Scholarship

A variety of full and partial scholarships for the Leadership Lackawanna program are available to qualified candidates. A complete list can be found below.

Applications may be obtained here or by writing to Leadership Lackawanna, P.O. Box 431, Scranton, PA 18501-0431. Candidates must either live or work in Lackawanna County.

The Margaret Briggs Leadership Lackawanna Scholarship Fund is to annually provide tuition assistance to an individual from the social services community who is accepted into the Leadership Lackawanna program. Income from the Fund will be used for tuition assistance for a social services professional who has demonstrated leadership ability; who is interested in community affairs; and who has a desire for an increased commitment to community and professional service. This fund is maintained for Leadership Lackawanna by The Scranton Area Foundation.

The Karen O'Connell Welles Leadership Lackawanna Scholarship Fund shall be awarded annually to an individual based on potential for leadership and need. Special consideration will be given to individuals who are interested in promoting equality. This fund is maintained for Leadership Lackawanna by The Scranton Area Foundation.

The William P. Rinaldi Leadership Lackawanna Scholarship Fund will provide annual assistance to an individual who has been accepted into the Leadership Lackawanna program who works in the field of education and displays the same passion of the late William P. Rinaldi in education and all aspects of life. The fund was set up by Voluntary Action Center (VAC) and the Leadership Lackawanna Alumni Association. This fund is maintained for Leadership Lackawanna by The Scranton Area Foundation.

The William W. and Mary L. Scranton Leadership Lackawanna Scholarship Fund will be used to provide assistance to a Leadership Lackawanna participant. The individual that receives the scholarship is one who has displayed leadership qualities with a giving spirit to the community. This fund is maintained for Leadership Lackawanna by the Scranton Area Foundation.

The H. Leigh Woehling Leadership Lackawanna Scholarship Fund was established to honor the late H. Leigh Woehling, a co-founder of Leadership Lackawanna. Each year it is awarded to an incoming participant aspiring to become an emerging leader. This fund is maintained by Leadership Lackawanna.

The Leadership Lackawanna Alumni Scholarship Fund uses various event and program proceeds, including alumni committee dues, to award a full scholarship to an incoming participant. This fund is maintained by Leadership Lackawanna.