2024 Three Rivers Area Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients of the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation scholarships. This year, we are awarding 25 scholarships totaling $53,000 to outstanding students in our community. Each of these scholarships reflects the generosity of local donors and honors the legacy of individuals and families committed to supporting education.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients:
- Ralph and Phyllis Bence Scholarship ($1,000) – Jennifer Hernandez
- Eric “Boomer” Clemence Annual Scholarship ($500) – Heston Saunders
- Burnell Booko Nursing Scholarship ($1,000) – Eliana Price
- Gary L. Cottingham Scholarship ($500) – Heston Saunders
- George Haines Scholarship ($2,000) – Olivia Hall, Anika Kron, Heston Saunders, Jenna Southland, Emily Ventrone
- Lucile Shafer Haring and Sheila J. Haring Scholarship ($4,000) – Jenna Southland
- Edward T. “Coach” Johnson & Patricia Johnson Scholarship ($500) – Lanie Glass, Heston Saunders
- Elizabeth “Betty” Lambertson Scholarship ($4,000) – Olivia Hall
- Adam Learn #27 Memorial Scholarship ($500) – Jenna Southland, Derek Roggelien
- Dennis W. Lockwood – Gary Warner Scholarship ($1,000) – Eliana Price
- Ken McEnroe Scholarship ($1,000) – Anezka Pradna, Caleb Quake
- John T. Nykun Scholarship ($500) – Derek Roggelien
- Carleton and Ruth Poe Scholarship ($3,000) – Jenna Southland
- Glenn Rifenberg Community Scholarship ($4,000) – Jenna Southland
- Dr. Donald Schimnoski Scholarship ($500) – Cameron McColley
- Class of ’69 Wildcat Spirit Legacy Award – Alexander Karabetsos
- Edna L. Wheeler Nursing Scholarship ($500) – Cameron McColley
- David T. Stuck Founders Scholarship ($11,000) – Eliana Price
We are deeply proud of these students for their academic achievements and dedication to community involvement. Their hard work and commitment have earned them this recognition, and we are excited to see what they accomplish in the future.
Thank you to all our donors and partners who make these scholarships possible. Your generous contributions continue to help us invest in the future of our community by supporting local students as they pursue higher education.
About the Foundation
Since 1974, the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation has supported the education, health, and social services in our region through charitable giving. To date, we manage over $5 million in assets, including more than $1.9 million in endowed scholarship funds. Our mission is to make a positive, lasting impact on our community.
For more information on how you can contribute to the scholarship fund or to learn about establishing a new scholarship, please contact us.
2024 Three Rivers Area Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 recipients of the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation scholarships. This year, we are awarding 25 scholarships totaling $53,000 to outstanding students in our community. Each of these scholarships reflects the generosity of local donors and honors the legacy of individuals and families committed to supporting education.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients:
- Ralph and Phyllis Bence Scholarship ($1,000) – Jennifer Hernandez
- Eric “Boomer” Clemence Annual Scholarship ($500) – Heston Saunders
- Burnell Booko Nursing Scholarship ($1,000) – Eliana Price
- Gary L. Cottingham Scholarship ($500) – Heston Saunders
- George Haines Scholarship ($2,000) – Olivia Hall, Anika Kron, Heston Saunders, Jenna Southland, Emily Ventrone
- Lucile Shafer Haring and Sheila J. Haring Scholarship ($4,000) – Jenna Southland
- Edward T. “Coach” Johnson & Patricia Johnson Scholarship ($500) – Lanie Glass, Heston Saunders
- Elizabeth “Betty” Lambertson Scholarship ($4,000) – Olivia Hall
- Adam Learn #27 Memorial Scholarship ($500) – Jenna Southland, Derek Roggelien
- Dennis W. Lockwood – Gary Warner Scholarship ($1,000) – Eliana Price
- Ken McEnroe Scholarship ($1,000) – Anezka Pradna, Caleb Quake
- John T. Nykun Scholarship ($500) – Derek Roggelien
- Carleton and Ruth Poe Scholarship ($3,000) – Jenna Southland
- Glenn Rifenberg Community Scholarship ($4,000) – Jenna Southland
- Dr. Donald Schimnoski Scholarship ($500) – Cameron McColley
- Class of ’69 Wildcat Spirit Legacy Award – Alexander Karabetsos
- Edna L. Wheeler Nursing Scholarship ($500) – Cameron McColley
- David T. Stuck Founders Scholarship ($11,000) – Eliana Price
We are deeply proud of these students for their academic achievements and dedication to community involvement. Their hard work and commitment have earned them this recognition, and we are excited to see what they accomplish in the future.
Thank you to all our donors and partners who make these scholarships possible. Your generous contributions continue to help us invest in the future of our community by supporting local students as they pursue higher education.
About the Foundation
Since 1974, the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation has supported the education, health, and social services in our region through charitable giving. To date, we manage over $5 million in assets, including more than $1.9 million in endowed scholarship funds. Our mission is to make a positive, lasting impact on our community.
For more information on how you can contribute to the scholarship fund or to learn about establishing a new scholarship, please contact us.