Feb 26, 2015 3 min read

WAYNESBURG – Community Foundation of Greene County announced several scholarship opportunities for Greene County high school seniors this spring. Applications are due April 1, unless otherwise noted.

Eligibility criteria vary for each scholarship, so students should contact their guidance counselor for specific guidelines and application forms. Application guidelines and forms are also available on the CFGC website at www.cfgcpa.org.

The following scholarship applications must be submitted to the CFGC Office P.O. Box 768, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

• The Army Spec. Gregory A. Cox Memorial Scholarship: For a graduating Greene County senior student planning a career in public safety for other public service (excluding politics) with preference for a student participating in ROTC. One $1,000 scholarship is available.

• The Rocky Doman Memorial: For a graduating Greene County senior standout athlete who exemplifies the qualities of being a team player with a humble spirit. One $1,000 scholarship is available.

• The William and Shirley Hanley Memorial Scholarship: For graduating seniors at Carmichaels Area and Mapletown high schools. An interview is required. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.

• The Dove Award: A need based scholarship for a graduating student from Jefferson-Morgan High School with female students getting first preference. One $1,500 scholarship is available.

• The R.A. Matteucci Family Scholarship: A need-based scholarship for graduating seniors of Jefferson-Morgan High School. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.

• The Darlene Phillips Elementary Education Scholarship: For graduating seniors of Mapletown High School, with preference for students planning to major in elementary education, but will consider other college majors. One $1,000 scholarship is available.

• The Thelma S. Hoge Memorial Scholarship: For worthy students of West Greene School District who are pursuing a college education. Applications are submitted to the high school guidance office by April 15. Two $2,500 scholarships are available.

• The Walter Samek III Memorial Scholarship: For graduating seniors of Carmichaels High School to continue post-secondary education. Applications are submitted to the high school guidance office by April 15. One $500 scholarship is available.

• The William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship: For Greene County residents who are graduating seniors, or have graduated from a Greene County high school who are planning to attend or are attending Westmoreland County Community College. Applications are due in the CFGC office by June 1. Four $500 scholarships are available.

• The Stealth Scholarship: For non-traditional students at least 22 years of age or older, who are living or working in Greene County who plan to pursue a post-secondary course of education (two-year or four-year degree) at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical school. Maximum scholarship is $2,500. There is no specific deadline for the Stealth Scholarship applications.

The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC), a private, non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 2000, is the central philanthropic vehicle in Greene County for donations of various types and sizes. CFGC currently manages $4 million in assets through more than 65 different funds. For more information about the Community Foundation contact Bettie Stammerjohn by phone at 724-627-2010, email cfgc@gmail.com, or visit www.cfgcpa.org.