Berwick Awards 2025 Scholarships

May 30, 2025

Community Giving Foundation: Berwick is pleased to announce scholarship awards for local students. These opportunities are available thanks to the individuals, families, and organizations who have established the scholarship funds below. Applications for a variety of interests, accomplishments, and career choices were accepted from students at the Berwick, Benton, Central Columbia, and Northwest school districts and Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech school. These funds awarded over $82,000 in scholarships to 84 students.

The Foundation was thrilled to welcome over 230 guests to its second annual scholarship luncheon on May 21st at the Barn at Frosty Valley. During the event, students connected with the donors, board members, and other Foundation partners who make these awards possible. Remarks were shared by Kara Seesholtz, Foundation President and CEO, and Chad Lauer, Foundation board member and community advocate. The Foundation looks forward to future opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of local students, building up the next generation of community leaders.

Community Giving Foundation: Berwick Scholarship Funds

  • Berwick Health and Wellness Fund (Health Profession Scholarship Award): Alex Arnold ($1,000); Lauren Donnelly ($1,000); Olivia Ellzy ($1,000); Cassidy Evans ($1,000); Maura Evans ($1,000); Emma Hayman ($5,000); Cecilia Isenberg ($1,000); Eunice Jones ($1,000); Alyssa Labour ($1,000); Addison Post ($1,000); Sabrina Preston ($1,000); Lauren Rauch ($1,000); Brailyn Shaffer ($1,000); Savannah Showers ($1,000); Emma Taney ($1,000); Skye Terrones ($5,000); Hannah Zehner ($1,000)
  • Coach Michael C. Scala Scholarship Award: Hannah Zehner ($300)
  • Dale A. and Ferne S. Krothe Veterans Scholarship: Ava Peters ($600)
  • Don Ruggerio Athletic Scholarship: Lauren Donnelly ($600)
  • Dr. Mark C. Pyles Scholarship Fund: Lauren Donnelly ($750); Skye Terrones ($750)
  • Fred A. Takacs Scholarship Fund: Isabelle May ($975); Carly Ochs ($975)
  • Galanti Berwick Scholarship for Innovation: Hannah Zehner ($10,000)
  • In Honor of the Berwick High School Class of 1959 – Sponsored by Terry Riegel: Olivia Ellzy ($820); Faith Matash ($820); Ava Peters ($820); Stephen Romeo ($820); Nevaeh Thomas ($820)
  • Walter and Florence Vorbleski Scholarship Fund: Cassidy Evans ($1,075); Maura Evans ($1,075); Lauren Rauch ($1,075); Savannah Showers ($1,075)

Berwick Area School District Trust Funds

  • 12th Man Football Scholarship: Chase Shuckers ($800); Gavin Jones ($800); Stephen Romeo ($500)
  • Bart Rado Senior Memorial Award: Chase Shuckers ($200)
  • Berwick Area School District Trust Scholarship Fund: Kendall Matash ($3,100)
  • Class of 1950 Scholarship Fund: Brayden Shaffer ($1,000)
  • David L. Force Business Ed. Scholarship Fund: Kendall Matash ($300)
  • Dr. Ralph J. and R.J. Norce Strive Scholarship Fund: Emalee Kachurka ($400)
  • E. Saracino Football Scholarship Fund: Stephen Romeo ($100)
  • Frank Souchak Award: Symone Chase ($200); Molly Conrad ($500); Emma Czajkowski ($500); Abigail Hess ($500); Hailey Lynn ($500); Ben Miller ($200); Derek Moss ($500); Yuri Rubi ($200); Chris Stola ($200); Brady Superko ($200); Kaydia Wright ($200)
  • Golf Team Memorial Award: Jackson Matash ($50); Cole Phillips ($50)
  • Individual Achievement Award: Adam Brought ($100); Cayden Keifer ($100); Madison Simon ($100); Olivia Weisbrod ($100); Brayden Yoder ($100)
  • Marie Rudy Music Fund: Leah Custer ($800)
  • Russell H. Zimmerman Scholarship Fund (given by Doris Keller and Robert Clark Hosler): Micah Demko ($500)
  • Ruth Peck Matzko, RN, BSN & Michael J. Matzko, MD Scholarship Fund: Micah Demko ($600)
  • Susquehanna Arts and Crafts Scholarship Fund: Elvira Holmes ($500)
  • Tuzzi Health / Financial Need Scholarship Fund: Olivia Ellzy ($400)
  • Vorbleski Scholarship Fund: Jayden Charles ($600); Leah Custer ($300); Lauren Donnelly ($300); Olivia Ellzy ($300); Jack Kendron ($300); Kendall Matash ($300); Lucas Melito ($300); Ava Peters ($400); Cole Phillips ($300); Paige Wark ($300); Savannah Wisneski ($600); Hannah Zehner ($400)
  • Wrestling – Mat Backers Tom Carroll Memorial Scholarship Fund: Savannah Wisneski ($700)

Berwick is an affiliate of the Community Giving Foundation, which manages over 375 charitable funds, helping donors maximize their community impact in the Central Susquehanna region both now and for future generations. The Foundation identifies regional and local needs and opportunities through a data-driven lens, serving as a resource for all who want to make a difference in their community. Learn more at csgiving.org.