Educational Scholarships (Multiple Named Funds)

Educational Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Clinton County, PA. For high school graduates from Central Mountain High School and Bucktail Area High School, plus Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania-Lock Haven.

Total Award Amount: Over $50,000 in 2025 (record amount)

Jean H. Blesh Memorial Music Scholarship Award

• For a student embarking on further education for a career in music

John P. & Mary Lou Brandt Academic Achievement Award (Female)

• For a female student with the highest GPA and enrollment in a college or university
• Selected by Keystone Central School District (KCSD) committee

John P. & Mary Lou Brandt Academic Achievement Award (Male)

• For a male student with the highest GPA and enrollment in a college or university
• Selected by KCSD committee

Fromm Family Scholarship Award

• For a deserving student studying Biology

Fromm Family Scholarship Award

• For a deserving student studying English

John E. Jusick Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award

• For a deserving, graduating high school senior

Piper Family Scholarships

• For two (2) students graduating from a public high school in Clinton County
• Based on: need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement
• Recipients eligible for annual renewal for sophomore, junior, and senior years with proof of continued advancement and good standing

Richard Ramm Scholarship Award

• For a graduating high school senior who is:

- A resident of Clinton County
- Enrolled in an accredited university, college, trade, or technical school
- Intending to major in a subject involving agriculture

• Selected by Clinton County Conservation District committee

Samuel and Ellen Williams Memorial Scholarships

• For deserving graduates of Bucktail Area High School
• Based on: need and academic ability
• Preference toward students interested in music education

Franklin L. and Donna R. Walker Memorial Scholarship

• For two graduating high school seniors
• Based on: demonstrated financial need
• Must be residents of Clinton County
• Must be enrolled at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania-Lock Haven
• Must major in Business/Accounting or Physical Education
• Selected by Keystone Central School District committee

Charles E. Dahr Memorial Scholarship

• For a graduating senior from Bucktail Area High School
• Based on: demonstrated financial need
• Must be a resident of Clinton County
• Must be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school to pursue degree, certificate, or designation
• Selected by Renovo Area Public Library Board of Directors

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors from Central Mountain High School or Bucktail Area High School
• For some scholarships: Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania-Lock Haven enrollment

Contact Information:

• Central Mountain High School Guidance Office: 570-893-4900
• Bucktail Area High School Guidance Office: 570-893-4900
• Clinton County Conservation District: 570-726-3798
• Renovo Area Public Library: 570-923-0390
• Clinton County Community Foundation: 570-220-1038
• Website: www.clintoncountyfoundation.org

Application Process

How to Apply:

Applications are available from the Guidance Offices at both Central Mountain and Bucktail Area High Schools

For Richard Ramm Scholarship: Contact Clinton County Conservation District (570-726-3798)

For Charles E. Dahr Memorial Scholarship: Contact Renovo Area Public Library (570-923-0390)

Application Timeline:

Applications became available March 10, 2025

Specific submission deadlines not provided in source material

Contact for Applications:

Central Mountain High School Guidance Office: 570-893-4900

Bucktail Area High School Guidance Office: 570-893-4900

Clinton County Conservation District: 570-726-3798

Renovo Area Public Library: 570-923-0390