Applications now open for a limited time through April 30
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and other local organizations continue to encourage and invest in future leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as related fields, by awarding annual scholarship funding to high school seniors and undergraduate students.
Applications for the 2025 program are now open at PoconoMountains.com/Scholarships, and most scholarships have an application deadline of Wednesday, April 30.
Scholarships are 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.
“We are Pocono Proud to inspire and support our future workforce in various ways, including through scholarships,” said Chris Barrett, President/CEO, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “The Pocono Mountains is a great destination to pursue a hospitality career with endless opportunities to learn from seasoned mentors, advance overtime, and earn competitive wages.”
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.
Awardees will be announced by mid-May. Visit PoconoMountains.com/Scholarships or email [email protected] to learn more about scholarship opportunities or make a contribution.
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2024 PMVB Scholarship Recipients:
|
NAME |
SCHOOL |
AWARD |
AMOUNT |
|
Isabella Azzato |
Western Wayne High School |
Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Carlynchia Cetcute |
Pocono Mountain East High School |
Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Brandon Evans | Pocono Mountain West High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Hoshna Gerhart | East Stroudsburg South High School | Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Breydon Hand |
Carbon Career & Technical Institute |
Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Gracie Heintzelman | Panther Valley High School | Robert Uguccioni Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Abigail Kilmer | Wallenpaupack Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Valerie Kruslicky | Panther Valley High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Payton McCue |
Wallenpaupack Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Hazel Rodriguez | Wallenpaupack Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nicholas Roman | Wallenpaupack Area High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Julia Romankow | Carbon Career & Technical Institute | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Samantha Valentin | Pocono Mountain West High School | PMVB General Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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.
