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2026 Scholarship Applications will open Friday, December 5th at 12pm.

Scholarships will close February 27th at 12am.

Please refer to the Scholarships Application page.

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2025 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

These scholarships were made possible by the generosity of businesses, families, individuals and groups who believe in the power of education and wanted to make a long-lasting contribution to the students of Wyomissing Area School District. 

The support of our community ensures our success!

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The Class of 1946 Memorial Scholarship - $1,750

Keaton Piacine

This scholarship was awarded to a meritorious member of the senior class who has shown academic and leadership potential in both school and community.  Applicants are evaluated based on school activities, academic record and community service.  

 

The Class of 1959 Memorial Scholarship - $2,500

David Dowling

This scholarship was awarded to the senior with the most improved GPA between 9th and 12th grades.  Since the winner is determined by a mathematical computation, no application is required. 

 

The Class of 1963 First Generation College Student Scholarship - $1,750

Azahel Henriquez

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who demonstrates academic excellence, is the first in his/her family to attend a two or four-year college, and has financial need.

 

The Amin Family Scholarships - 5 @ $1,000 each

Lily Caldwell, Niyanna Carter, Jacob Guilbe, Daniel Noey, Evangeline Reyes

These scholarships were awarded to seniors at Wyomissing Area High School who will pursue post-secondary education either at a 4-year or 2-year college or trade and technology school and have financial need.

 

The Amin Family Nursing Scholarship - $1,000 

Raissa Estime

These scholarships were awarded to two seniors at Wyomissing Area High School who have financial need and will pursue post-secondary education in a nursing program.

 

The Creighton Bieber Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Chase Jefferson

This scholarship was given in memory of Creighton Bieber to an applicant who has experienced personal hardship, has financial need, and is inspired to pursue post-secondary education.

 

The Customers Bank Trade & Technology Scholarships - 2 @ $2,000 each

Angelo Rodriguez and Nathan Wechsler

These scholarships were awarded to one or two senior students who have shown academic progress and who will enroll in a post-secondary technology/trade program.  The fund will also help secondary students cover the cost of vocational program tuition. 

 

William "Doc" Dowling Memorial Scholarship - $2,250

Grant Cibulsky

This scholarship was awarded to a student who demonstrates both proficiency in and dedication to the sciences and intends to pursue a college education in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

 

The Sean M. Flannery Memorial Scholarship - $2,250

Audrey Hurleman

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who demonstrates leadership, has been rostered on a varsity sport and is in good academic and disciplinary standing.  Also, the candidate must be elected or appointed to a leadership role in sports, in school, or in the community during their junior and/or senior year.  


The James R. Houck Memorial Scholarship - $2,000

Derek Macrina

This scholarship was awarded to a senior interested in pursuing a degree in business and/or leadership. 

 

The Koullias Family Scholarship - $1,000

Truman Peters

This scholarship was awarded to a senior planning to study Electrical Engineering, Math or Sciences in college.  Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in math and science through their course elections and grades.  

 

The Samuel R. Kozloff Memorial Scholarship - $5,250

Ariyan Patel

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has demonstrated expanding interest and progressive accomplishment in the areas of social studies or foreign languages through his HS curriculum as well as community service.

 

Luyben Family Arts Scholarship - $1,250

Genevieve Gagnon

The scholarship was awarded to the student who has demonstrated improvement and accomplishment in music and/or performing arts and is planning to continue his or her education after high school.  The winner was selected from the candidates recommended by the High School Music department and voted on by WAEF’s Scholarship Selection Committee.

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The Gertrude K. McGonigle Scholarship - $2,000

Rushelle Jones

This scholarship was awarded to an adult aged 24+ with financial need who either resides in or is employed by the Wyomissing Area School District and is re-entering education after at least a 1 year lapse in time.

 

The Dr. Nirav Patel Memorial Scholarship - $1,500

Samantha Dasika

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has shown perseverance in coping with an ongoing medical condition, who has good academic and disciplinary standing, and is planning to attend a post-high school education program.

 

John B. Stevens III & Beverly Sheetz-Stevens Memorial Scholarships - 2 @ $1,700 each

Noah Gibney and Olivia Szor

These scholarships were established based on the wishes of Mr. Stevens III, as indicated in his will.  Mr. Stevens was a member of the Wyomissing Area High School Class of 1963. Two $1,700 scholarships were awarded to two seniors for their continued education in the fields of business or art.   

 

The Mindfulness Scholarship -$500 

Madeline Aikman

This scholarship will be awarded to a senior with high character who plans on pursuing a degree in the Psychology field.  Applicants  describe the life event that has impacted them to pursue a degree in the field of psychology and their future career goal.

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The West Reading High School Alumni Scholarship - $2,000

Amaya Stewart

This scholarship was awarded to a meritorious senior who is a resident of the Borough of West Reading.  The applicant has demonstrated financial need and wrote a short essay to answer the question “What has living in West Reading meant to me?”.  

 

The Women’s Club of Wyomissing Scholarship - $1,500

Pearl Caldwell

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has performed outstanding service to school and community, and demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.  

 

Wyomissing Scholarship -  $1,250 

Amber Hartenstine

This scholarship will be awarded to an adult learner (age 25+) entering or returning to higher education after completing high school or equivalent at least 12 months prior. The winner must reside in or work for the Wyomissing Area School District and express financial need. Transcripts and two recent letters of reference are requir

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Student Committee Honorees​

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​    Christopher Grasso                                   Christopher Killinger â€‹â€‹

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