Merit Based Scholarships Awarded Every Year
Started in 2021, the Foundation annually awards an $8000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Any donation is not small when making an impact on a child’s future. Donate Now and help a child get access to resources.
2024
Our 2024 scholarship has been awarded to John Chiampi. He will be enrolling in the biology/pre-med program at Wilkes University. John, of West Pittston PA, was a member of the Wyoming Area football, wrestling and track team. He also achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America. This impressive accomplishment is a reflection of John's dedication, leadership skills, and commitment to serving his community.
2023
Allie Silinskie has been awarded our scholarship for 2023. She will be an Engineering major at Penn State University. A resident of West Wyoming, PA, Allie attended Wyoming Area High School where she finished in the top 8% of her class academically. She was a member of the Student Council, National Honor Society and played on the Volleyball Team for four years.
2022 CO-WINNER
Miranda Dominick was one of the two 2022 scholarship co-winners. A resident of Harding PA, she is enrolled in the Engineering program at Penn State University. Miranda was a high honors student every year at Wyoming Area High School. She was President of her junior class, a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club.
2022 CO-WINNER
Kayla Barber, of Exeter PA, was one of the two co-winners of our 2022 Scholarship. She plans to continue her education at Lees McRae College as a Wildlife Biology major. At Wyoming Area High School, Kayla ranked 33rd out of 172 students. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Leadership Northeast and the cheerleading team. She also maintained a part time job during the school year.
2025 Update: Kayla’s Journey
We’re thrilled to celebrate Kayla Barber, who graduated in just three years from Lees-McRae College with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology, specializing in Wildlife Rehabilitation. She finished with an impressive 3.85 cumulative GPA and will begin her online Master’s degree in Anthrozoology at Canisius University in the fall of 2025.
2021
Rayne Pucci , resident of West Pittston PA, will be continuing her education at University of Delaware. She is enrolled in the Health Science program studying to be a Physician’s Assistant. Rayne was an outstanding student at Wyoming Area High School. She was a member of the Key Club, Student Council and FBLA. We are proud to have selected Rayne as the winner of our inaugural scholarship.