May 27, 2026
Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $30,000 in scholarships to 25 local students pursuing a wide range of educational and career paths. These opportunities are made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations who have established scholarship funds to invest in the next generation of community leaders. Students from the Midd-West, Selinsgrove, and Shikellamy school districts were eligible to apply for awards recognizing a variety of interests, achievements, and future goals.
To celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s recipients, the Foundation welcomed 250 guests to its third annual scholarship event on May 27th at The Barn at Frosty Valley. The celebration brought together students, families, board members, and the donors who make these awards possible. Guests heard remarks from Kara Seesholtz and Amber Hughes, who reflected on the lasting impact of philanthropy and the importance of investing in local students. The Foundation is honored to celebrate and support students as they pursue their goals and contribute to the future of our communities.
Community Giving Foundation: Selinsgrove Scholarship Funds
- Celebrate the Life of the Patients of Cancer Care of Central Pennsylvania Fund—Kelsey Persons ($500)
- John A. Bolig Seals Alumni Scholarship Fund—Wyatt Teats ($2,100)
- Kreamer Feed Scholarship Fund—Adyson Gennaria ($1,000 over 4 years)
- Lois C. Miller Scholarship Fund—Colin Nichols ($400)
- Madelyn L. Whitmer Education Scholarship Fund—Leah Wright ($900)
- Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Scholarship Fund—Emily Aument ($1,200); Chloe Blair ($1,200); Quinn Emery ($1,200); Adeline Geipel ($1,200); Kiana Kruskie ($1,200); Garrett Maust ($1,200); Erin McGlaughlin ($1,200); Lauren Miller ($1,200); Leah Mitterling ($1,200); Colin Nichols ($1,200); Griffin Parker ($1,200); Hannah Paulhamus ($1,200); Kelsey Persons ($1,200); Sabrina Presgraves ($1,200); Lomond Rodgers ($1,200); Matthew Stebila ($1,200); Mason Vazquez ($1,200); Noah Walter ($1,200)
- Selinsgrove Rotary Scholarship Fund—Benjamin Bucher ($1,000 for 4 years); Robert Kruskie ($1,000 for 4 years); Wyatt Teats ($1,000 for 4 years); Sarah Zimmerman ($1,000 for 4 years)
- Simon B. and Kathryn J. Rhoads Family Scholarship Fund—Erin McGlaughlin ($700)
- Steven and Judith Bottiger Scholarship Fund—Erika Meiser ($900)
- Wayne and Nancy Van Kirk Scholarship Fund—Matthew Stebila ($2,500)
Selinsgrove is an affiliate of the Community Giving Foundation, investing over $160,000 annually to Selinsgrove area nonprofits and students. Visit csgiving.org/selinsgrove to learn more.
Community Giving Foundation convenes and connects people, resources, and ideas. The Foundation manages over 400 charitable funds—including permanent, flexible endowments that meet local needs and personalized giving services that achieve donor goals—and annually distributes over $4 million in grants and scholarships. Through local expertise and partnerships, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to connect community giving with community needs to maximize impact—today, tomorrow, and forever.