Apply for Scholarships Today!
We understand that the college application process can be overwhelming for both students and their families. The Luzerne Foundation is proud to manage the generous gifts of our donors, who are dedicated to supporting students as they pursue their educational goals. Scholarships play a crucial role in bridging the gap between financial aid and out-of-pocket costs, while also recognizing the hard work and achievements of college-bound students. We don’t want anyone to miss out on these opportunities, and we’re thrilled to partner with our donors to help young individuals achieve success.
Please click on your high school tab below to view the scholarships available to you. To view the details of each scholarship opportunity, click the “Apply For Scholarships Here” button and create an account. Once you’re ready to begin applying, we recommend you use the Copy Previous Answers feature to save yourself time if you’re completing more than one application.
Most of our scholarships require your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you haven’t already completed the FAFSA application, please use this link to access the form: www.studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing.
If you have any questions, please email the Scholarship Administrator at Donna@luzfdn.org or call 570-822-2065.
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-Related Majors)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Kenneth L. Malkemes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Engineering/Mathematics)
David Miller Memorial Scholarship (Community Service)
Don J. Shaw Memorial Scholarship (Student-Athletes)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Dr. William D. Ziegler Memorial Scholarship (Tennis)
James M. Desiderio Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Nancy Garvey Memorial Scholarship (Community Service, Character & Kindness)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship Fund (Golf)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Kenneth G. & Patricia E. Kirk Scholarship (Education or Business Majors)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Drs. Michael & Kerry Speziale Scholarship (Math-related)
The following scholarship applications are available in the Dallas Guidance Department:
- Paul Brace, Jr. Dallas Athletic Scholarship (Student-athletes)
- 1LT Michael J. Cleary Memorial Scholarship (Academics & Leadership)
- Corey Ehret Cross Country Scholarship (School Spirit & Cross Country)
- Jason Schilling Memorial Scholarship (Baseball)
- Kathy Wega Memorial Scholarship (Journalism or Writing Majors)
- Kyle Wega Memorial Scholarship (Must plan to attend King’s College)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship Fund (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship Fund (Music-related)
Kashatus Family Scholarship (Must plan to attend a college in Luzerne County.)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Bob Raineri Memorial Scholarship (Application available in the GNA Guidance Dept.)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Stickney Fire Company #1 Scholarship (First Responders) (Application available in GNA Guidance Dept.)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship Fund (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Alexis Memorial Scholarship (Must be of Italian Descent) – (Applications available in the Guidance Dept.)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship Fund (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Father Louis S. Garbacik Memorial Scholarship
Ed Hughes Scholarship (Greater Freeland Area Residents)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
W. Kevin O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship (Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Economic Development or a similar field.)
The Steven P. Geraci & Paul W. Penkala Memorial Scholarship (Friendship)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Mary Santella Swart Scholarship (Must be in the top one-third of his/her class.)
Leonard “Big Red” Williams Scholarship Fund (Math/Accounting-related Majors) Political Volunteerism
Coach George Barilla Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
1LT Jeffrey F. DePrimo Memorial Scholarship (U.S. Veteran Family Members)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Ronald E. Hontz Memorial Scholarship Fund (Must reside in Lake-Lehman School District.)
Lila & Darnell Howard Memorial Scholarship (Strong Academics & Community Service) – Must be a Wilkes-Barre resident.
Dr. W. Francis Keating Memorial Scholarship (Must be Pittston resident.)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
George B. & Bertha J. Knecht Scholarship (Must be West Pittston resident.)
McGlynn Center Scholarship in Memory of Sister Martha Hanlon, RSM (For current and prior McGlynn Center participants.)
Ann Marie Piasecki Memorial Scholarship (Community Service)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club Scholarship (Must be a Wyoming/West Wyoming resident.)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
John C. Kistler Scholarship
W. Kevin O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship (Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Economic Development or a similar field.)
Frank Pasdon Memorial Scholarship (Must reside in Jim Thorpe School District.)
Current seniors graduating from a high school in Lackawanna County may apply for the following scholarships in our portal:
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship: You must plan to pursue a 1 or 2-year degree or certificate in an “advanced manufacturing technology” discipline (Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics Technology, Welding & Welding Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technician, Nanofabrication or similar).
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship: You must be passionate about pursuing Music Education, Music Theory, Music Therapy, Music Performance, Sound Production/Music Recording Technology, or any music-related major.
For more information on these scholarship opportunities, create an account in our portal by clicking the Apply for Scholarships Here! button above.
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Ronald E. Hontz Memorial Scholarship
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Robert M. & Doris A. Stevens Memorial Scholarship
Father Louis S. Garbacik Memorial Scholarship (Must reside within Hazleton Area School District.)
W. Kevin O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship (Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Economic Development or a similar field.)
Frank Pasdon Memorial Scholarship (Must reside within Jim Thorpe School District.)
Father Louis S. Garbacik Memorial Scholarship (Must reside within the Hazleton Area School District.)
Ed Hughes Scholarship (Greater Freeland Area residents)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
W. Kevin O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship (Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Economic Development or a similar field.)
Frank Pasdon Memorial Scholarship (Must reside within Jim Thorpe Area School District.)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Work Like “J.I.M.” James I. McLain Memorial Scholarship (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification.)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
John C. Kistler Scholarship
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Robert M. & Doris A. Stevens Memorial Scholarship
Jamie Baker Memorial Scholarship (Friendship)
Brian Cashmere Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
1LT Jeffrey F. DePrimo Memorial Scholarship (U.S. Veteran Family Members)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Dave Galli “True Patriot” Scholarship (School Spirit & Enthusiasm)
Leonard M. Insalaco Memorial Scholarship (Mathematics and the Sciences)
Dr. W. Francis Keating Memorial Scholarship (Pittston residents)
Mary Ann Malinics Kaminski Memorial Scholarship
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Don J. Shaw Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Michael B. Schecter Memorial Scholarship (Medical or Science-related Majors)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Leanne Bedwick Scholarship
Lisa Ann Marie Blaum Brighter Future Award (Special Education Students)
Michael Daniel Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Dr. Guy V. & D. Keith Ferrell Scholarship (Must attend LCCC)
George J. Goode Scholarship Fund (Education/Spanish/Religion) King’s College & Misercordia University
Mickey Gorham Memorial Scholarship (School Sport Enthusiasm)
Lila & Darnell Howard Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Leonard M. Insalaco Memorial Scholarship (Mathematics and the Sciences)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
McGlynn Center Scholarship in Memory of Sister Martha Hanlon, RSM (For current and prior McGlynn Center participants.)
Joseph A. Moran Scholarship (Football)
Ann Marie Piasecki Memorial Scholarship (Community Service)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Walsh Award for Women in the Sciences (Sciences/Medical)
Stephen P. Wolensky Memorial Award (Strong work ethic & kindness)
1LT Jeffrey F. DePrimo Memorial Scholarship (U.S. Veteran Family Members)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
Leonard M. Insalaco Memorial Scholarship (Mathematics or the Sciences)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
George B. & Bertha J. Knecht Scholarship Fund (West Pittston residents.)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Raeann Rose Merlino Memorial Scholarship (Kindness)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
West Pittston Community Ambulance Association Scholarship (Medical/First Responders)
Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club Scholarship (Community Service)
Lila & Darnell Howard Memorial Scholarship (Wilkes-Barre Residency Required)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
William T. Bosso Memorial Scholarship Fund (Education Majors)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology-related field)
George J. Goode Scholarship (Education/Spanish/Religion) King’s College & Misercordia University
Leonard M. Insalaco Memorial Scholarship (Mathematics or the Sciences)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Mary Morenko Memorial Scholarship (Female students residing in either Edwardsville, Kingston, Pringle, or Plymouth, PA.)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
