The Community Foundation of Monroe County has announced their scholarship round is open for applicants.

The foundation serves the community by pooling money for transformative grant making in Monroe County.

Some of these funds are scholarship funds that will aid students in furthering their education or training.

Many of these scholarships are in memory of loved ones who made a difference in their lives and honor the passions of the loved ones like wrestling, aviation, community service, or the environment.

The Scotty Raymond Memorial Award for Technology is available to a high school graduate of Monroe Career and Technical Institute who is pursuing further education or training at an established school in a technical field or is beginning full-time work in the construction or transportation fields.

The Vern Moyer Scholarship for Aviation is available to a resident of Monroe, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northampton, Pike, or Wayne County who demonstrates a passion and future career goals for aviation and is enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited aviation or aerospace-related training/education program.

CFMC was established in March 2022 and received its 501c3 status in June 2023. The Board of Directors includes Gary Olson, Meredith Rettaliata, Tricia Fritz, Marynell Strunk, and John Burrus with Samantha Holbert as the Executive Director.

To learn more about the CFMC or these scholarships, visit www.cfmcpa.org or on Facebook and Instagram for more information.