May 30, 2025
Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove is pleased to announce scholarship awards for local students. These opportunities are available thanks to individuals, families and organizations who have established scholarship funds with the Foundation. Applications for a variety of interests, accomplishments, and career choices were accepted from students at Selinsgrove, Midd-West, and Shikellamy school districts. The funds listed below awarded over $51,000 in scholarships to 47 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: Selinsgrove Scholarship Funds
- Celebrate the Life of the Patients of the Cancer Care of Central PA Fund: Kendrina Keller ($500)
- John A. Bolig Seals Alumni Scholarship Fund: Shania Schell ($2,100)
- John M. Cooper Pharmacist Scholarship Fund: Natalie Keller ($1,000)
- Kreamer Feed Robinson Family Scholarship Fund: Makayla Arbogast ($100); Lydia Dehoff ($200 for four years); Kayla Rudy ($200 for four years); Sydney Yerg ($200 for four years); Caroline Zerby ($200 for four years)
- Lois C. Miller Scholarship Fund: Clementine Asmuth-Day ($400)
- Madelyn L. Whitmer Education Scholarship Fund: Colby Kratzer ($900)
- Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Scholarship Fund: Clementine Asmuth-Day ($1,500); Hailey Beaver ($1,500); Grace Bingeman ($1,500); Emily Hornberger ($1,500); Kendrina Keller ($1,500); Abby Mangels ($1,500); Erika Meiser ($1,500); Shania Schell ($2,000); Kyla Schroat ($1,500); Vanessa Slavishak ($1,500); Carter Smith ($1,500); Casey Stroup ($1,500); Kim Trinh ($1,700); Taylor Zacharda ($1,500); and $6,500 to seven previous graduates
- Selinsgrove Rotary/Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove Scholarships: Audrey Bucher ($1,000 for four years); Jace Diehl ($1,000 for four years); Cindy Shi ($1,000 for four years); Karissa Springer ($1,000 for four years); and $11,000 to eleven previous graduates
- Simon B. and Kathryn J. Rhoads Family Scholarship Fund: Emily Hornberger ($600)
- Wayne and Nancy Van Kirk Scholarship Fund: Jace Diehl ($1,400)
Selinsgrove is an affiliate of 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.
