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2025 - 2026 Dual Enrollment Scholarship

Scholarships are available for high school students participating in dual enrollment. The number of scholarships is limited. 

To be considered for a scholarship, students must reside in a Pennsylvania household with an adjusted gross income of less than $112,300 plus $19,700 for each dependent listed on the 2024 Federal 1040 tax return.  

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: varies

Application: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & LINK TO APPLICATION

Deadline: October 6, 2025

Christopher Cespedes Memorial Scholarship

These scholarships are sponsored by Sam Jones /SGJ Landscaping, Kaelin Anderson Pour Special Events Beverage Service, and Gavin Canfield/GTC Excavating in memory of Chris, a 2020 HHS Graduate, teammate, and friend. Chris Cespedes was a multi-sport athlete, a role model on and off the court or field and a friend to many. He will be remembered for throwing down some backboard rattling dunks, impressive high jumps, his shy smile that made his eyes sparkle, and a contagious laugh. Chris was a beacon of kindness, an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Part of his legacy should be for others to reach out to those who might be struggling, giving them kindness, compassion, and most importantly support. This award is offered to students continuing their education (trade school, certificate program - 2 year or 4 year college program, etc). Students should submit an application using the HHS General Application Form and complete the following essay:

ESSAY REQUIRED (200 word max) Prompt:

During your time at Honesdale High School what was a hardship you endured and how did you overcome it? Was there an employee(s) or extra curricular activity, (administrator, teacher, secretary, lunch/custodial staff, etc.) that has/have helped you through that difficult time? How did that/those relationship(s) help you through the good, difficult or emotional times in High School?

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: 3 awards in the amount of $500.00

Application: GENERAL APPLICATION

Deadline: May 1st to Mrs. Davoli, who will submit the application to the scholarship committee on your behalf

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 114 Scholarship

This scholarship is open to the child or grandchild of a disabled (military service connected) veteran.

To apply, submit a 3" x 5" index card including the following information:

  • Your name
  • Name of the parent or grandparent that is a Disabled Veteran, and their branch of service.
  • School name
  • Name of intended college, university, trade school, or military plans, along with proposed major or specialty.

 

Mail your card to:

Greg Myers
DAV Scholarship Chairman
97 Ridge Rd, Cobbs Lake Preserve
Lake Ariel, PA 18436-4064

Or, scan and email your card to: gregory.j.myers1@gmail.com

A winner will be drawn at random during a ceremony on Memorial Day at the courthouse park.

Area of study: Any

Award amount:  $500

Application: See above

Deadline: May 4, 2026

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Honesdale Aerie 1858

The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Honesdale will be providing a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to the recipient of this scholarship.

Please submit your completed application to Mrs. Davoli.

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application: GENERAL APPLICATION

Deadline: April 15, 2026

GDS Fair Scholarship

Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in any of the following school districts: Delaware Valley, East Stroudsburg North, Forest City, North Pocono, Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands or Western Wayne including those enrolled in a state-approved home school program

2. Applicant must be enrolled in either an Associates or Bachelor degree level program, or a post secondary trade or technical school, and is starting their courses in the summer or fall semester of the current year

3. Applicant must have contributed to community service locally or in school

4. Applicant must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

  • Be a member of the GDS Fair
  • Be a child or grandchild of a member of the GDS Fair
  • Have contributed significantly to the preparation and/or conduct of the GDS Fair in the past 3 years

Area of study: Any

Award amount: TBD

Application:  GDS FAIR APPLICATION

Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Applications accepted starting December 1, 2025)

Honesdale - Hawley Duplicate Bridge Club

This scholarship is based upon service to the school and community. 

Interested students attending a two or four year college or university in any field of study may apply and provide an essay: Why is involvement in community service important?

Please submit an application found in the link below to Mrs. Davoli.

 

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application: GENERAL APPLICATION

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Honesdale Odd Fellows - Freedom Lodge #88 in Memory of Howard L. Goodenough Jr.

Freedom Lodge #88 is pleased to a scholarship to help our young neighbors grow into future leaders.  This scholarship is now awarded annually to qualified Honesdale High School graduating students who will be attending college or a vocational program after graduation.

Eligibility requirements are:

-The student must be a HHS student in good standing for two years prior to the application deadline.
-The student may only win the scholarship once.
-The student must show proof of a cumulative average of 3.0 or B average each year.
-The student must be accepted as a full time student at a College/University or Vocational/Technical Institution for an entire school year.
-A copy of the verification must be included.
-Request a high school transcript from the Guidance Office.

 

Area of study:  Any

Application: HONESDALE ODD FELLOWS APPLICATION

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (Late applications will not be accepted.)

Laurel Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Educational Scholarship

The Laurel Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior with plans to continue post high school education, and who exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character.

Application and information can be found at the link below.

Please submit applications to Mrs. Davoli.

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: $500.00

Application: INFORMATION & APPLICATION

Deadline: April 17, 2026

Mark Graziadio Memorial Scholarship

The Wayne County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce the third annual Mark Graziadio Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Mark Graziadio, past chairperson of the Wayne County Democratic Committee. Mark had a deep commitment to help foster an understanding of the ideals that helped build our country and government. We hope that this scholarship inspires activism in Wayne County. The 2026 scholarship will be for $1000.

Requirements:
• Wayne county resident
• Senior in high school, graduating in 2026
• At least a “C” average
• Furthering education beyond high school (e.g., trade school, or college/university)
• Completion of an essay about civic engagement (approximately 500 words)

 

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: April 14, 2026

Greater Honesdale Partnership Community Impact Scholarship

The Greater Honesdale Partnership Community Impact Scholarship, open to graduating seniors from the Wayne Highlands, Wallenpaupack, and Western Wayne School Districts, as well as to home-schooled students residing within these districts.

This scholarship was created to encourage youth to actively engage in their communities. These experiences foster a strong sense of community pride. Our hope is that this scholarship inspires students to build on these connections and carry forward a lifelong commitment to Wayne County.

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application and more information: GREATER HONESDALE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applications Open : November 3, 2025

Deadline: February 18, 2026

Jeremy J. Hiller Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors going into college and trade/technical school. 

Additionally, they are fortunate enough to have 2 additional scholarships to offer this year which have been donated by Garrettwood Farms Lawn and Garden, Inc. They are sponsoring 2 ($500) scholarships specific to those entering the trades. Please use the same application for this opportunity as well.

 

Area of study:  Trade / Technical

Award amount: varies $500 - $1,000

Application: JEREMY J HILLER SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 15, 2025

I.O.O.F. Nakomis Rebekah Lodge #497 Scholarship

The Nakomis Rebekah Lodge #497 is pleased to offer a scholarship to help our young neighbors grow into future leaders.  The Lodge recognizes the need for higher education and the increasing cost of obtaining this goal. This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student who will be attending college or a vocational program after college.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The applicant must be a student in good standing for two (2) years prior to the application deadline.
  • The scholarship applicant must show proof of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or C average each year.
  • Applicant must be accepted or attending as a full-time student at a college or university or vocational/technical institution for an entire year. A copy of the verification must be included.

More information can be found here: INFO SHEET

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $500

Application: I.O.O.F. NAKOMIS REBEKAH LODGE #497 SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 1, 2026

The Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship

The Jennifer Killam Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Honesdale Area Jaycees, will award One $1,500 scholarship.

Criteria include: post-secondary plans, community service, volunteerism, extra-curricular activities, awards, and an essay. Transcripts are NOT required.

Applications must be submitted to:

Honesdale Area Jaycees
PO Box 583
Honesdale PA 18431

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $1,500.00

Application: JENNIFER KILLAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Metzger Wickersham 2026 Road to Safety Scholarship Contest

This annual competition invites Pennsylvania high school seniors to submit creative projects that remind drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence or while distracted.

The firm welcomes students to apply their creativity to posters, billboard designs, paintings or drawings, digital designs, videos, songs, or other projects that encourage their peers to drive safely. The submissions may be made through the contest website

Firm officials will review all entries and award a $1,000 scholarship to the first-place winner, $750 to the second-place winner, and $500 to the third-place winner.

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $1,000 scholarship to the first-place winner, $750 to the second-place winner, and $500 to the third-place winner

Application: Submissions may be made through the contest website, www.ArriveAlivePA.com

Deadline: April15, 2026

The Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller, and Savona Commandery #89 Scholarship

The Albert O. Miller, Dorothy Tozer Miller, and Savona Commandery #89 Scholarship Fund was established by the last will and testament of Dorothy Tozer Miller. The Millers understood and advocated the primary masonic ideals of education, worship and charity. This scholarship fund was established to promote intellectual enlightenment among the youth of Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: TBD

Application: HNB SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: April 10, 2026

2025 Mike Munchak Community Service Scholarship

 

The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties has established this scholarship program to assist high school students from Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties, PA, who plan to pursue a post-secondary education.

To be eligible, candidates must be actively involved in community service activities in programs funded by this United Way, be full-time resident and/or students of school districts within Lackawanna, Wayne or Pike Counties and accepted by an accredited university, college or trade school, in a two or four year degree program track, for the 2025/2026 school year.

Following are program eligibility criteria and highlights:

  • The scholarship amount for 2025 is $6,300.00
  • The scholarship will be awarded for a one (1) year period only
  • Only open to graduating seniors within our school districts
  • Demonstrate commitment through community service activities
  • Demonstrate academic achievement
  • Applicants must be graduating seniors from a public, private, parochial or charter school within either of the two counties

Please note that one component of the application is a Letter of Recommendation from a school administrator, guidance counselor or teacher.

All completed application packets must be returned no later than March 31, 2025. Any incomplete packets will not be considered.

Send to:
United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties Attn: Community Service Scholarship Committee
PO Box 526
Scranton, PA 18501-0526

The scholarship winner will be selected by April 30, 2025. The winner and his/her parents or guardian will be invited to the dinner and auction portion of the Mike Munchak Charity Golf Classic in June 2025 at the Scranton Country Club. The formal presentation of the scholarship will take place at that time when the winner will meet Mike and have photos taken together.

 

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $6,300.00

Application:  MIKE MUNCHAK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION or see Mrs. Davoli for a printed application packet

Deadline: March 31, 2025

Dorothy Noble Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

The Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans to award $250 for the Dorothy Noble Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship to a student who has exhibited the qualities of good citizenship in every aspect of his or her life.  There will be four schools in Wayne and Pike counties competing for this award.

Two students will be nominated from Honesdale High School to be considered for this award; they do not necessarily have to have high academic standing, but should not be failing in any subject area.  These students should have a desire to secure an education beyond secondary level in any field of further education.  The persons nominated should exhibit the qualities of trustworthiness, caring for others, dependability, and a sense of patriotism at school and all aspects of life.

In order for the Wayne Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, to select the scholarship winner we would appreciate the following:

*Information sheet including student name, address, and phone number (information sheet linked below)

*A letter of recommendation by Principal, a teacher, or Guidance Counselor, telling us about the student and why he or she should be considered for the award.

*Transcript of grades from the last marking period.

*Letter of not more than 350 words from the selected student setting forth the reasons for desiring an education beyond high school. (Not necessarily a college)

*Only neatly printed or typed letters will be considered.

 

Area of study: Any

Award amount:  $250

Application: Provide letter of recommendation, completed coversheet (linked below), transcript and your letter to Mrs. Davoli for consideration by February 23rd.

Cover Sheet:  DAR Coversheet

Deadline: February 23, 2026

Pike County Council of Republican Women

Criteria:

  • The student must live in Pike County, Pennsylvania.  
  • The student must be a senior in High School going to a 4 year college, community college or trade school.
  • Or a Pike County resident that is enrolled in a 4 year college and is Matriculating as a sophomore, junior, or senior.           
  • The student must provide 2 letters of recommendation from his/her teachers.    
  • The student must include the most recent high school transcript.       
  • The student must write an essay - Why do you deserve this scholarship?    

 

Area of study:  Any

Award amount: $500.00

Application: PIKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Deadline: April 7, 2026

Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarships

The Scranton Area Community Foundation offers a robust scholarship program with over 90 scholarships available to area students.

To see a full list of their scholarships and find out how to apply, please visit their website: https://safdn.org/scholarships/

Applications for 2026 scholarships are open now and will close on March 1, 2025.

Area of study: Varies - see website

Award amount: Varies by Scholarship

Create an account here to apply: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=safdnscholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026

SEEDS Sustainability Scholarship

SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) is offering a $1000 scholarship in memory of Michael “Jake” Burkhardt who was a student intern with SEEDS. Jake loved life, his family, his community and the environment and worked with SEEDS as a high school student. He was also a graduate of the Western Wayne Class of 2015.   Local high school seniors from Western Wayne High School, Honesdale High School, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Damascus Christian Academy, Canaan Christian Academy, Delaware Valley as well as home-schooled seniors who reside within the areas covered by those high schools.

Essay submissions must be submitted via email to director@seedsgroup.net on or before 8:00 pm Thursday, April 30, 2026.   

Area of study:  Any 

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application: INFORMATION SHEET & APPLICATION

Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Brigadier General Richard Joseph Tallman and Evelyn Phillips Tallman Scholarship

The Tallman Scholarship is a four year scholarship intended to support the recipient from freshman year through senior year with a stipend of up to $10,000 annually.

Please return your application, transcript and copy of SAT scores to Mrs. Davoli.

Mrs. Tallman’s expressed intent is to honor a student from Honesdale High School who displays great academic promise, demonstrates high character, possesses the ability to contribute to his/her degree to an outstanding individual with great potential who is unable to achieve this goal for financial reasons. A minimum four year GPA average of 3.5 is required to apply.

Area of study: Any

Award amount: up to $10,000.00

Application: TALLMAN APPLICATION

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Wayne County Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship

The Wayne County Business and Professional Women's Club is offering a scholarship to high school seniors this year.  The application is linked below for any senior that may be interested in completing it.

Additional Requirements:

  • Current or most recent Transcript;
  • Proof of enrollment in college or vocational training program;
  • Two (2) letters of Recommendation from two (2) different sources. Recommendations can’t be from a relative. Recommendations from a teacher, professor, guidance counselor, school official, employer, clergy, and the like are preferred;
  • Family Member is/was a veteran or service person
  • An essay which addresses your specific educational and career goals and how your educational endeavor will help you accomplish these goals and/or make a difference in your professional career.  Include information concerning your background, your family, education, volunteer activities; your goals in life; your strengths/weaknesses, and the reasons why you want to pursue your selected career.  Additionally, and most critical to this scholarship application, please discuss how the family member’s service to America impacted your life. The Wayne County Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Committee will consider your essay carefully when your application is evaluated.  It should be well thought out and relevant to your career goals.  (Please limit your essay to 500 words);
  • Certification and Release; and
  • Completed Waiver Request, if desired.

Area of study: Any

Award amount: TBD

Application: WAYNE COUNTY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wayne County Community Foundation offers scholarships to students interested in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to: Healthcare, Agriculture & Agribusiness, Forestry, Education, Veterinary, Horticulture, Mathematics, Business, Music, Technology, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice and others. Some need-based scholarships are available as well. Create an account at the link to begin the application process.

Area of study: Varies 

Award amount: Varies by Scholarship

Application: WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Wayne County Fair Scholarship

The Wayne County Fair Scholarship requires the following:

  1. Must be a 2026 High School Graduate
  2. Copy of official high school transcript
  3. Copy of college acceptance letter
  4. Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation (non-family)
  5. Participation at the Wayne County Fair (worked, volunteered, exhibited, etc) within the last three out of four years.
  6. 2 Essay Questions
  7. Return applications to: 
    Wayne County Fair
    c/o Fair Scholarship
    270 Miller Drive
    Honesdale, PA 18431
  8. Application due by April 30, 2026

Area of study: Any

Award amount: $500.00

Application: WAYNE COUNTY FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Women's Club of Honesdale Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all seniors at Honesdale High School who are applying or have applied to a two or four year college OR technical school. The scholarship award will be $1000 for three applicants. Please complete the form, including the essay and the name and your relationship with the person who will write your recommendation letter. If a section does not apply to you, enter N/A.   Please send a transcript as well.

Area of study: Any

Award amount: Three $1,000.00 scholarships

Application: WOMEN'S CLUB OF HONESDALE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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