Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships

May 27, 2026

Community Giving Foundation is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $580,000 in scholarships to 214 high school seniors and current undergraduate 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 school districts across the region were eligible to apply for awards recognizing a variety of interests, achievements, and future goals. In addition to the funds listed below, scholarships were also provided through the following affiliates:

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. (View the event handout.) 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 Scholarship Funds

  • Bernice A. Bissell Scholarship Fund (Defender Pride Award)—Hannah Craig ($1,935)
  • Bernice A. Bissell Scholarship Fund (Passions in Pathways Award)—Andreanna Bohart ($1,935); Griffon Bower ($1,935); Claire Dufrene ($1,935); McKenna Forman ($1,935); Dane LaForme ($1,935); Maddie Lewis ($1,935); Landon Tillson ($1,935); Callie Ulmer ($1,935); Helen Wertz ($1,935); Maura Woland ($1,935)
  • Bruce Becker, MD Memorial Scholarship Fund—Allyson Bang ($1,000)
  • Buehner DHS Class of 2004 Fund—Lila Ross ($900)
  • Catholic War Veterans Post 1419 Home Association Scholarship Fund—Tessa Fazio ($500); Jacob Guerriro ($500)
  • Dale E. Schooley Achievement Award Scholarship Fund—Brady Phillips ($700)
  • Dorothy St. John Gutelius Memorial Scholarship Fund—Anna Pachucki ($2,000)
  • Dwayne Tressler Athletic Memorial Scholarship Fund—Emma Welsh ($250)
  • E. Louise Lawton Simington RN Nursing Scholarship Fund—Ella Meadows ($1,100); Tyler Ulrich ($1,100)
  • Eiderson S. and Phyllis E. Biddle Scholarship Fund—Maura Woland ($1,100)
  • Ernest Harold Bogert Science Scholarship Fund—Isabel Sorber ($1,200)
  • George and Barbara Forese Family Scholarship Fund—Zoey Force ($500)
  • George E. Skomsky Athletic Scholarship Fund—Angel Parada-Viera ($1,100)
  • H. William Koch Memorial Scholarship Fund—Nathan Miller ($1,500)
  • Holy Family School Alumni Scholarship Fund—Emma Berkes ($1,000); Angelina Colone ($1,000); Brooklynn Dowell ($1,000); Gracen Soberick Eyer ($1,000); Jacob Guerriro ($1,000); Connor Litchfield ($1,000); Luke Traugh ($1,000); Emma Venditti ($1,000); Ava Zanoline ($1,000)
  • Jack Zeigler Memorial Scholarship Fund—MaKenzee Tallent ($5,600)
  • John E. Corman Scholarship Fund—Ethan Balzer ($1,500); Brooke Ryder ($1,500)
  • Justin “Pete” Slusser Scholarship Fund—Makayla Brown ($2,100)
  • Katharine A. Swope Scholarship Fund—Michael Royles ($2,500); Rhettik Thomas ($2,500)
  • Kirk R. Bower Scholarship Fund—Logan Bracey ($1,000); Marcas DeWald ($2,000)
  • Kyle Douthat Memorial Scholarship Fund—Marcas DeWald ($700)
  • Leighow Family Century Farm Scholarship Fund—David Royles ($500); Curtis Whitmoyer ($500)
  • Linda McNeal Scholarship Fund—Benjamin Shaffer ($500)
  • Luis A. Ramos Fund—Angel Parada-Viera ($1,000)
  • Marian Eleanor Weikel Scholarship Fund—Jaden McKeen ($57,400)
  • Northumberland Schools Alumni Association Scholarship Fund—Grace Dunkelberger ($1,450); Alexa Welliver ($1,450)
  • Orlando C. Scopelliti Scholarship Fund—Hannah Diehl ($600)
  • Patrick J. Mattucci Memorial Scholarship Fund—Lillian Robinson-Gilden ($500)
  • R. Scott Kohler Memorial Scholarship Fund—John Quinton ($5,000)
  • Robert Baillie Memorial Scholarship Fund—Anastasja Hartmann ($2,500); Shaye Trivelpiece ($2,500)
  • Robert H. Nash Memorial Scholarship Fund—Emily Brekke ($1,000)
  • Robert J. Wise Family Scholarship Fund—Makayla Brown ($1,080); Caden Getty ($1,080); Tatyana Ochoa ($1,080); Bailey Pursel ($1,080); Callie Shultz ($1,080)
  • Robert W. Buehner, Jr. and Robin Buehner Kindness Scholarship Fund—Easton Breach ($1,200); Kelsey Wagner ($1,200)
  • Ronald L. Garrison Memorial Scholarship Fund—Emma Berkes ($300)
  • Saramae Radel Memorial Scholarship Fund—Hannah Paulhamus ($1,200)
  • Sharon “Cheri” Spohrer Memorial Scholarship Fund—Caitlyn Kukurlo ($700)
  • Six County Fireman’s Association Mark Coons Memorial Scholarship Fund—Jonathon Brightbill ($1,000); Raychel Mausteller ($1,000)
  • Steve Anoia Memorial Scholarship Fund—Nevaeh Katalinas ($500)
  • The Beyond Cajun Thivierge Scholarship Fund—Emily Brekke ($500); Amelia Zlobik ($500)
  • The Mary Fund—Madeline Birk ($800); Fable Gunther ($800); Carol Nagel ($800); Justyce Schnaufer ($800); Hayle Steinruck ($800)
  • Warrior Run Scholarship Endowment Fund—Braego Cieslukowski ($4,784); Brenna Pick ($4,784)
  • Warrior Run Scholarship Endowment Fund (Leadership & Citizenship Award)—Ella Printzenhoff ($4,784); Tyler Ulrich ($4,784)
  • Warrior Run Scholarship Endowment Fund (Outstanding Scholar Award)—Chloe Burden ($2,390); Katherine Zaktanksy ($4,784); Cohen Zechman ($2,390)
  • William P. Flaim Scholarship Fund—Maliah Graziano ($7,800)
  • William S. and Virginia L. Hartman Family Scholarship Fund—Mya Evans ($3,500); Cohen Zechman ($3,500)

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.