Program aims to inspire future tourism and hospitality leaders
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s PMVB scholarship funding, awarded on an annual basis to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in tourism and hospitality, as well as related fields.
Scholarships were available to East Stroudsburg University (ESU) and Northampton Community College (NCC) students, as well as high school or technical institute seniors from the four-county Pocono region who are entering a two-year or four-year college or university.
SEE BELOW FOR 2025 PMVB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
“This year’s scholarship recipients are pursuing meaningful careers in fields such as hotel management, business, and marketing,” said Chris Barrett, President/CEO, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “Our organization is committed to inspiring and supporting future leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, and this is one of the ways we can further motivate local students.”
The PMVB also offers a Student Membership Program to help students gain career insights, network with area professionals in the hospitality industry, and access various PMVB benefits at no cost. In addition, the Poconos Ambassador Program is a complimentary online course for students, hospitality employees, and the public to learn about the region and help make a positive impact on the community.
Visit PoconoMountains.com/Scholarships or email [email protected] to learn more about scholarship opportunities or make a contribution.
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2025 PMVB Scholarship Recipients
|
STUDENT NAME |
HIGH SCHOOL |
AWARD |
AMOUNT |
| Briana Blaszczyk |
Wallenpaupack Area High School |
Harry & Mary Kiesendahl Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Jalin Burns | Carbon Career & Technical Institute | Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Shelbi Calligari | Stroudsburg Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Jonathan Duffy | Jim Thorpe Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Austin Herman | Stroudsburg Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Neylla Joseph | East Stroudsburg High School South | Monroe Career & Technical Institute | Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Jaxson Strauss | Lehighton Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| STUDENT NAME | COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY | AWARD | AMOUNT |
| Emma Miller | East Stroudsburg University | PMVB Annual Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Teagan Franchetti | East Stroudsburg University | PMVB Bob Uguccioni Endowed Scholarship | $1,800 |
The PMVB supports future leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry with a variety of scholarships for high school…
Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at PoconoMountains.com or by phone at (570) 421-5791. Established in 1934, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit membership organization. The PMVB is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Carbon in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The PMVB operates the 24/7 Pocono Television Network which can be found on streaming, broadcast and cable.
