Our Scholarship Portal is Now Open!
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.
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James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree or certification in a trade-related field)
Deborah Gorsky (Bogansky) Memorial Scholarship (School & Community Involvement)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
W. Kevin O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship (Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Economic Development or a similar field.)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (1 or 2-year degree or certification in a trade-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-Related Majors)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Major-specific and mental health-related)
Kenneth L. Malkemes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Engineering/Mathematics)
David Miller Memorial Scholarship (Loss of a Parent/Community Service)
Don J. Shaw Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts degree)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
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 or certification in a trade-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 (Major-specific and mental health-related)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Drs. Michael & Kerry Speziale Scholarship (Female students pursuing STEM-related major)
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 or certification in a trade-related field)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship Fund (Music-related majors)
Kashatus Family Scholarship (Must plan to attend a college in Luzerne County)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Major-specific and mental health-related)
Bob Raineri Memorial Scholarships (Applications available in the GNA Guidance Dept. for student-athlete award and also Autobody/Mechanics award)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
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 or certification in a trade-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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
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 or certification in a trade-related field)
Father Louis S. Garbacik Memorial Scholarship (General)
Deborah Gorski (Bogansky) Memorial Scholarship (Involvement in School Activities)
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.)
Steven P. Geraci & Paul W. Penkala Memorial Scholarship (Value of Friendship)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Mary Santella Swart Scholarship (Must be in the top one-third of his/her class.)
Leonard “Big Red” Williams Scholarship Fund (Math or Accounting-related Majors) Political Volunteerism Preferred
Coach George Barilla Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Jeanne R. Butcher Memorial Scholarship (Active parishioners at St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston or Holy Family Parish, Luzerne)
1LT Jeffrey F. DePrimo Memorial Scholarship (U.S. Veteran Family Members)
Joseph & Joyce Gelli Scholarship (Greater Plains residents)
Ronald E. Hontz Memorial Scholarship Fund (Lake-Lehman School District residents)
Lila & Darnell Howard Memorial Scholarship (Wilkes-Barre residents)
Dr. W. Francis Keating Memorial Scholarship (Pittston residents)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related Majors)
Thomas P. Kilduff Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Major-specific and mental health-related)
George B. & Bertha J. Knecht Scholarship (West Pittston residents)
McGlynn Center Scholarship in Memory of Sister Martha Hanlon, RSM (Current or former McGlynn Center participants)
Ann Marie Piasecki Memorial Scholarship (Community Service)
Adam B. Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club Scholarship (Wyoming and West Wyoming residents)
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 a trade-related field such as: Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics Technology, Welding & Welding Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technician, Nanofabrication or similar. If you’re unsure if your field of study qualifies, please email donna@luzfdn.org.
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 similar 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 or certificate in trade-related field)
Ronald E. Hontz Memorial Scholarship (Must attend a secular (non-religious) college/university)
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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Robert M. & Doris A. Stevens Memorial Scholarship (Community Service & Financial Need)
Father Louis S. Garbacik Memorial Scholarship (Must reside within Hazleton Area School District.)
Deborah Gorsky (Bogansky) Memorial Scholarship (School & Community Involvement)
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.)
Deborah Gorsky (Bogansky) Memorial Scholarship (School & Community Involvement)
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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
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 (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
Kevin Karl Music Foundation Scholarship (Music-related)
John C. Kistler Scholarship (Variety of Majors)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
Robert M. & Doris A. Stevens Memorial Scholarship (Community Service & Financial Need)
Jamie Baker Memorial Scholarship (Value of 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 (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
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 (Community Service)
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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
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 (General 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 (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
Dr. Guy V. & D. Keith Ferrell Scholarship (Must attend LCCC)
Joseph & Joyce Gelli Scholarship (Greater Plains residents)
George J. Goode Scholarship Fund (Education/Spanish/Religion) Must attend King’s College or Misericordia University
Mickey Gorham Memorial Scholarship (School Sports 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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
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 (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
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 & Compassion)
Adam Slamas Memorial Scholarship (Golf)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
West Pittston Community Ambulance Association Scholarship (Medical-related majors/First Responders)
Wyoming/West Wyoming Lions Club Scholarship (Community Service)
Joseph & Joyce Gelli Scholarship (Greater Plains residents)
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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship (Wrestling)
Joseph J. Esoda “Making a Better Future” Scholarship (Pursuing a trade-related degree or certification)
George J. Goode Scholarship (Education/Spanish/Religion) Must attend King’s College or Misericordia 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)
Adam J. Smith Memorial Scholarship (Music-related/Performing Arts)
Bill Smith III Memorial Scholarship (Student-athletes)
