Bridge Builders Community Foundations Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients

Venango, Forest and Clarion Counties, PA — Bridge Builders Community Foundations is proud to announce the recipients of scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each year, the Foundation partners with generous donors, families, and organizations to support area students in their pursuit of higher education, and this year’s group of recipients is an inspiring representation of academic excellence, character, and community commitment.

We are honored to help administer dozens of scholarships on behalf of donors who have chosen to invest in the future of our region by helping young people reach their educational and career goals. These scholarships provide essential financial support for students pursuing college, trade school, and other post-secondary opportunities. This year alone the Community Foundation has awarded a total of $375,180.96 from 77 scholarship funds.  174 scholarship awards were awarded to 103 local learners pursuing the next step in their education. 

See the full list of 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients below.

519Strong-Jeremy Coast Memorial Scholarship

Drew  Kockler

Grascen Reyburn

Hannah Swartfager

Rylan Rupp

Alexis Reddinger

Adam Weeter Memorial Scholarship

Hannah Swartfager

Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Tessa O’Neil

Anna Ewalt Memorial Scholarship

Olivia  Tawney

Arthur & Louise Bear Scholarship

Ember Strausbaugh

Breanna Pitts

Jaeyla Myers

Alexis McVay

Araya Maxon

Ava Bower

Andrew Schwab

Kyel Harry

Lucas Hickey

Grascen Reyburn

Arthur (Bud) Van Nort Memorial Scholarship

Lauren Geraci

Bill Anthony Memorial Scholarship

Zackory  Coulter 

Bracken Scholarship

Jadyn White

Christa Schneider

Brad & Denise (Kemmer) Bish Scholarship

Jada Runyan

Brown Chapel A.M.E. Memorial Scholarship

Gavin Stephens

Bucktails of Beaver Township Scholarship

Hannah Swartfager

Cheryl Scott Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee Baker

Kiley Oliver

Chester A. & Beulah A. Baum Memorial Scholarship

Kayla Hanna

Kelsey Hanna

Alexis Reddinger

Makayla Kapp

AIden Herrell-Ward

Alexis Reisinger

Mackenize Snyder

Destiny Metz

Allison Rembold

Kara Riley

Haylie Gregory

Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Stewardship Scholarship

Hannah Swartfager

Clarion Venango Forest County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Mark Snyder

Eva Beck

Cranberry Lions Service Effort & Initiative Scholarship

Logan Stumpf

Shalyn Whittemore

Mark Snyder

David W. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship

Mason Gourley

Dustin A. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship

Gavin Stephens

Jackson Dilks

Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship

Ella Marbich

Floyd E. and Anna E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship

Peighton  Trout 

Aletta  Summers 

Forest County Taxpayers Association Scholarship

Zachary Carll

Frank and Eleanor Miese Scholarship

Ava Bower

Baine Snyder

Andrew Schwab

Emily Rice

Alaina Brown

Rae Montgomery

Faith Copley

Franklin High School Alumni Scholarship

Rilee Hanna

Annabella Spencer

Grace Turk

Alexis Rodemoyer

Mackenzie Buckel

Dylan McFadden

Eden Dick

Paige Dunkle

Alexis McVay

Jay Prettyman

 

George J. Vergis Scholarship

Allyson Wilson

Logan Stumpf

Grace Woods Nellis

Kye Winslow

Gwendolyn Smith Scholarship

Reese Minch

Geneveive Davis Scholarship

Gabrielle Laderer

Danielle Keebler

Howard G. Lehman and Joyce K. Lehman Education 

Mariah Vanwormer

Bowman Proper Memorial Scholarship

Zachary Carll

Nathan Dietrich

Kiley Oliver

Harley Ellenberger

Jack & Donna Snyder Scholarship

Karter Wilson

James McIlwain

James D. Schwab PhD. Scholarship

Brooke Ley

Janet L. Henc Scholarship Fund

Seldon Bean

Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship

Karlee Stiver

Jessica M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship

Shalyn Whittemore

Nickayla Petro

Mark Snyder

John & Helen Mogle Scholarship

Taylor Ripple

John R. Loeffler Memorial Golf Scholarship

Cayden Baker

Kameron’s Karing Challenge Scholarship

Rylan Rupp

Kami Dinger Memorial Scholarship

Zachary Carll

Margery Himes Memorial Scholarship

Rylan Rupp

Heather Strohm

Ava Bower

Jadyn White

Alexis McVay

Makayla Kapp

Mark & Rita Hale Scholarship

Olivia Blauser

Marsha L. Beichner Memorial Scholarship

Lauren Geraci

Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Journalism Scholarship

Lilli Fonzo

Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Scholarship

Kara Riley

Oil City Eagles Aerie #283 Scholarship

Cayden Baker

Brooke Waters

Mariah Vanwormer

Olivia Blauser

Oil City Mayor’s Scholarship

Maggie Vanwormer

Paul & Ellen Flickner Girls Basketball College Scholarship

Ashlee Albright

Sarah Schoch

Emily McGill

Grascen Reyburn

Natalie Shevock

 
 
 

Rainy Linn Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee Baker

Redbank Valley Education Foundation General Education Scholarship

Mylee Harmon

Redbank Valley Education Foundation Vocational Scholarship

Eva  Wadding

Andrew  Byers

Robert C. Wingard Memorial Scholarship

Ava Snyder

Robert L. Kinnear Memorial Scholarship

Mitchell Bawden

Zachary Carll

Rockland Township Community Scholarship

Dane Wenner

Roy E. Sanner Memorial Scholarship

Faith Copley

Kye Winslow

Alexis Reisinger

Dane Wenner

Russell G. Coast Memorial Scholarship

Ella Marbich

Ruth & Vernon Taylor Salutatorian Award

Colter Bayle

Ruth & Vernon Taylor Valedictorian Award

Zachary Carll

Ruth Persons Bear and Robert H Bear Memorial Scholarship

Olivia Tawney

Shawn Rehberg Memorial Scholarship

Aiden Herrell-Ward

Alexis Reisinger

Sherman Scholarship

Zachary Carll

Kiley Oliver

Susan L. Daniels Memorial Scholarship

Kyel Harry

Alexis McVay

Susie McConnell Memorial Scholarship

Ella Marbich

Ella Speece

Thomas D. Fulton Scholarship

Zachary Carll

Thomas E. McNamara Scholarship

Harley Ellenberger

Troopers Patterson and Richey Memorial Scholarship

Grascen Reyburn

UPMC Northwest Medical Staff Scholarship

Chayse Skinner

Vera A. Lamey Scholarship

Tiera Mckinney

Jackson Dilks

Nickayla Petro

Walter H. Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarship

Brooke Ley

Allison Rembold

Mackenize Snyder

Macy Weeter

Kelsey Hanna

Kara Riley

Hudson Galla

Kayla Hanna

Haylie Gregory

Alexis Reddinger

Will Fabry Memorial Scholarship

Joseph Findland

Allyson Wilson

William & Elizabeth Scholarship

Rylee Coe

Paige Dunkle

Justin Oliver

Jonah Hall

Tessa O’Neil

William & Mary Vergis Denk

Savana Steigerwald

Dylan McFadden

William H. Locke Scholarship

Mariah Vanwormer

Jackson Dilks

Gavin Stephens

Shalyn Whittemore

Mark Snyder

Jadyn White

Tiera Mckinney

Wood-Noble Memorial Scholarship

Isabella  Baker

Seldon  Bean

Young Wood Scholarship

Gavin Stephens

Ava Bower

 

The scholarships awarded through Bridge Builders Community Foundations reflect the enduring legacy of individuals and families who believe in the power of education and community investment. We extend our deepest gratitude to the donors whose vision and generosity make these awards possible. Their commitment continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of students throughout Venango, Clarion, Forest, and surrounding counties.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students recognized this year. These scholarships represent not only a financial boost but also a vote of confidence in their future. We are proud to support their journeys and look forward to the ways they will lead and serve in their communities and beyond.

For those interested in learning more about how they can establish a scholarship fund or explore other charitable opportunities, we encourage you to contact Bridge Builders Community Foundations. Our team is here to help turn your charitable aspirations into meaningful impact. 

About Bridge Builders Community Foundations:
Bridge Builders Community Foundations connects people who care with causes that matter. We work to strengthen our communities through strategic grantmaking, partnerships, and donor services that empower individuals, families, and organizations to make a lasting difference.

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