CFFC Awards $192,604 in Scholarships to Local Students

by | Jun 20, 2023

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) congratulates 87 students who were selected for 2023-2024 scholarship awards. $192,604 in awards will be made from 47 scholarship funds, created to support students who are pursuing higher education. Watch the 2023-2024 slideshow.

“These scholarship funds help us invest in the future of Fayette County, by supporting a variety of students in their education and career path. Our committee carefully reviews hundreds of applications to select the best candidates, aiming to meet the goals of the generous donors who created the funds,” said Angela Braun DC, CFFC Board Chair and Scholarship Committee Chair.

Scholarship funds are created in honor or memory of a loved one, to support certain career paths, or to simply give back to the community. CFFC works with donors to determine criteria for each scholarship fund, including qualifications related to academic achievement, community service, financial need, extracurricular participation, area of study, or school preference.

“Our scholarship program is a team effort between staff, board members, community volunteers, donors, and guidance offices. We thank everyone who makes it possible to support students in this way,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director.

Through CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program, qualifying students may have their scholarship awards matched by the state.

To learn more about ways to support the community through philanthropy, visit www.cffayettepa.org and follow @cffayettepa on social media.



2023-2024 CFFC Scholarship List

Alfred E. and Anna B. Jones Scholarship
Nina D’Andrea
Benjamin Diamond
Haley Filcheck
Alyssa Grimm
Payton Hostetler
Lilianna Hug

Allen Craft Memorial Scholarship
Erica Rishel
Benjamin Wilson
Juliet Wontroba

Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Scholarship
Valentina Gulino
Malcolm Patton
Kylee Kurnot
Brooklyn Williams
Kaitlyn Adams
Jordan O’Brien
Bridget White

Betty Bayne Barnes Scholarship for Women
Brandy Sickles

Burchinal Family Endowment Education Awards
Bethany DuBois
Carly Grimm
Tyler Hawk
Heather Kisner
Elyse Knopsnider
Frank Kula
Jodi Lowery
Gabriel Ranker
Brandy Sickles
Alden Voss

Career and Technical Education Scholarship
Skye Tucker

Carl S. Micarelli Memorial Scholarship
Emmy Wingrove

CFFC Board of Directors Scholarship
Gabriel Kemp

Chris G. and Alice Omiros Scholars Fund
Tyler Hawk

Cupelli Family Scholarship
Carly Grimm

Darrell L. and Norma R. Uphold Family Scholarship
Abigail Wystepek

Deana Martorella Memorial Scholarship
Elizabeth Eddy

Dr. Dennis F. Brestensky Scholarship
Riley Rankin

Dr. Paul Pipik Scholarship for Study in the Health Sciences
Alysse Teeter

Dr. William C. Thomas, Jr. Perseverance Scholarship
Karsyn Lucy

Edward T. Yezioro Memorial Scholarship
Nicholas Pecsko

George M. and Anna w. Hochheimer Scholarship
Alden Voss

Helen Hulvey Scheggia Nursing Scholarship
Mitchel Anderson
Sarah Maldovan

Henry J. Oppermann Scholarship
Dylan Brooks
Austin Molinaro

Hughes Family Scholarship
Chloe Deguia

Johnson Matthey Scholarship
Abigail Barnes
Jerry Jiang

Kathleen DiMarco Gulino Memorial Scholarship
Mia Pierce

Laurel Highlands Mustang Academic Scholarship
Sienna Dean
Mackenzie Nicklow

Legacy Scholarship Fund of Ernst Gottlieb Braun
Keegan Fonder

Lillian’s Legacy Scholarship
Emi Curcio
Paige Miller
Alysse Teeter

Lulu A. Dudley Scholarship
Valen Lilley
Jacqueline Maendel
Gianna Valenti

M. Frances and George J. Plava Educational Award
Jerry Jiang
Sydney Larew

Mary Jane Dailey Wood Scholarship
Parker Kern
Tanner Uphold
Jenna Voyten

Maurice M. Bortz and Bessie D. Rinehart Memorial Scholarship
Frank Kula

Melvin J. and Beatrice Vance Keller Memorial Scholarship
Josie Bittner

Michael S. Carbonara Memorial Scholarship
Bailey Lemansky

My Mother’s Legacy Scholarship
Nina D’Andrea

Nancy Flanegan McManus Nursing Scholarship
Abigail Wystepek

Nancy Vance Jones Scholarship
Trudy Diamond
Alysse Teeter
Jenna Voyten

Palmer F. Sabatine Scholarship
Livia Mehalovich

Parker A. Hess Memorial Scholarship
Charlotte Crouse
Zoey Thomas

Rita P. Peters Scholarship
Maximus Nassar

Robert and Marjorie Rager Scholarship
Audrey Morrison

Robert E. and Elouise R. Eberly Scholarship
Gracie Dally

Sam’s Symphony of Love Scholarship
Elizabeth Eddy

Sergeant Eric Hull Memorial Scholarship
Alyssa Grimm

Suzanne J. McMonagle Nursing Scholarship
Alysha Lessman

Tylar Andaloro Memorial Scholarship
Valentina Gulino
Mia Pierce

Uniontown College Club CFFC Scholarship
Claire White

Virginia Eberharter Scholarship
Autumn Ansell
Arley Wilson

Virginia Springer Memorial Scholarship
Julie Cooper
Benjamin Diamond
Bailey Edenfield
Haley Filcheck
Rebecca Mihalko
Grace Taylor
Kaleb Walls

Wolford Swimmer Memorial Scholarship
Grant Barcheck
Josie Bittner
James Brown
Jocelyn Gratchic
Olivia Hellen
Matthew Kaminsky
Claire Konieczny
Sydney Larew
Brandon Paroda
Brittney Roberts
Braylin Salisbury
Jenna Schnatterly
Laila Suarez
Serenity Swihart-Fullem
Lily Taylor

Zackery R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Allison Lowery

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