In partnership with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc., these scholarships aim to support future and current professionals in behavioral health and human services fields.
Application Open: March 21, 2025
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Eligibility:
Established by Southwest Behavioral Health Management (SBHM), the Help for Our Helpers Scholarship supports individuals working within the behavioral health system who are pursuing higher education in the clinical and behavioral services fields. It aims to empower individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals in service-oriented professions, while also reflecting SBHM’s dedication to fostering professional excellence and improving community well-being.
Eligible applicants must:
Award Details:
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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 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 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.”
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The Margery L. Himes Memorial Scholarship: Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives Higher education can open doors, but for many students, the financial burden makes it feel out of reach. That’s why the Margery L. Himes Memorial Scholarship exists—to break down barriers and help students turn their academic dreams into reality. Established in 2013, this scholarship honors […]
When Aidan McCracken graduated from Franklin High School, he knew that his next step needed to be something that matched his learning style and his drive to build things with his own hands. That next step took him to the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, where he’s now enrolled in the Building Construction Technology […]
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Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship
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Mark Snyder
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Nathan Frederick
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Jadyn White
Brad & Denise (Kemmer) Bish Scholarship
Kiera McGuire
MacKenzie Kundick
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Derrick Jones
Cheryl Scott Memorial Scholarship
Grace Flick
Jayden McKeel
Chester A. & Beulah A. Baum Memorial Scholarship
Addison Karns
Jacob McCloskey
Mackenzie Nelson
Olivia Smith
Raquel Knight
Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Stewardship Scholarship
Heather Strohm
Clarion Venango Forest County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Eva Beck
Mark Snyder
Cranberry Lions Service Effort & Initiative Scholarship
Clarice Carlson
Emma Pritts
Jalynne Konetsky
David W. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
Alivia Diehl
Denny Hickman – Get Outside and Do Stuff Memorial Scholarship
Gage Haniwalt
Dustin A. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
Brianna Hornbeck
Konnor Beichner
Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship
Brock Habbyshaw
Forest County Taxpayers Association Scholarship (East Forest)
Aiden Faust
Frank and Eleanor Miese Scholarship
Ava Bower
Grascen Reyburn
Isabella Baker
Jaden Wehrle
Jalynne Konetsky
Lucas Hickey
Rae Montgomery
Sophie Wehrle
Sydney Hoffman
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Alexis Rodemoyer
Alexis McVay
Brock Habbyshaw
Dylan McFadden
Jey Prettyman
Madolyn Williams
Rilee Hanna
Savana Steigerwald
Sydney Hoffman
George J. Vergis Scholarship
Henry White
Jillian Ewing
Grace Woods Nellis
Isabel Griffin
Gwendolyn Smith Scholarship
Kammi Hornberger
Danielle Keebler
Wesley Scheer
Zain Hickman
Howard G. Lehman and Joyce K. Lehman Education
Liliana Hutchinson
Tessa Yashinski
Ayla Reese
Hazel Hilyer
Conner Summerville
Jayden McKeel
Alexis Donato
Esther Forker
Jack & Donna Snyder Scholarship
Seth Slaugenhaupt
Shea Lufsey
James D. Schwab PhD. Scholarship
Zofia Earp
Janet L. Henc Scholarship Fund
Grace Colwell
Olivia Faust
Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship
Emma Wilson
Helayna Hollobaugh
Kendra Jones
Morgan Kulik
Jensin Michael Potts Scholarship
Olivia Smith
Steven Heise
Jessica M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship
Paige Allen
Payton Liederbach
Taylor Gibson
John & Helen Mogle Scholarship
Nolan Barnett
John R. Loeffler Memorial Golf Scholarship
Devon Lauer
Kami Dinger Memorial Scholarship
Ayla Reese
Kenneth G. Colarte Memorial Hope Scholarship
Hazel Hilyer
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Cranberry Area High School)
Olivia Smith
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Franklin Area High School)
Emma Pritts
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Oil City Area High School)
Clarice Carlson
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Other Clarion High School)
Nathan Frederick
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Redbank Valley High School)
Shea Lufsey
Margery L. Himes Scholarship (Rocky Grove High School)
Mikenzie Savada
Mark & Rita Hale Scholarship
Jade Moore
Marsha L. Beichner Memorial Scholarship
Aidan Faust
Mary E. Shaner Scholarship
Lillyan Shumaker
Seth Slaugenhaupt
Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Jackson Pappas
Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Scholarship
Olivia Smith
Oil City Eagles Aerie #283 Scholarship
Connor Morrow
Olivia Blauser
Lily Szekeres
Landon Baker
Casey Rybak
Paul & Ellen Flickner Girls Basketball College Scholarship
Lillyan Shumaker
Jadyn Shumaker
Halle Curry
Lydia Kennedy
Payton Liederbach
RADLY Scholarship
Jonas Wilshire
Nathan Frederick
Gavin Bish
Rainy Linn Memorial Scholarship
Mark Snyder
Redbank Valley Education Foundation General Education Scholarship
Nolan Barnett
Redbank Valley Education Foundation Vocational Scholarship
Shea Lufsey
Robert C. Wingard Memorial Scholarship
Nichole Wingard
Rockland Township Community Scholarship
Connor Morrow
Dalton Wenner
Olivia Smith
Roy E. Sanner Memorial Scholarship
Dalton Wenner
Davis Legoullan
Elizabeth Fisher
Hunter Montgomery
Isabel Griffin
Landen Carter
Landon Baker
Lucy Haubrich
Olivia Smith
Rhetta Boocks
Sophie Wehrle
Ruth Persons Bear and Robert H Bear Memorial Scholarship
Marley Plowman
SBHM Help For Our Helpers Scholarship for Current Providers
Cora Franceschi
SBHM Help For Our Helpers Scholarship for Future Providers
Abigail Henke
Baleigh Tubbs
Chloe Confer
Derek Milkovich
Helena Zimmerman
Jaina Sapp
Jasmien Caladararo
Kayla Wheelock
La Keya Crone
Laura Curren
Leah Hogamier
Madeline Tomo
Madison McGuire
Mattalynn Schiffbauer
Sophyah Klein
Tara Hockenberry
Ty Schlesman
Shawn Rehberg Memorial Scholarship
Landon Baker
Rhetta Boocks
Sherman Scholarship
Ayla Reese
Hazel Hilyer
Susan L. Daniels Memorial Scholarship
Madolyn Williams
Riley Hefferman
Susie McConnell Memorial Scholarship
Clarice Carlson
Madolyn Williams
Thomas E. McNamara Scholarship
Ayla Reese
UPMC Northwest Medical Staff Scholarship
Rilee Hanna
Venango County Bar Association, Judge William E. Breene Memorial Scholarship
Alexis Feroz
Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame Scholarship
Mark Snyder
Vera A. Lamey Scholarship
Jolene Felmlee
Konner Beichner
Steven Heise
Virginia Gordon Russell Scholarship
Brock Habbyshaw
Walter H. Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarship
Connor Morrow
Dalton Wenner
Emma Sisco
Landon Baker
Mia-Marie Vogan
Taylor Hepler
Zofia Earp
Will Fabry Memorial Scholarship
Henry White
Madolyn Williams
William & Elizabeth Scholarship
Alexis Reisinger
Brianna Hornbeck
Casey Rybak
David Miller
Kaylee Hartzell
Mia-Marie Vogan
Shalyn Whittemore
Tessa O’Neil
William & Mary Vergis Denk
Dylan McFadden
Logan Stumpf
William H. Locke Scholarship
Addison Schnitzer
Allie Harton
Brianna Hornbeck
Casey Rybak
Clarice Carlson
David Miller
Elliot Hulsizer
Isabelle Anthony
Jolene Felmlee
Kaia Vargason
Konner Beichner
Lilliana Scalise
Madyson Kissell
Michael Fink
Paige Allen
Steven Heise
Taylor Gibson
Wood-Noble Memorial Award (American History Essay Award)
Jillian Brinkley
Lydia Riddle
Ryan Shontz
Wood-Noble Memorial Scholarship (Good Citizens Award)
Alexander Johnston
Lydia Kennedy
Young Wood Scholarship
Elliot Hulsizer
Konner Beichner
Landen Carter
Landon Baker
Natalee Haylett
Olivia Smith
Paige Allen
Raquel Knight
Rhetta Boocks
