2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

Tech Prep
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TECH PREP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by the Northeastern PA Tech Prep Consortium. Awarded to a
high school senior in the consortium who has completed a PDE approved Tech
Prep program and plans to enroll in a similar program at one of the following:
LCCC; Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Scranton or Hazleton; Lackawanna College; Keystone
College; Johnson College, or a registered apprenticeship program. Applicant
must have successfully completed all of the academic and technical requirements
in their secondary Tech Prep curriculum and show proof of acceptance to a
member post-secondary institution for the fall semester.
III. FINANCIAL NEED
JOSEPHINE CEFALO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
G.P.A. 2.5 or higher
Established in 2001 by Atty. Michael Cefalo in memory of his beloved mother. He
established this scholarship so that young people can rise up from humble beginnings
to take their place in society, just as his parents did. Like the Cefalos, the
recipient must strive to make the world a better place. Applicant must have unmet
financial need and a strong desire to achieve their goals.
CHOICE ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002 by John Kebles, President of the credit union, to assist students
who have unmet financial need. Applicant must be enrolled in a degreebearing
program at LCCC and have unmet financial need. Preference will be
given to applicants who demonstrate community involvement.
COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1999 by the Coca-Cola Corporation located in Pittston. Applicant
must have unmet financial need and be in good academic standing.
FORTINSKY FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed in 2003 by Robert A. & Shirley Fortinsky through the Fortinsky Charitable
Foundations, Inc. Applicant must have unmet financial need and be in good
academic standing.
CURRY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by Francis & Darryl Curry, to assist students who have unmet
financial need.
ALBERT FLORUSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by Lisa and Frank Owens in memory of Mrs. Owen’s father,
Albert Floruss. Applicant must demonstrate strong community or college involvement
in extra-curricular activities and have unmet financial need.
ABIGAIL M. GEORGE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the LCCC Alumni Association in 1993 in memory of Abigail M.
George, a dedicated volunteer and graduate of Luzerne County Community College.
Applicant must be enrolled full-time and have earned at least 12 credits at
the time of application, be involved in college or community activities and have
unmet financial need.
LCCC ASSOCIATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the LCCC Faculty Association. Applicant must demonstrate financial
need and have completed at least 12 credits. Must be willing to be interviewed.
Contact the Foundation office for deadlines and a separate application.
LCCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARS AWARDS
Funded through the Foundation’s annual fund raising activities. Applicant must
be in good academic standing and have unmet financial need. Special consideration
will be given to students with extenuating or personal circumstances.
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