THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good. Community Champion of The Week: The Luzerne Foundation Awards Over $920,000 in Scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year There's something special about the start of a new school year. For many, it's a season of fresh beginnings and the hope of what the future may hold. At The Luzerne Foundation, this time of year also reminds us of the remarkable generosity of our community, which helps make those dreams attainable for local students. This year, we are proud to share that 280 students THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good." $920,000 in scholarships awarded 280 Students awarded scholarships 115 Scholarship Funds in 2025! received scholarships from funds of The Luzerne Foundation, totaling over $920,000. This incredible contribution was made possible through compassionate members of our community who have chosen to collaborate with The Luzerne Foundation to dedicate funds toward the educational success of students in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since scholarships can be awarded based on many factors, including grades, financial need, community involvement, or talent in different fields, you are likely to find options that meet your needs and qualifications in one of the 115 Scholarship Funds the Luzerne Foundation helps to facilitate. Many of the scholarship funds are created as a way of remembering a loved one lost. Instead of cards and flowers, a monetary collection can directly honor the memory of a loved one with a scholarship that will carry their name along with a legacy of learning. Additionally, scholarship funds can be established by an organization or business to award employees or members who wish to further their education. Donors can also designate funds to support and encourage specific areas of study. Whether you are inquiring about our available scholarships, or interested in establishing a scholarship fund, you will have the privilege of speaking with Donna Eiden, The Luzerne Foundation's Gifts and Scholarship Administrator. Donna has worked closely with donors, fund holders and students for over 15 years and shares, "We're honored to help our donors provide these generous scholarships that help alleviate some of the financial burden on students so they can focus on their education and pursuing their dreams." The Luzerne Foundation's scholarship portal will open again in January of 2026. While many applications are available through our portal, high school students are encouraged to meet with their guidance department to learn about other scholarship opportunities available. If you have any questions, please call The Luzerne Foundation at 570-822-2065 or email Donna@luzfdn.org. Do you want to help make our community better? So do we. Let's do it together. Because of you and for you, we are... Here for good. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065 THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good . Community Champion of The Week : The Luzerne Foundation Awards Over $ 920,000 in Scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year There's something special about the start of a new school year . For many , it's a season of fresh beginnings and the hope of what the future may hold . At The Luzerne Foundation , this time of year also reminds us of the remarkable generosity of our community , which helps make those dreams attainable for local students . This year , we are proud to share that 280 students THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good . " $ 920,000 in scholarships awarded 280 Students awarded scholarships 115 Scholarship Funds in 2025 ! received scholarships from funds of The Luzerne Foundation , totaling over $ 920,000 . This incredible contribution was made possible through compassionate members of our community who have chosen to collaborate with The Luzerne Foundation to dedicate funds toward the educational success of students in Northeastern Pennsylvania . Since scholarships can be awarded based on many factors , including grades , financial need , community involvement , or talent in different fields , you are likely to find options that meet your needs and qualifications in one of the 115 Scholarship Funds the Luzerne Foundation helps to facilitate . Many of the scholarship funds are created as a way of remembering a loved one lost . Instead of cards and flowers , a monetary collection can directly honor the memory of a loved one with a scholarship that will carry their name along with a legacy of learning . Additionally , scholarship funds can be established by an organization or business to award employees or members who wish to further their education . Donors can also designate funds to support and encourage specific areas of study . Whether you are inquiring about our available scholarships , or interested in establishing a scholarship fund , you will have the privilege of speaking with Donna Eiden , The Luzerne Foundation's Gifts and Scholarship Administrator . Donna has worked closely with donors , fund holders and students for over 15 years and shares , " We're honored to help our donors provide these generous scholarships that help alleviate some of the financial burden on students so they can focus on their education and pursuing their dreams . " The Luzerne Foundation's scholarship portal will open again in January of 2026. While many applications are available through our portal , high school students are encouraged to meet with their guidance department to learn about other scholarship opportunities available . If you have any questions , please call The Luzerne Foundation at 570-822-2065 or email Donna@luzfdn.org . Do you want to help make our community better ? So do we . Let's do it together . Because of you and for you , we are ... Here for good . THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST . WILKES - BARRE , PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065