2015-16 scholarships and awards

WCCC SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET 2015-16 2

A Message from the President

Westmoreland County Community College is dedicated to providingopportunities that enable you to attain your educational goals. Weare committed to providing area residents with a quality educationthat is both accessible and affordable for everyone.

As a WCCC student, you can select from a variety of degree,diploma and certificate programs. We offer more than 65 transferand career-track associate degree programs and stackable certificatesthat provide you with “on ramps and off ramps” to immediate em-ployment and advanced education.For those students seeking a bachelor’s degree, we have articulationagreements with numerous prestigious colleges and universities tohelp ease the transfer process.

The WCCC Educational Foundation is committed to you and youreducational pursuits by removing financial barriers to your success. Inthis book, you’ll find numerous scholarship opportunities to help youachieve your goals. Scholarships may be awarded for financial need,academic performance, a specific program of study or other criteria. More than $200,000 in scholarship assistanceis available to WCCC students for the 2015-16 academic year.

To apply for a scholarship, visit wccc.edu/scholarships. For the financial need-based scholarships, you’ll need tocomplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form that is available at www.fafsa.edu.gov. Justreturn the form(s) to our financial aid office and they will contact you.

Also within this book, you will see the names of the many donors who have made these scholarship opportunitiespossible. They make dreams come true and we are truly grateful. To make a donation to our scholarships or toestablish a scholarship opportunity at WCCC, please contact our foundation office at 724-925-4083.

I look forward to seeing you on campus as you pursue your educational goals and wish you much success in yourjourney.

Sincerely,

Tuesday Stanley, Ed.D.PresidentWestmoreland County Community College

3 WCCC SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET 2015-16

Scholarships and AwardsA primary mission of the WCCC Educational Foun-

dation is to support students. This commitment is evi-dent from the scholarships and awards listed withinthese pages. Criteria for the scholarships and awardsare established by donors, including board members,alumni, faculty, friends, corporations, foundations ororganizations.

While academic merit and financial need are theusual criteria for selecting scholarship recipients, otherfactors frequently considered are academic major, ge-ographic location or special circumstances, such as“women entering the workforce” or “past employeeof a local company.” All students are encouraged toreview eligibility requirements and to apply as directedin the following pages.

How to Apply for a ScholarshipStudents may inquire about scholarships at any

time but preference will be given to students whoapply for scholarships by April 1, unless an earlierdate is indicated. Generally, 50% of the scholarshipaward is credited to student accounts in the fall semes-ter and the remaining 50% of the award is credited tostudent accounts in the spring semester. The student’sprogress will be reviewed after each semester, and toretain the scholarship, he or she must maintain a min-imum of 2.0 GPA and 70% completion rate, unlessotherwise stated.

A complete listing of scholarships includingamounts and eligibility criteria appear on the follow-ing pages. Additional information, including details re-garding scholarships that require separate application,is also available by visiting the WCCC website atwww.wccc.edu/scholarships. You can complete theScholarship Application Form and submit. As an al-ternative, paper applications can be picked up in theFinancial Aid Office, Founders Hall, Room 130. Youcan also contact Diane Hightower, dean of Students,at 724-925-4050 or [email protected].

Students applying for scholarships from Westmore-land County Community College must also file theFree Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) online atwww.fafsa.gov or www.wccc.edu through the Finan-cial Aid link.

How to Establish a Scholarshipor Award for WCCC StudentsAnyone may establish a scholarship through a con-

tribution to the WCCC Educational Foundation.Three types of scholarship opportunities are available:one-time, annual and endowed.• A one-time scholarship is awarded one

time to a recipient for the dollar amount do-nated. There is no set dollar amount required.

• An annual scholarship is established whena donor agrees to make available a setamount of funds on an annual basis. Thescholarship is then awarded to a student eachyear for the established amount for as manyyears as the funding is available. There is noset dollar amount required.

• An endowed scholarship requires a mini-mum donation of $10,000 to be established.The interest generated on the original invest-ment is awarded to a WCCC student eachyear. The scholarship exists in perpetuity .

Scholarships may be named for the donor or as atribute to a loved one. All contributions are placedinto restricted accounts and are used exclusively forthe scholarship or award created by the donor. Schol-arships are credited to the recipients’ accounts for tu-ition or books.

A scholarship can be established by contactingFoundation Executive Director Debra D. Woods at724-925-4083 or [email protected].


Westmoreland County Community College 2015-16 ScholarshipsPriority Deadline: April 1, 2015

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship Donor Amount Eligibility Criteria

President’s WCCC • Full tuition and fees for two • 2014 Westmoreland County high schoolyears - lab fees not included graduates(Westmoreland County • 2014 Fayette, Greene and Indiana countygraduates) high school graduates

• Half tuition and fees for two • Top 10 percent of their class years - lab fees not included • High school transcript required(graduates from Fayette, Greene and Indiana counties)

• Renewable for secondyear based on 3.0 GPA

Trustees’ Meritorious WCCC • Full tuition for two years - fees • 2014 Westmoreland County high schoolnot included (Westmoreland graduatesCounty graduates) • 2014 Fayette, Greene and Indiana county

• Half tuition for two years - fees high school graduatesnot included (graduates from • Minimum 3.0 GPAFayette, Greene and Indiana • High school transcript requiredcounties)

• Renewable for second year based on 2.5 GPA

Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa • $500/term • Academic historyAcademic Excellence Fraternity & • Requires short essay and two letters of

Friends recommendation**

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship Donor Amount Eligibility Criteria

Adam Eidemiller Adam Eidemiller, Inc. • Varies • Based on financial need*

Allegheny Education Allegheny Education • Varies • Based on financial need*

American Legion American Legion • Varies • Must be a veteran (w/discharge other thanPost 446 Honoring Post 446 dishonorable)America’s Veterans • Based on financial need*

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

Boenning & Boenning & • Varies • Based on financial need*Scattergood Scattergood, Inc.

Carlow University Carlow University • Varies • Based on financial need*’

Celli-Flynn Brennan Celli-Flynn Brennan • Varies • Based on financial need*Architects & Planners Architects &

Planners

James “Jack” and Jack & Maryann • Varies • Based on financial need*Maryann Cherubini Cherubini • Minimum 3.0 GPAScholarship

Malvina P. Criner Estate of Malvina P. • Varies • Based on financial need*Memorial Endowment Criner

Deluzio & Company Deluzio & Company • Varies • Based on financial need*

*Based on financial need - requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)**Essay criteria located at www.wccc.edu/scholarships.


GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS (CONTINUED)

Scholarship Donor Amount Eligibility Criteria

Elliott Company Elliott Company • Varies • Based on financial need*

EMCOR Services - EMCOR Services - • Varies • Based on financial need*Scalise Industries Scalise Industries

First Niagara Bank First Niagara Bank • Varies • Based on financial need*

Gateway Financial Gateway Financial • Varies • Based on financial need*Services Services

Highmark Blue Cross/ Highmark Blue • Varies • Based on financial need*Blue Shield Cross/Blue Shield

Humanitarian Award WCCC • $250/term • Westmoreland County residentEducational • Renewable for second year • Minimum 3.5 GPAFoundation • Short essay stating need required**

International Union of International Union • Varies • Based on financial need*Operating Engineers – of OperatingLocal 66 Engineers – Local 66

ITS Corporation ITS Corporation • Varies • Based on financial need*

Laurel Mountain Traffic Laurel Mountain • Varies • Based on financial need*Association Scholarship Traffic Association

McDowell Associates McDowell Associates • Varies • Based on financial need*

Nikki’s 2nd Chance Jennifer • Varies • Based on financial need*Scholarship Kominsky • Full-time student

• Preference given to residents ofWestmoreland County

• Essay required**

Premo Pappafava General Carbide • Varies • Based on financial need*Corporation

Rolling Rock Club Rolling Rock Club • Varies • Based on financial need*

Smail Auto Group Smail Auto Group • Varies • Based on financial need*

The Wright Thing John & Linda • $250/term • Full- or part-time studentto Do Scholarship Wright • Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 to

receive for the spring award• Preference given to WestmorelandCounty residents

• Based on need

United Association of UA of Plumbers • Varies • Based on financial need*Plumbers & & PipefittersPipefitters Award

UPS UPS • Varies • Based on financial need*

Walmart Walmart • Varies • Based on financial need*

SPECIAL CRITERIA SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship Donor Amount Eligibility Criteria

Alumni Association WCCC Alumni • $500/term • Full- or part-time studentAssociation • Multiple awards • Preference given to family members

of WCCC alumni (state relationshipon application)


SPECIAL CRITERIA SCHOLARSHIPS (CONTINUED)


Scott Brewer Early Early Childhood • Varies • Based on financial need*Child Care Club Education Club • Multiple awards • Used in WCCC Children’s Center

Grant E. & Betty J. The Estate of • $250/term • Must be a graduate of a high school inCooper Betty J. Cooper Mt. Pleasant Township

• Must demonstrate financial need*

Dr. Nancy I. Davis Dr. Nancy I. Davis • $250/term • Must be full-time student• Must be enrolled at the WCCC GreeneCounty Center

• Based on financial need*• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Delmont-Salem Rotary Club of • $125/term • Must be enrolled at WCCC-BushyRotary Club Delmont-Salem Run for a minimum of 3 creditsScholarship • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Preference given to residents ofDelmont and Salem Township

• Recipient is required to attend Delmont-Salem Rotary meeting at end of semester

Eberly Family Fund Eberly Family • $500/term • Preference given to Fayette,Fund • Multiple awards Washington and Greene county students

• Based on financial need*

Eberly Family Fund – Eberly Family • $500 • Based on financial need*Uniontown Fund • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Preference given to Fayette County residents• Must attend WCCC-Feyette

Ford Business Ford Business • $250 • Preference will be given to Uniontown,Machines Machines Fayette County students


Greater Rostraver Greater Rostraver • Varies • Full-time WCCC studentChamber of Chamber of • Minimum 2.0 GPACommerce Commerce • Resident of Belle Vernon, North Belle

Vernon, Forward Township, ElizabethTownship, Washington Township,Perryopolis & surrounding municipali-ties of Allegheny, Westmoreland andFayette counties

Dr. Martin Luther WCCC Black • Full-time $250/term • African-American studentKing, Jr. Meritorious Awareness • Part-time $125/term • Based on academic history, community

Committee service and financial need*• Requires short essay**

McFeely Rogers McFeely Rogers • Varies • Based on financial need*Foundation Foundation • Must be enrolled at WCCC-Latrobe

Never Enough Never Enough • $750/term • Women who need training to enterBoutique Boutique & or re-enter the workforce

Friends • Based on financial need*• Requires short essay stating need**

New Alexandria Lions New Alexandria • $750 • Based on financial need*Club Lions Club • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Preference will be given to residents of theNew Alexandria Lions Club service area

New Beginnings Dr. Steven C. & • $250/term • Must be a first-time student age 24 or olderKaren G. Ender • Must be enrolled at least part-time (6 cr.)& Friends • Based on financial need*




Oliver K. Painter Oliver K. Painter • $250/term • Must be a Mt. Pleasant or SouthmorelandMemorial high school senior (awarded on a rotating

basis)

Pennsylvania WCCC Educational • Varies • Minimum 3.0 GPAGovernor’s Foundation • Traditional student Conference for • First semesterWomen • Must be female

• Must complete volunteer work orcommunity activism

• Short essay describing leadershipexperience**


Reschini Agency, Inc. Reschini • Full tuition • Must be a family member of a ReschiniFoundation • Up to $2,500/semester employee (state relationship on

application)• Preference given to employees of theReschini Agency, Inc.


S & T Wealth S & T Bank • Varies • Must be a full- or part-time studentManagement • Preference given to residents of the Supporting Higher S & T Bank Market: Allegheny, Armstrong,Education Blair, Butler, Cambria,Clarion, Clearfield,

Indiana, Jefferson, Westmoreland• Based on financial need*

Sage’s Army Sage’s Army, Inc. • $1,000 • Based on financial need*Scholarship • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Must be a Pathways program student• Must submit an essay**

Slickville Lions Club Slickville Lions • Varies • Based on financial need*Scholarship Club • Must have a family member in the

Slickville Lions Club or reside in theSlickville Lions Club service area

Paul R. & Anne F. Estate of Paul R. • Varies • Based on financial need*Smiy Family Foundation Smiy • Minimum 2.5 GPAScholarship • Preference will be given to Jeannette,

Norwin, Penn Trafford residents

Madeleine Case Sorber Mary Linda • $2,000 • Based on financial need*Memorial Scholarship Armacost • Multiple Awards • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Must be female• African American student• Preference with be given to Jeannetteresidents from Jeannette High School

Youngwood Lions Youngwood Lions • $225/term • Resident of New Stanton-Youngwood area• Must attend Lions Club meeting• Based on financial need*• Given to second-year students• Minimum 2.5 GPA




Windy Ridge Retreat Windy Ridge • $500/term • Students must be enrolled at theCenter/Allegheny Retreat Center • Multiple awards WCCC Greene County Center andPower/Greene remain enrolled thereCenter Scholarship • 3 years immediate past residency in

Greene County (will need proof)• Candidate for an AAS in the followingareas of study - Business, Education,Medical, Sciences, InformationTechnology

• Must maintain a 2.5 to receive furtherawards

PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHPSScholarship Donor Amount Eligibility Criteria

ArtsJanessa Fleming Fleming Family & • $1,000 • Based on financial need*Memorial Scholarship Friends • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Must be enrolled in an Arts program• Preference will be given to students withdisabilities

BusinessFirst Commonwealth First Commonwealth • Varies • Minimum 2.5 GPABank Bank • Based on financial need *

• Must be enrolled in a Business program

Omnova Solutions Omnnova Solutions, • Varies • Based on financial need*Inc. • Must be enrolled in a Business program

Dr. Thomas Lloyd Friends of Dr. • $100/term • Must have completed 12 creditsMemorial Thomas Lloyd • Awarded to the applicant with highest GPA

• Must be enrolled in a Business Managementprogram

William F. and Ferrier Family • $1,500 • Based on financial need*Marjorie S. Ferrier Legacy Fund at • Minimum 2.5 GPAScholarship CFWC • Must be enrolled in a Business program

Career TechnologyHamill Career Hamill Mfg. • $750/term • Must graduate from a career-technicalTechnology school

• Must be enrolled in a SOAR Program• Minimum of 2.0 GPA• Based on financial need*

L. Robert Kimball & L. Robert Kimball & • Varies • Based on financial need*Associates, Inc. Associates, Inc. • Must be enrolled in a Career Technology

program

The Williams Williams Foundation • $500/term • Based on financial need*Foundation • Must be enrolled in a SOAR program

Criminal JusticeE.E. “Duck” Cooley WCCC Criminal • $200/spring term • Second semester

Justice Fraternity • Minimum 3.0 GPA• Active member of CRJ Fraternity

Eli Award WCCC Criminal • $200/fall term • Returning studentJustice Fraternity • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Active member of CRJ Fraternity


PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS (CONTINUED)


Criminal Justice (continued)Cecil Yates Friends & relatives • $200/term • Returning studentMemorial of Cecil Yates • Based on financial need*

• Must be enrolled in Criminal Justice

Corporal Jason Alan Family & friends • $125/term • Criminal Justice majorShaffer Memorial of Corporal • Derry Area High School graduate preferred

Shaffer • Minimum 2.0 GPA• Based on financial need*

CRJ Hall of Fame Proceeds from the • $500 • Based on financial need*Scholarship honoring CRJ Hall of Fame • Minimum 2.5 GPACyril Wecht dinner • Must be enrolled in Criminal Justice or

law enforcement program

Culinary Arts/HospitalityAmerican Culinary ACF Laurel • $500/semester • Junior member of the ACF Laurel Federation Highlands Highlands Chapter

Chapter • 10 credits or more in the major• Based on academic achievement• Must be enrolled in the Culinary Arts orBaking & Pastry Apprenticeship program

Chef Regis Holden Regis Holden • $250/term • Full time student• Minimum 2.5 GPA• Based on financial need *• Must be enrolled in the Culinary ArtsApprenticeship or Non-Apprenticeshipassociate degree program

Chef Richard Chef Richard • $500 • Full-time studentRosendale Rosendale • Must have at least a 2.5 GPAScholarship • Based on financial need*

• Must be enrolled in the Culinary ArtsApprenticeship or Non-Apprenticeshipassociate degree program

Donald D. Mateer Donald D. • Varies • New studentFoundation Mateer • Renewable second year • Based on financial need*

Foundation • Minimum 2.75 GPA to renew

Center for Culinary Culinary Hall of • $500 • Full-time studentArts/Hospitality Hall Fame • Must have at least a 2.5 GPAof Fame Scholarship • Based on financial need*honoring Chef • Must be enrolled in the Culinary ArtsRobert E. Boyd Apprenticeship or Non-Apprenticeship

associate degree program

Center for Culinary Culinary Hall of • $500 • Full-time studentArts/Hospitality Hall Fame • Must have at least a 2.5 GPAof Fame Scholarship • Based on financial need*honoring Chef • Must be enrolled in the Culinary ArtsChris Cwierz Apprenticeship or Non-Apprenticeship

associate degree program

Seven Springs Seven Springs • Varies • Based on financial need*

Nemacolin Woodlands Nemacolin • Varies • Must be enrolled in the NemacolinResort Woodlands Resort • Multiple Awards Woodlands Program


Wiley Publishers Wiley • Books for one year • Culinary student enrolled in theBook Publishers Nemacolin Woodlands program





Culinary Arts/Hospitality (continued)Chef Anthony Braun Chef Anthony Braun • $500 • Based on financial need*Scholarship • Full-time student

• Minimum 2.5 GPA• Must be enrolled in a Culinary ArtsApprenticeship or Non-Apprenticeshipprogram

Christopher S. Walters Amie Walters • $500 • Based on financial need*Memorial Scholarship • Full-time student


Ebert Ulery Jr. Chef Robert Boyd • $1,000 • Based on financial need*Culinary Scholarship • Full-time student


June Smith Millison Mr. & Mrs. • $1,200 • Based on financial need*Scholarship Wayne Smith • Full-time student

• Must be a returning student, in the secondyear of study


Ruthie Diffenderfer Diffenderfer Family • Varies • Based on financial need*Memorial Scholarship & Friends • Full-time student


Dental ProgramSusan “Abby” Belli Husband, Family • Equipment Costs • Based on fiancial need*Memorial Scholarship and Friends of • Nontraditional student

Susan “Abby” Belli • Dental Hygiene student

Diagnostic Medical SonographyUn-LOCKE Your Laura & Bobby •$250/term • Full- or part-time studentSuccess in DMS Locke • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Based on financial need*• Must be enrolled in the Diagnostic MedicalSonography program

Fine ArtsJohn Pollins Anonymous • Varies • Currently enrolled in the Associate of Fine Memorial Scholarship Arts degree program

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA• Must register for Touchstone class• Essay required**

AFA Visual Arts Anonymous • Varies • Must be enrolled in the WCCC Associate ofFund Fine Arts program

• Scholarship may be used for books and fees• Essay required**




Fire Science TechnologyGeorge L. Wilson Co. George L. Wilson • Varies • Based on financial need*Scholarship to benefit Company • Multiple Awards • Must be enrolled in a Fire Science programWashington Twp. • Minimum GPA 3.0V.F.C. #102 • Must be an approved and active member of

WTVFC #102 with at least two yearsexperience

Graphic DesignGregory Hricenak Anonymous • Varies • Minimum 3.2 GPAGraphic Design

Human ServicesJack Wagner Joyce Clohessy • $500 • Full- or part-time studentMemorial Human • Two awards • Must maintain a GPA of 3.0Services Scholarship • Based on financial need*

• One award for a current WCCC student• One award for a transfer student accepted into a program for human services orsocial work

• Student must demonstrate participationin community service

• Preference given to students active inthe Human Services Club


Math or Science MajorDr. Daniel Krezenski Friends of Dr. • $125/term • Full-time student

Daniel Krezenski • Based on academic history• Based on financial need*

Natural GasChesapeake Energy Chesapeake Energy • Varies • Based on financial need*

Corp. • Must be enrolled in a Natural Gas Industryprogram of study

American Gas American Gas • $6,000 • Based on financial need*Association Scholarship Association • Multiple awards • Full-time student, second semesterFund • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Must be enrolled in Natural Gas,Petroleum Technology or Welding

XTO Energy XTO Energy • Varies • Based on financial need*Scholarship • Multiple awards • Must be enrolled in a Natural Gas/Oil

Industry program of study

Machine TechnologyAlyssa Ryan Lang General Nuclear • $1,000 • Must be enrolled in the Machine

Corporation Technology program• Must be a Westmoreland Countyresident

• Must demonstrate financial need*• Minimum 3.0 GPA

NursingRoylene Penska Family of Roylene • $250/term • Returning student

Penska • Minimum 3.0 GPA• Must be a Westmoreland Countyresident

• Must be enrolled in the Nursingprogram




Nursing (continued)Iva Jones King Ed & Priscilla • Two awards • Based on financial need*Memorial King Hogan • $250/term • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Must be enrolled in the Nursing program• Preference given to Yough or Belle Vernonresidents

Bridget McGrath Family & Friends • $500/term • Full-time Nursing studentMemorial of the McGrath • Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

Family • Must be employed a minimum of 20hours a week


Latrobe Area Latrobe Hospital • Varies • Must be enrolled in the Nursing programHospital Charitable Charitable Found. • Based on financial need*Foundation

Excel Health Excel Health • Varies • Must be enrolled in the Nursing programScholarship • Based on financial need*

Aimee Rusinko Aimee Rusinko • Multiple • Returning student, second semester,Kakos Evening & Kakos second yearWeekend Nursing • Must be enrolled in the Evening & Scholarship Weekend Nursing program


The Thorne Group The Thorne • Varies • Based on fiancial need*Group • Greensburg-Salem high school graduate

• Must be enrolled in the Nursing program

Robert E. Feathers and Robert E. Feathers • Varies • Based on financial need* Betty Lanber Feathers and Betty Lanber • Full-time studentScholarship Feathers • Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Must be enrolled in the Nursing programor taking Nursing prerequisites

• Preference will be given employees of Redstone Highlands - Greensburg

Lovis “Loving Heart” Lovis Family and • $500 • Based on financial need*Scholarship Friends • Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Must be enrolled in the Nursing program

Office Technology (Medical) and Medical AssistingBeverly Diehl Daughters & • $200/term • Returning studentMemorial friends of • Preference given to nontraditional students

Beverly Diehl • Minimum 2.0 GPA• Based on financial need*

ParalegalGene McDonald Gene McDonald • $250 • Freshman studentScholarship Family • Two awards • Based on financial need*

• Renewable based on 2.5 GPA• Available for three semesters

Psychology/Humanities TransferBruck Elizabeth Joseph & Vicki • $500/term • Psychology or humanities transferDorczuk Memorial Dorczuk student

• Minimum 3.0 GPA• Based on financial need*




ScienceOMNOVA Solutions OMNOVA • Varies • Based on financial need*Scholarship Solutions, Inc. • GPA at least 2.5

• Science student

Visual Arts MajorGregory Hricenak Family & friends of • $350/term • Minimum 2.5 GPAVisual Arts Greg Hricenak • Based on financial need*

Workforce DevelopmentDr. Daniel J. and Dr. Daniel J. and • Varies • Based on financial need*Ann Obara Scholarship Ann Obara • Minimum 3.0 GPA

Scholarship • Must be enrolled in a WorkforceDevelopment program at the ATC

• Must be pursuing an AAS degree

SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRING SEPARATE APPLICATIONRetrieve from www.wccc.edu quick links and scholarships


Kiwanis of Kiwanis of • $1,000 • Graduates of Greensburg Central,Greensburg Greensburg Greensburg-Salem, Hempfield or

Greater Latrobe high schools• Minimum 2.5 GPA• Based on financial need*

Delmar Foundation Delmar Foundation • Up to $5,000/academic year • Based on financial need*• Must reside in the Franklin Regional SchoolDistrict

• Minimum GPA and separate applicationrequired

Murrysville – Export Murrysville – Export • Varies • Visit the website at, http://murrysville-Rotary Scholarship Rotary Club exportrotary.com/index.php

Part-time StudiesMichael J. Kakos Michael & Aimee • Amount varies - spring • Mt. Pleasant High School graduateMemorial Rusinko Kakos term award • Must be a part-time student

Criminal JusticeMichael J. Kakos Michael J. & • $500/second semester • Criminal Justice majorMemorial Scholarship Aimee Rusinko • Returning studentsfor Criminal Justice Kakos • Preference will be given to graduates

of Mt. Pleasant High School residingin Mt. Pleasant Township or whoattended Norvelt Elementary School

Early Childhood EducationAgnes Kakos Michael & Aimee • Amount varies - spring • Mt. Pleasant High School graduateMemorial Rusinko Kakos award or attended Norvelt Elementary

School

HorticultureGeorge Rusinko Michael & Aimee • Varies - awarded in spring • Mt. Pleasant High School graduateMemorial Rusinko Kakos or attended Norvelt Elementary School

NursingAgnes Rusinko Michael & Aimee • Varies - awarded in spring • Mt. Pleasant High School graduate orMemorial Rusinko Kakos resident of Mt. Pleasant Township or

attended Norvelt Elementary School


Susan “Abby” Belli • 1963-2011

ScholarshipSusan “Abby” Belli Memorial Scholarship

DonorCarl Belli

Sheriff E.E. “Duck” Cooley1928-1998

ScholarshipE.E. “Duck” Cooley

DonorWCCC Criminal Justice Fraternity

Beverly Diehl • 1937-1997

ScholarshipBeverly Diehl Memorial

DonorDaughters & Friends of Beverly Diehl

Ruthie Diffenderfer • 1949-2014

ScholarshipRuthie Diffenderfer Memorial Scholarship

DonorThe Diffenderfer Family and Friends

Bruck Elizabeth Dorczuk • 1980-2006

ScholarshipBruck Elizabeth Dorczuk Memorial Scholarship

DonorJoseph & Vicki Dorczuk

Eli • 1982-1999

ScholarshipEli Award

DonorWCCC Criminal Justice Society

Janessa Fleming • 1987-2012

ScholarshipJanessa Flerming Memorial

DonorThe Fleming Family and Community Friends

Nicole Kominsky • 1988-2009

ScholarshipNikki’s 2nd Chance Scholarship

DonorJennifer Kominsky

Albert “Don” Lovis • 1943-2013

ScholarshipLovis Loving Heart Scholarship

DonorDenise King-Lovis, Family and Friends

Bridget McGrath • 1982-2010

ScholarshipBridget McGrath Memorial Nursing

DonorFamily & Friends of the McGrath Family

Corporal Jason Alan Shaffer •1978-2007

ScholarshipCorporal Jason Alan Shaffer Memorial

Scholarship

DonorFamily & Friends of Corporal Shaffer

Christopher S. Walters • 1987-2014

ScholarshipChristopher S. Walters Memorial Scholarship

DonorAmie Walters

Ron Waugaman • 1947-2009

ScholarshipRonald Waugaman Memorial Scholarship

DonorFriends of Ron Waugaman

Cecil Yates • 1921-1988

ScholarshipCecil Yates Memorial Scholarship

DonorThe Yates Family and Community Friends

In MemoriamThe WCCC Educational Foundation gratefully acknowledges our generous donors for establishing scholarships in memory of their loved ones.


Westmoreland County Community CollegeMission/Vision/Values

MISSIONWCCC improves the quality of life for everyone we touchthrough education, training and cultural enrichment .

VISIONWCCC is a learning-centered college focused on studentsuccess , a catalyst for economic growth, a leader in workforcedevelopment, and a hub for cultural and artistic experiences.

VALUESWCCC has a framework of cultures and values that embraces:

1. Commitment to Teaching and Learning (per-sonal attention, individual choices, academic excel-lence , adaptive, promoting curiosity)

2. Accountability (responsibility, stewardship of re-sources, empowerment, results-oriented )

3. Diversity (respect for self and others, inclusion ,value uniqueness)

4. Collaboration and Cooperation (teamwork, com-munity partnerships)

5. Social Responsibility (promoting active interest,awareness of the world, being a good steward)

6. Integrity (honesty, ethical standards, dedication )

7. Innovation (creativity, commitment to growth,forward thinking)

Notice of NondiscriminationWestmoreland County Community College will not discriminate in its educationalprograms, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin,sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or anyother legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordancewith state law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with federal law,including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationalAmendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, theAge Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In-quiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer (presently Sylvia Detar) at724-925-4190 or in Room 4100D, WCCC Business & Industry Center, Youngwood,PA 15697.

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Larry J. Larese, chairmanKevin Pahach, vice chairmanEugene J. Dickert, Jr., secretaryChad Amond, treasurerJames T. BoggsGene P. CiafreBrett DiasBridget JohnstonCharles J. KraftDirk MatsonKala MologneLeia ShilobodJess StairsDoug WeimerJohn D. Wright

EmeritusWilliam Abraham (d)Dr. Hugh M. DempseyJames W. GeiserWilliam D. Heavner, Jr.Edwin R. HoganR. Lee JonesMorrison F. Lewis, Jr.Gene E. McDonald (d)Leonard L. Paletta

Tuesday L. Stanley, Ed.D., president

Philip V. McCalister, presidentLorrie Paul Crum, vice presidentDouglas W. Bella, secretaryWilliam K. Cox, treasurerJames A.BendelGene P. CiafreDr. Nancy I. DavisL. Christian DeDianaEugene J. Dickert, Jr.Dennis R. DiffenderferRonald E. EberhardtJoseph B. FreilandRichard GuentherAlan J. LaickBonnie LewisDavid W. McDonaldMary Catherine MotcharRonald H. OttJan PerkinsAnthony PerricelliCarol Sue RockerWilliam ScaliseJudith A. ScheerenMarcy SlonekerBud SmailDr. Tuesday Stanley, college presidentJoseph TrimarchiRosemarie WolfordJohn D. Wright

EmeritusDavid S. DahlmannEdwin R. HoganA. Richard KacinDaniel C. KrezenskiDaniel J. ObaraJack H. Millstein, Jr.John A. Robertshaw, Jr.

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