarship
Harry J. Giacometti Memorial Scholarship
John Glatz Memorial Scholarship
No Application needed
Stephanie Godri-Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Dave Graboski Memorial Scholarship
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network Scholarship
Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Scholarship
Requires a separate application - see guidance
Andrew A. Griglock Memorial Scholarship
Leonard C. Insalaco II Memorial Scholarship
Larinda Kaufer Family Scholarship
Thomas & Patricia Kearns Drama Scholarship
Mark J. Kleback Memorial "Outstanding Thespians Award"
Include Kleback Addendum Form with your application
Sgt. Donald F. Lasota, Jr. Honorary Military Scholarship
Carl C. Luchetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Marrone-Cristin Foundation Award
Medical field or Technology
Michael McClernon Memorial Scholarship
Musical talents
Dolores McHugh Boys/Girls Basketball Memorial Scholarship
The Ruth Boorom Melberger Scholarship
Dr. Joseph A. Miller Scholarship
Complete Dr. Miller addendum also.
Marc E. Minichello Memorial Scholarship
Moose Lodge #1207 Governors Award
The Nelson Family Trust Scholarship
James 'Jamie' Oliveri Memorial Scholarship
M. Elaine Panzitta Memorial Scholarship
Michael B. Pedley Memorial Scholarship
Michael L. Pesta Memorial UFCW Community FCU Scholarship
The Francis and Joanne Pineno Scholarships
No Application needed - chosen by Bloomsburg University and Penn State University
Kathleen Keder-Pitcavage Memorial Scholarship
Pittston Hospital Class of 1982 Nursing/Health Care Scholars
Reliable Transportation Scholarship
John and Lola Rindgen Memorial Scholarship
Mike "Mr. R" Romanowski Math Memorial Scholarship
Rotary Club of Wyoming Scholarship
Russo Family Award
The Rutkoski Fencing and Merut Construction Wyoming Area Scholarship
Anthony & Amelia Scalzo Memorial Scholarship
James & Norma Serino Memorial Scholarship
Kind, respectful and well mannered students should apply!
Jennifer A. Sidari, MD Memorial Scholarship
The Devon Silva Memorial Scholarship
Stephen E. Sokach Memorial Scholarship
Eric Speicher Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Valley Lodge No. 499 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship
Separate Application from Mrs. Rabel in January! Parent/Grandfather is a Mason!
VFW Exeter Post 6518 Military Service Award
Frank S. Viola Memorial Scholarship
Warrior Pride Class of '89 Scholarship
"Warrior Pride" WA Class of 1989 Scholarship
Amanda Josephine Weed Memorial Scholarship
West Pittston Community Ambulance Assoc. Scholarship
West Pittston American Legion Post #542 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Scholarship
Complete only the American Legion Application form.
West Pittston Cherry Blossom Scholarship
West Pittston High School Alumni Scholarship
West Pittston Tomorrow Scholarship
West Pittston Resident
West Pittston Women's Club Scholarship
West Wyoming American Legion Post #904 Scholarship
Complete only the American Legion Application form.
David J. Williams III Memorial Scholarship "The WARRIOR Award"
Wyoming Area Boys & Girls Soccer Parents Scholarship
Senior members of the boys and girls soccer teams should apply!
Wyoming Area Class of 1969 Gives Back Scholarship
Essay or video!
Wyoming Area Class of 2020 "Gives Back" Scholarship
No application needed!
Wyoming Area Faculty Scholarship
Wyoming Area Key Club Scholarship
Wyoming Area Kiwanis Scholarship
Key Club Members
Wyoming Area Lady Warriors Basketball Scholarship
Wyoming Area Student Council Jean Matys Memorial Scholarship
Student Leaders -not only Student Council members
Wyoming Area Warrior Wrestling Scholarship
Senior Wrestler!
Wyoming Volunteer Hose Company #2 Scholarship
Josette Yakobitis Memorial Scholarship

Higher education has been an important value to the Nelson family for a century. Our uncle, Elna H. Nelson, PhD (U of Michigan, NYU) joined the faculty of the Bloomsburg Normal School (now Bloomsburg University) as the director of health education and remained there for essentially all of his career. The Nelson Field House on the Bloomsburg University campus commemorates that distinguished career and contributions to the university. Subsequent generations have also recognized the value of higher education on improving their lives. The children (Jack, Joanne (Pineno), Richard) of his brother, Victor L Nelson, and his wife, Ruth, of Wyoming and their grandchildren (Chris (Pineno), Justin (Pineno), Jeremy) have continued that legacy. In recognition of the impact that higher education has had on their lives, the family is offering scholarships to worthy students graduating from Wyoming Area High School to help achieve their future aspirations.

Several scholarships will be awarded for 4 years based on semester grades and continuation as a STEM major.  Selection process will be based on the strength of the application and the 1 required essay, resume, and an interview.

All scholarships will be awarded based on the students’ overall academic performance, admission (and commitment to attend) their university of choice, a financial need to help achieve their goals when the university financial aid package does not meet all the student’s needs, and demonstration of interest in the area of study.

The ideal candidates will be interested in a STEM program. Although a student will be eligible for a scholarship upon admittance to any university/college some priority will be given to students who are accepted at the following universities due to family associations with them: The Pennsylvania State University, Bloomsburg University, Temple University, Purdue University, American University, University of Virginia, University of Delaware, University of New Hampshire, Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), George Washington University, Columbia University, College of William & Mary, Lafayette College, and Yale University.

Each scholarship may be renewed. The renewal will be contingent on adequate academic performance each semester as defined by at least a B average at the end of each academic semester. A waiver of the B average may be given for the freshman first semester but the GPA should be no lower than 2.75.

The total sum of the distributed scholarship grants will be no greater than $25,000. Each award will be determined individually and will be based on the recommendations of the Nelson Family Trust nominating committee. Payments (generally 50% of the scholarship award) may be made directly to the university upon receipt of the scholarship commitment form which you will receive from Mrs. Fedor who will provide it to the Nelson Family Trust Nominating committee chair. The remaining amount will be provided to the university directly upon receipt of your official transcript for Semester 1 indicating your qualifying GPA and continuation in the STEM program.  The transcript and university invoice should be provided to the nominating committee chair. If any award is not offered it will be carried over to the next year.

Criteria for Selection: Applicant must be a graduating Wyoming Area senior who has been accepted as a full time student at a 4 Year College/University. Selection will be based on the following:

  1. Completed application
  2. Overall academic performance.
  3. Required essays (1)
  4. Required Interview
  5. Required submission of EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from your FAFSA Application.

Essay Required: Each applicant is required to write a well-crafted essay (at least 500 words each):

Stating the reason for their interest in the targeted area of study (STEM), how they intend to use their education in the future and what receiving the scholarship would mean to them.

** In addition to the essay the applicant must provide the nominating committee a statement of what the expected family contribution (EFC) to their education should be as determined by their FAFSA application.

 

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