The Carbon County Community Foundation announces scholarship opportunities are now available for students graduating from Carbon County school districts this year.

Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Qualified students must submit their applications online at www.cccfoundpa.org and by March 1.

The following scholarships are available:

The Anastasia Susko Memorial Scholarship awards $1,500 to a senior girl graduating from Jim Thorpe. Applicants should have a proven record of academic success with at least a 3.0 grade-point average two years before graduation and should demonstrate leadership and compassion despite having faced adversity.

The D&P Hawk Scholarship, established by David and Patricia Hawk of Lehighton, awards $5,000 each to two qualified high school seniors, one boy and one girl, graduating from Lehighton. Applicants should show proficiency in science, math or business, with the intent to pursue further education in one of those fields.

The Hawks both consider themselves fortunate to have received financial support for their secondary education and wish to pay it forward for current students for whom college may be a financial hardship.

The Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial Scholarship the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, honor the memories of two longtime Orioles members. The scholarships each award $500 to a Carbon County senior who will further his or her education in a trade career at a 2- or 4-year college, university or trade school.

The Hunters Heroes Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Hunter Kurak Wolfe, awards $500 to a qualified senior graduating from Jim Thorpe. Applicants should exhibit great leadership and involvement throughout their community. An unsung hero who reflects hard work, courage, and passion in all that they do.

The Orioles Scouting Scholarship, established by the Lehighton Orioles Nest #183, awards $500 to a Carbon County senior who is active in Boy or Girl Scouts with a strong record of volunteerism and community service.

The Susan J. Tisiker Memorial Scholarship, established by Donald Katz, Esq. in memory of his wife, awards $2,000 to a qualified senior graduating from Palmerton. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years, for a total of $8,000 per student. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and community or volunteer involvement. Preference will be given to students who are or have been active in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts for at least four years, though this is not a requirement.

The Tyler Strong Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Tyler Kowatch, awards $500 to a qualified senior graduating from Jim Thorpe who is seeking to further his or her education at a trade/technical school or community college. The scholarship will be based on merit alone which should be demonstrated through good attendance and character; the ideal candidate is someone who is fair, friendly and a peacemaker among peers. Preference will be given to a track and field athlete.

If applicants have questions about any of the funds or would like to discuss their eligibility, they should contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at info@cccfoundpa.org or 610-730-2526.

If you are interested in learning more about setting up a scholarship or other type of fund at Carbon County Community Foundation, contact the foundation at 610-730-2526 or info@cccfoundpa.org.