[Wayne County Community Foundation](https://www.waynefoundation.org)

April 2026 (Application deadline) | June 2026 (Notification of award)

$1,000 one-time award for a Wayne County student majoring in healthcare.

Supports Wayne County residents pursuing a healthcare major with a $1,000 scholarship.

--- ## Description The Aaron Hocker Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor Aaron Hocker's legacy by providing financial support to students from Wayne County, Pennsylvania, who are committed to pursuing a major in healthcare. This scholarship aims to encourage and assist local students in advancing their education and career goals within the healthcare sector, addressing a vital community need. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline (Anticipated):** April 2026 - **Notification of Award (Anticipated):** June 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award:** $1,000 (one available per year) - **Disbursement:** Funds are provided as a one-time scholarship payment, made directly to the recipient's educational institution to be used for tuition. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a resident of Wayne County, Pennsylvania. - Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a major in healthcare at an accredited institution. - Open to students attending public or private schools in Wayne County. - Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, financial need, and choice of major. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** All applications must be submitted online through the [Wayne County Community Foundation scholarship portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wccfpas). - **Materials:** Applicants should be prepared to provide academic records, details of community involvement, financial information, and information about their chosen major. - **Selection:** Applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, with recommendations made to the Board of Directors for final approval. - **Notification:** Recipients will be notified by mail in early-to-mid June. Awardees must confirm their institution details for scholarship disbursement. For application instructions and tips, see the [Application Help Guide](https://www.waynefoundation.org/download_file/385/370). --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship checks are made out to the recipient’s school and may only be used for tuition. - Only one scholarship is awarded per year. - For any questions on eligibility or the application process, contact the Foundation (see below). --- ## External Links - [Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships/about) - [Scholarship Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=wccfpas) - [Applying for Scholarship - Instructions](https://www.waynefoundation.org/Scholarships/applying) - [Application Help Guide (PDF)](https://www.waynefoundation.org/download_file/385/370) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Wayne County Community Foundation | info@waynefoundation.org | 570-251-9993 | [Contact Page](https://www.waynefoundation.org/contact) | | Scholarship Questions | csimon@waynefoundation.org (Connor Simon) | | |

Aaron Hocker Memorial Scholarship

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