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Click the button below of the Scholarship Fund you wish to make a donation to.
When you click the button, you will be taken to a secure PayPal account for the scholarship fund you have selected and you can proceed through the PayPal screens to process your donation. Within a few days of making your online donation, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation which you should retain for your tax records. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS MAKING AN ONLINE DONATION, please contact us at cccfexecdir@outlook.com or by phone at 814-592-7331.
BE THE KINDNESS FUND in Memory of Westin Cantolina: Fund established by the parents, family and friends of Westin Cantolina in his memory. Initially an annual grant will be provided to a graduate of CCCTC Welding Program to assist purchasing tools and supplies. As the fund grows, other scholarship awards may be developed.
Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship Fund: This Scholarship Fund established by John E. McKee in memory of this deceased wife, Shirley Ann McKee. Annual scholarships will be awarded to graduates of both Clearfield Area High School and Curwensville High School.
Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads Memorial Scholarship Fund: This Scholarship Fund was established by the estate of Constance R. McGarry in honor of her parents Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads and will offer scholarships to students of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center who will be attending the nursing program.
Clearfield Area High School Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund: Created by members of the Class of 1972 to provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors who have met their graduation requirements and have a financial need. The Scholarship Committee will be looking to award the scholarship to deserving individuals that may not have finished at the top of the class, but are good students who need financial assistance to continue their post high school education at a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. Pictured below with Class of 72 members Mandy Hauptner and Brenda Kennedy is 2023 scholarship recipient Rylee Ogden.
Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established in 2022 by her daughter, the Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship has been created to encourage and support women and men in Clearfield County to pursue and complete an educational program and degree in nursing.
Ava Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established in April of 2022 in honor of Ava Marie Evans, our beautiful ray of sunshine, who loved to share her infectious smile, laughter, and words of encouragement with everyone she met. Her beautiful light was tragically extinguished on December 31, 2021 at the age of 12, when she was involved in an ATV accident while visiting her older sister, Alli on Christmas break in Texas. She was in the 7th grade at Clearfield Junior Senior High School where she participated in volleyball. She loved her friends, cherished her family especially her older siblings, Alli, Max, and Madi and adored her bulldogs Rocko and Lucy and cat Rody Jo. She was an avid fan of the Golden Girls and especially Betty White.
Arnold and Ethel Cameron Scholarship Fund: This fund was established by Carl Dale Cameron to honor the memory of his parents, Arnold and Ethel Cameron. The scholarship will be offered annually to graduates of public and private schools in Clearfield and Jefferson counties and also the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center and Jeff Tech with preference given to students who are furthering their education in the trades, mechanical or engineering fields. Recipients may also reapply for consideration for additional scholarship funding for their sophomore, junior and senior years in college.
2023 recipient of the Arnold and Ethel Cameron Scholarship Cole Brooks with Phyllis Byerly and Barbara Bishop of the Cameron Scholarship Committee
Ardell Bressler Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was established in memory of Ardell Bressler who retired as a high school English teacher serving the Clearfield Area School District for over 25 years. Mr. Bressler is fondly remembered by many of his students as a kind and caring instructor who had a positive impact on their lives. Plans are for this scholarship to be awarded annually to CHS graduating seniors who excelled in the subject of English throughout their high school studies with preference given to students who pursue a college degree in English related curriculums.
Scott Beers Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was established by Gordon and Valerie Beers along with the family and friends of Scott Beers to honor his memory. Scott was a 2017 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School where he was a member of the Black Knights football and wrestling teams. He was known for his love of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends hunting and riding ATVs. His proudest accomplishment was realizing his dream to work as an Apprentice Lineman for Penelec as a member of IBEW Local 459. Plans are for this scholarship to be awarded annually to students who are looking to go into the trades with special consideration given to those in financial need.
Pictured are Valerie and Gordon Beers with the 2023 CCCTC recipients of the Scott Beers Memorial Sholarship.
CRI / Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship: Established in July of 2021, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a DuBois area graduating senior who has participated in a theatrical event at the Reitz Theater with special consideration given to a student who is pursuing a career in the arts or a related field.
Joseph and Mary McFarland Bishop Scholarship Fund: Established in 2021, this scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career in nursing or other healthcare related fields. Scholarships may be awarded to both graduating high school seniors (who may also re-apply for additional funding for their 2nd year in college) and to adults returning to college or employee training that need financial assistance.
The CHS Class of 62 Scholarship was established by graduates of the Class of 62 and gives out an annual scholarship to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.
The CHS Class of 75 Scholarship was established by graduates of the Class of 75 and gives out an annual scholarship to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.
2023 Class of 75 Scholarship recipients L-R Camden Gormont, Cara Turner and Cole Miller
The Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his classmates in the Clearfield High School Class of ’73 to honor Mr. Read who died in a domestic terrorist attack. A retired military veteran, Mr. Read returned to civilian service working at a military facility and was responsible for saving the life of a co-worker during the attack that took his life. A scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior who is an Eagle Scout.
The T-Harp Scholarship was established by the Harpster family to honor the memory of Taylor Harpster who died tragically in a traffic accident on Dec. 26, 2018. Applicants must be students at Philipsburg-Osceola and display Taylor’s positive attitude and characteristics. This includes being involved with extracurricular activities at the school and the community, as well as being a hard worker, a good student, and “an uncommon hero”.
2023 T-Harp Scholarship presentation – L-R recipient Benjamin Gustkey, John Harpster, Bobbi Harpster, Macy Neideigh & recipient Reagan Thorpe
2022 T-Harp Scholarship Presentation – L to R Johnny Harpster III, John Harpster Jr., T-Harp recipient Andrew Faust, T-Harp recipient Paige Jarrett, Macy (Harpster) Neideigh and Bobby Harpster. Donate to Golden Bison Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
The Golden Bison Alumni Association Scholarship Funds are designated to endorse and enlarge a previously established scholarship in memory of former Superintendent of Schools, S.F.W. Morrison. A scholarship committee, with approval from the Board of Directors, determines the eligibility, regulations, quantity, and amount of the scholarship(s). Beginning in 2021, the Golden Bison also accepted the responsibility to award the Harry Rowles Memorial Scholarship fund.
The Clearfield Education Foundation scholarships are awarded to students at the Clearfield Campus of Lock Haven University. Scholarships awarded by Clearfield Education Foundation include – BELIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP, JULIE RILEY HALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WOODWARD PHARMACY and CITY DRUGS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, JUDITH PEALE-STRATTAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD SCHOLARSHIP, KURTZ BROS. SCHOLARSHIP, MID PENN BANK SCHOLARSHIP, PENN HIGHLANDS SCHOLARSHIP and CNB BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Cunningham Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund for students of the Clearfield Area High School will be based on the applicant’s citizenship and compassion for others.
Eileen C. Withey Scholarship Fund: Established by the family to honor the memory of Eileen C. Withey, this annual scholarship is for Curwensville High School students pursuing higher education in the field of speech and communications.
2023 Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship recipient Elizabeth Palmer pictured with Richard and Zoe Withey.
Marsha Novey Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the Novey family to honor the memory of Marsha Novey and has a preference for swimmers from the Clearfield Area High School.
2022 Marsha Novey Scholarship Presentation – L-R: Marty Novey, Lora Vaow, recipient Riley Vaow, recipient Hannah Salvatore-Trinidad, Wendy Salvatore and Alane Seidel. NOTE – Lora Vaow and Wendy Salvatore were high school friends with Marsha Novey.Donate to Shirley Rowles Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund
Shirley Rowles Miller Scholarship Fund: This scholarship in memory of Shirley is for students graduating from the Curwensville Area High School.
2023 Shirley Rowles Miller Memorial Scholarship recipient Elizabeth Palmer pictured with Jim Miller.
Meghan E. Deininger Scholarship Fund: Established by the Deininger family to honor the memory of Meghan, this is an annual scholarship for high school students from Clearfield, Centre, or Northern Blair Counties who have Meghan’s epicurean passion for culinary arts and are desirous of pursuing a degree in this field or hotel/restaurant management
This fund was established in memory of Janet McCracken Hansard by her family to pay tribute to her life as a social worker and community volunteer. The scholarship will be awarded to an area student who embodies this same spirit of service and is pursuing a degree in social work or related field. This scholarship is open to students from Clearfield, Curwensville, Clearfield Alliance, Philipsburg-Osceola and West Branch High Schools.
This Kenneth McMillen Endowment / Scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Kenneth McMillen to honor her late husband and awards annual scholarships to Clearfield HS students involved in swimming.
Bob E. Day Memorial Scholarship Fund: To honor the memory of popular DJ Bob E. Day by providing scholarships to students of the Clearfield Area High School who demonstrate a strong dedication to community service with special consideration for those pursuing a career in broadcasting or communications.
Marty Clarke Scholarship Fund:This fund was established in loving honor of Marty by her daughter Rachel & other family members. It awards scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School pursuing a teaching degree.
Make Donation To A Scholarship Fund
Click the button below of the Scholarship Fund you wish to make a donation to.
When you click the button, you will be taken to a secure PayPal account for the scholarship fund you have selected and you can proceed through the PayPal screens to process your donation. Within a few days of making your online donation, you will receive an acknowledgement letter from the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation which you should retain for your tax records. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS MAKING AN ONLINE DONATION, please contact us at cccfexecdir@outlook.com or by phone at 814-592-7331.
Scholarship Funds Created in 2023
Donate to Be the Kindness Fund in Memory of Westin CantolinaBE THE KINDNESS FUND in Memory of Westin Cantolina: Fund established by the parents, family and friends of Westin Cantolina in his memory. Initially an annual grant will be provided to a graduate of CCCTC Welding Program to assist purchasing tools and supplies. As the fund grows, other scholarship awards may be developed.
Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship Fund: This Scholarship Fund established by John E. McKee in memory of this deceased wife, Shirley Ann McKee. Annual scholarships will be awarded to graduates of both Clearfield Area High School and Curwensville High School.
Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads Memorial Scholarship Fund: This Scholarship Fund was established by the estate of Constance R. McGarry in honor of her parents Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads and will offer scholarships to students of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center who will be attending the nursing program.
Donate to Clearfield Area HS Class of 72 Scholarship FundClearfield Area High School Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund: Created by members of the Class of 1972 to provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors who have met their graduation requirements and have a financial need. The Scholarship Committee will be looking to award the scholarship to deserving individuals that may not have finished at the top of the class, but are good students who need financial assistance to continue their post high school education at a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. Pictured below with Class of 72 members Mandy Hauptner and Brenda Kennedy is 2023 scholarship recipient Rylee Ogden.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS CREATED IN 2022
Donate to Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Scholarship FundEvelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established in 2022 by her daughter, the Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship has been created to encourage and support women and men in Clearfield County to pursue and complete an educational program and degree in nursing.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS CREATED PRIOR TO 2022
Donate to Ava Evans Memorial Scholarship FundAva Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established in April of 2022 in honor of Ava Marie Evans, our beautiful ray of sunshine, who loved to share her infectious smile, laughter, and words of encouragement with everyone she met. Her beautiful light was tragically extinguished on December 31, 2021 at the age of 12, when she was involved in an ATV accident while visiting her older sister, Alli on Christmas break in Texas. She was in the 7th grade at Clearfield Junior Senior High School where she participated in volleyball. She loved her friends, cherished her family especially her older siblings, Alli, Max, and Madi and adored her bulldogs Rocko and Lucy and cat Rody Jo. She was an avid fan of the Golden Girls and especially Betty White.
Arnold and Ethel Cameron Scholarship Fund: This fund was established by Carl Dale Cameron to honor the memory of his parents, Arnold and Ethel Cameron. The scholarship will be offered annually to graduates of public and private schools in Clearfield and Jefferson counties and also the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center and Jeff Tech with preference given to students who are furthering their education in the trades, mechanical or engineering fields. Recipients may also reapply for consideration for additional scholarship funding for their sophomore, junior and senior years in college.
2023 recipient of the Arnold and Ethel Cameron Scholarship Cole Brooks with Phyllis Byerly and Barbara Bishop of the Cameron Scholarship Committee
Donate to Ardell Bressler Memorial Scholarship FundArdell Bressler Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was established in memory of Ardell Bressler who retired as a high school English teacher serving the Clearfield Area School District for over 25 years. Mr. Bressler is fondly remembered by many of his students as a kind and caring instructor who had a positive impact on their lives. Plans are for this scholarship to be awarded annually to CHS graduating seniors who excelled in the subject of English throughout their high school studies with preference given to students who pursue a college degree in English related curriculums.
Donate to Scott Beers Memorial Scholarship FundScott Beers Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was established by Gordon and Valerie Beers along with the family and friends of Scott Beers to honor his memory. Scott was a 2017 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School where he was a member of the Black Knights football and wrestling teams. He was known for his love of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends hunting and riding ATVs. His proudest accomplishment was realizing his dream to work as an Apprentice Lineman for Penelec as a member of IBEW Local 459. Plans are for this scholarship to be awarded annually to students who are looking to go into the trades with special consideration given to those in financial need.
Pictured are Valerie and Gordon Beers with the 2023 CCCTC recipients of the Scott Beers Memorial Sholarship.
Donate to CRI / Reitz Theater Performing Arts ScholarshipCRI / Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship: Established in July of 2021, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a DuBois area graduating senior who has participated in a theatrical event at the Reitz Theater with special consideration given to a student who is pursuing a career in the arts or a related field.
Joseph and Mary McFarland Bishop Scholarship Fund: Established in 2021, this scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career in nursing or other healthcare related fields. Scholarships may be awarded to both graduating high school seniors (who may also re-apply for additional funding for their 2nd year in college) and to adults returning to college or employee training that need financial assistance.
Donate to Clearfield Area HS Class of 62 Scholarship FundThe CHS Class of 62 Scholarship was established by graduates of the Class of 62 and gives out an annual scholarship to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.
Donate to Clearfield Area HS Class of 75 Scholarship FundThe CHS Class of 75 Scholarship was established by graduates of the Class of 75 and gives out an annual scholarship to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.
2023 Class of 75 Scholarship recipients L-R Camden Gormont, Cara Turner and Cole Miller
Donate to Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship FundThe Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his classmates in the Clearfield High School Class of ’73 to honor Mr. Read who died in a domestic terrorist attack. A retired military veteran, Mr. Read returned to civilian service working at a military facility and was responsible for saving the life of a co-worker during the attack that took his life. A scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior who is an Eagle Scout.
Donate to Taylor Harpster T-HARP Memorial Scholarship FundThe T-Harp Scholarship was established by the Harpster family to honor the memory of Taylor Harpster who died tragically in a traffic accident on Dec. 26, 2018. Applicants must be students at Philipsburg-Osceola and display Taylor’s positive attitude and characteristics. This includes being involved with extracurricular activities at the school and the community, as well as being a hard worker, a good student, and “an uncommon hero”.
2023 T-Harp Scholarship presentation – L-R recipient Benjamin Gustkey, John Harpster, Bobbi Harpster, Macy Neideigh & recipient Reagan Thorpe
The Golden Bison Alumni Association Scholarship Funds are designated to endorse and enlarge a previously established scholarship in memory of former Superintendent of Schools, S.F.W. Morrison. A scholarship committee, with approval from the Board of Directors, determines the eligibility, regulations, quantity, and amount of the scholarship(s). Beginning in 2021, the Golden Bison also accepted the responsibility to award the Harry Rowles Memorial Scholarship fund.
Donate to Clearfield Education Foundation Scholarship FundThe Clearfield Education Foundation scholarships are awarded to students at the Clearfield Campus of Lock Haven University. Scholarships awarded by Clearfield Education Foundation include – BELIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP, JULIE RILEY HALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WOODWARD PHARMACY and CITY DRUGS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, JUDITH PEALE-STRATTAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, PENN HIGHLANDS CLEARFIELD SCHOLARSHIP, KURTZ BROS. SCHOLARSHIP, MID PENN BANK SCHOLARSHIP, PENN HIGHLANDS SCHOLARSHIP and CNB BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Donate to DuBois Rotary Club Scholarship FundThe DuBois Rotary Club provides scholarships to high school seniors selected annually by their Scholarship Committee.
Donate to Cunningham Scholarship FundCunningham Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund for students of the Clearfield Area High School will be based on the applicant’s citizenship and compassion for others.
Donate to Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship FundEileen C. Withey Scholarship Fund: Established by the family to honor the memory of Eileen C. Withey, this annual scholarship is for Curwensville High School students pursuing higher education in the field of speech and communications.
2023 Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship recipient Elizabeth Palmer pictured with Richard and Zoe Withey.
Marsha Novey Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the Novey family to honor the memory of Marsha Novey and has a preference for swimmers from the Clearfield Area High School.
Shirley Rowles Miller Scholarship Fund: This scholarship in memory of Shirley is for students graduating from the Curwensville Area High School.
2023 Shirley Rowles Miller Memorial Scholarship recipient Elizabeth Palmer pictured with Jim Miller.
Meghan E. Deininger Scholarship Fund: Established by the Deininger family to honor the memory of Meghan, this is an annual scholarship for high school students from Clearfield, Centre, or Northern Blair Counties who have Meghan’s epicurean passion for culinary arts and are desirous of pursuing a degree in this field or hotel/restaurant management
Donate to Janet McCracken Hansard Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established in memory of Janet McCracken Hansard by her family to pay tribute to her life as a social worker and community volunteer. The scholarship will be awarded to an area student who embodies this same spirit of service and is pursuing a degree in social work or related field. This scholarship is open to students from Clearfield, Curwensville, Clearfield Alliance, Philipsburg-Osceola and West Branch High Schools.
Donate to Kenneth McMillen Endowment / Scholarship FundThis Kenneth McMillen Endowment / Scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Kenneth McMillen to honor her late husband and awards annual scholarships to Clearfield HS students involved in swimming.
Donate to Bob E. Day Memorial Scholarship FundBob E. Day Memorial Scholarship Fund: To honor the memory of popular DJ Bob E. Day by providing scholarships to students of the Clearfield Area High School who demonstrate a strong dedication to community service with special consideration for those pursuing a career in broadcasting or communications.
Marty Clarke Scholarship Fund:This fund was established in loving honor of Marty by her daughter Rachel & other family members. It awards scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School pursuing a teaching degree.
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