Bridge Builders Community Foundations administers over 70 scholarship funds that award students in Venango, Forest, and Clarion Counties as well as the Punxsutawney area. Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to assist students in their pursuit of higher education.  Whether it is the trades, a 4-year degree, or something in between, we have a scholarship for it.

SBHM Help for Our Helpers Scholarships

In partnership with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc., these scholarships aim to support future and current professionals in behavioral health and human services fields.

 Future Providers Scholarship

Application Open: March 21, 2025
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Eligibility:

  • Current high school seniors
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, or Chemical Dependency
  • Reside in one of the following PA counties: Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, or Westmoreland
  • Committed to working for a provider serving medicaid recipients in these counties
 
For full eligibility details, download the brochure: Future Provider
 
 
 

Current Providers Scholarship

Rolling Applications (Reviewed Quarterly)
Eligibility:

  • Employed by an entity contracted with Carelon Behavioral Health of PA
  • Reside in Armstrong, Lawrence, Indiana, Butler, Westmoreland, or Washington county
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in the following fields:
    • Chemical Dependency
    • Counseling
    • Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Human Services (Bachelor’s only)
    • Sociology (Bachelor’s only)


For full eligibility details, download the brochure: Current Providers

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Bridge Builders Community Foundations makes applying for scholarships simple.
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Scholarship Timeline

Bridge Builders Community Foundations uses an online portal for scholarship applications. Applications are accepted from the end of January through the beginning of March every year.

 

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Student Stories

Ryleigh Henry – 2023 Scholarship Recipient

Ryleigh is currently attending Slippery Rock University. She is a biology major in the Pre- Physician Assistant Program.  When asked what she likes about her program she said, “I really love how supportive the faculty are! During finals week that had stress relieving activities, grab and go snacks, and reserved study spaces just for biology majors. I also like how easy it is to access information about the graduate program. They’re always hosting Q&A sessions and seminars so that undergraduates can learn more about the program. “ “Earning scholarships allowed me so much freedom with my first semester of school. I didn’t have to worry about getting a job right away to pay for school. I was able to join clubs and really get involved on campus.”

Aidan McCracken – 2023 Scholarship Recipient

Aidan is currently enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport PA. He is in the Building Construction Technology program.  Aidan says, “I like the program because it is mostly hands on. We do lots of individual and group projects in lab and have very little time in an actual classroom which is very beneficial for me because I learn by doing hands on work.” “BBCF helped me pay for a decent chunk of my first two semesters and made it more affordable to pay without take out a loan. Any scholarship helps and I am very thankful for everything I received from Bridge Builders.”

Caleb Stewart – 2021 Scholarship Recipient

Caleb went to Global Power Line Academy, which is a 10-week lineman program. He went into the program nervous and expecting it to be extremely hard, a lot of climbing, and a lot of dedication. His expectations were spot on. He said that the 3 teachers were extremely experienced and patient. They were a lot of fun to learn from and very funny! Which made the hard work a little easier. Within a week of graduating from the program Caleb had an interview at Henkels and McCoy. This company will frequently stop in and watch the students in the class do different tasks. Caleb thinks that he was mostly hired on the spot because of the reputation of the school with a tad bit of it being his interviewing skills. Caleb said that the best part of the experience is that “I quickly for to learn a skill that will always be around and will financially take care of me the rest of my life.” “This whole process was possible because of Bridge Builders and the generous donors! I hope that they are able to continue this for other kids that are not college bound, or don’t always get the best grades, or aren’t the smartest with books but are great with learning from doing something with their hands.”

The following students have been awarded scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year:

519Strong- Jeremy Coast Memorial Scholarship 

Savana Steigerwald 

Adam Weeter Memorial Scholarship 

Alannah Fulton

Alexander “Bud” Marks Scholarship

James  O’Dell

Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship 

Spencer Riley

Anna M. Ewalt Scholastic Award 

Savana Steigerwald

Arthur & Louise Bear Scholarship

Wyatt Bell

Abby Cable

Izabella Friel

Rilee Hanna

Rae Montgomery

Nicholas Perella

Spencer Riley

Alexis Rodemoyer

Savana Steigerwald

Reston Weismann

Arthur (Bud) Van Nort Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee Rooke

Bill Anthony Memorial Scholarship

Drew Wilkinson

Bracken Scholarship 

Christa Schneider 

Brown Chapel A.M.E. Memorial Scholarship 

Justice Ludy 

Cheryl Scott Memorial Scholarship

Izabelle Flick

Elise Wilson

Chester A. and Beulah A. Baum Memorial Scholarship 

Caden Baker

Ayanna Ferringer

Maria Galletta

Seth Mellring

Jordan Montgomery

Alaina Olson

MacKenzie Stahlman

Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Stewardship Scholarship 

Cailyn Shaffer 

Cranberry Lions Service Effort & Initiative Scholarship 

Mercedes Kalamajka

Colin Liederbach

Reyna Watson

David W. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship 

Blaise Cunningham

Dustin A. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship 

Liberty Rickenbach

Elise Wilson 

Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship 

Savana Steigerwald

Floyd E. and Anna E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship 

Kendra Carroll

Kaylie Rooke

Forest County Taxpayers Association Scholarship 

Kaylie Rooke

Francis E. Gibbons Memorial Scholarship 

Ella Bodien

Frank and Eleanor Miese Scholarship 

Grace Beach

Riley Bordell

Alaina Brown

Alexa Brown

Shayla Kee

Sophia Schwab

Brett Stevenson

Franklin High School Alumni Scholarship  

Mackenzie Buckel

Caileigh Dick

Rilee Hanna

Amber Marsteller

Dylan McFadden

Alexis Rodemoyer

Arika Songer

Annabella Spencer

George Francis Rouault Memorial Scholarship 

Ethan Umbenhaur

George J. Vergis Scholarship 

Dylan McFadden

Alexis Rodemoyer

Grace Woods Nellis Scholarship 

Izabella Friel

H. Geneveive Davis Scholarship 

Devin Dulaney

Howard G. Lehman and Joyce K. Lehman Education Scholarship 

Avery Goodwill

J. Bowman Proper Memorial Scholarship

Keyon Custer

Izabelle Flick

Katie Salsgiver

James D. Schwab PhD. – Clarion University of Pennsylvania Scholarship 

Audrey Frazier

Janet L. Henc Scholarship Fund 

Wyatt Bell

Abby Cable

Nathan Colwell

Shayla Kee

Ryan Shevock

Randi Thompson

Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship 

Hayes Cooper

Tayler Rafferty

Karlee Stiver

Jessica M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship 

Kiera Carll

James O’Dell

Elise Wilson 

John & Helen Mogle Scholarship

Nevada Boyer

John R. Loeffler Memorial Golf Scholarship 

Cayden Baker

Kameron’s Karing Challenge Scholarship 

Emily Truitt

Kami Dinger Memorial Scholarship 

Katie Salsgiver

Margery L. Himes Scholarship 

Nevada Boyer

Blaise Cunningham

Izabella Friel

Mercedes Kalamajka

Cole Lufsey

Connor Snyder

Mark & Rita Hale Scholarship 

Lyndsey McDonald

Marsha L. Beichner Memorial Scholarship 

Kendra Carroll

Mary E. Shaner Scholarship 

Sarah Cotton

Bryanna Mong

Drew Slaughehaupt

Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Journalism Scholarship 

Ty Carrier

Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Scholarship 

Cayden Baker

Oil City Mayor’s Scholarship 

Ryan Shevock

Paul and Ellen Flickner Girls Basketball Scholarship 

Amanda Reyes

Jamie Blum

Emma Womer

Emily Rice

Rainy Linn Memorial Scholarship 

Cayden Baker

Robert C. Wingard Memorial Scholarship

Madison Hurrelbrink

Roy E. Sanner Memorial Scholarship 

Seth Mellring

Jordan Montgomery

Rae Montgomery

Spencer Riley

Russell G. Coast Memorial Scholarship

Savana Steigerwald

Ruth & Vernon Taylor Valedictorian Scholarship 

Jessica Culver

Ruth & Vernon Taylor Salutatorian Scholarship 

Izabelle Flick

Ruth Persons Bear and Robert H. Bear Memorial Scholarship 

Savana Steigerwald

Shawn Rehberg Memorial Scholarship 

Rylee Coe

Seth Mellring

Sherman Scholarship 

Izabelle Flick

Katie Salsgiver

Susan L. Daniels Memorial Scholarship 

Rae Montgomery

Alexis Rodeymoyer

Susie McConnell Memorial Scholarship 

Gracie Singleton

Savana Steigerwald

Thomas D. Fulton Scholarship 

Jessica Culver

Thomas E. McNamara Scholarship 

Izabelle Flick

Tut Toth Memorial Scholarship 

Samantha Bowser

Nevada Boyer

Ty Carrier

Mason Clouse

Owen Clouse

Cole Lufsey

Alexandra Shoemaker

UMPC Northwest Medical Staff Scholarships 

Gillian White

Venango County Bar Association, Judge William E. Breene Memorial Scholarship 

Joseph McFadden, III 

Vera A. Lamey Memorial Scholarship 

Nikki Firster

Kaylee Maxwell

Liberty Rickenbach

Walter H. Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarship 

Jordan Anderson

Emerson Culver

Audrey Frazier

Henry Milford

Reyna Watson

Denali Wenner

Will Fabry Memorial Scholarship

Thomas Kistler

Savana Steigerwald 

William & Elizabeth Scholarship

Nikki Firster

Lillie Heise

Gabrielle LaJeunesse

Justin Oliver

William H. Locke Memorial Scholarship

Nikki Firster

Hayden Gahr

Avery Goodwill

Ethen Knox

James O’Dell

Liberty Rickenbach

Sierra Salvatore-Keyes

Young Wood Scholarship

Seth Mellring

Ellabay Perry

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