The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) President and CEO Janice R. Black announced today that more than $1.37 million was awarded in scholarship funds to 479 local students for the 2017 – 2018 academic year. Over 1,000 students applied for scholarship assistance.
“We are committed to providing young adults in our community every opportunity to learn and grow through the gift of educational scholarships,” said President & CEO, Black. “Our scholarship funds have been created by generous, community-minded individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of investing in our community’s youth. We thank them for the opportunity to assist them in giving a gift of education to so many young adults.”
TFEC offers over 120 scholarship opportunities through various scholarship funds and management agreements. All scholarships have been established by local individuals, corporations or organizations to assist students with their educational pursuits. Whether honoring loved ones or providing for specific communities, each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help today’s youth achieve their dreams.
Educational scholarships impact the community by providing financial support for students to pursue careers. Miranda Fawver, recipient of the Carrie and George Lyter Scholarship, thanked her scholarship donor and selection committee saying, “Your scholarship, along with other scholarships and grants that I have received, are helping to make my dream of becoming a teacher achievable.” Miranda graduated from Greenwood Middle-High School in June 2017 and is attending Bloomsburg University to study early childhood education.
TFEC, through its many scholarship programs, continues to assist local students each year through scholarships. Scholarship applicants demonstrate individual excellence in areas such as community service, leadership, sports, music, academics, and other unique characteristics. Click here to review available scholarships, eligibility criteria, and deadlines for the 2018-2019 academic year. Applications will re-open by January 1 for online submissions.
TFEC is a partner with American Education Services (AES)/PHEAA’s Partnerships for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program. Scholarship recipients are eligible to have their awards matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by AES/PHEAA’s PATH Program. PHEAA may grant matching funds for TFEC scholarship recipients who are enrolled in an approved Pennsylvania college or career school, as an undergraduate student on at least a half-time basis, who are a state grant recipient and who demonstrate financial need. Students must also be a resident of Pennsylvania, not in default on any educational loans, maintain academic progress, and not be considered an incarcerated student. The match provides last dollar support for tuition and fees. Scholarship recipient information is submitted by TFEC staff; no additional paperwork is required by students in order to be eligible for a PATH Program match. For additional information on this program, please visit www.pheaa.org.
