SCHOLARSHIPS
Helping the next generation
Pathways to Success
The Luzerne County Community College Foundation received a donation to establish the Pathways to Success Scholarship with Hazleton Integration Project. The scholarship was established to benefit a student who has financial need and will be the first in their family to attend college. The student recipient can receive a total of 6 college credits at no cost as a result of this scholarship. First preference to receive the scholarship will be given to a student residing in the Hazleton Area. The scholarship was established through a donation made by Anna Mary McHugh, a former LCCC faculty member. Scholarship opportunity will be awarded to a High School senior student that has participated and grown through the Hazleton Integration Project’s (HIP) programs.
Scholarship Opportunity
Hector L. Padilla Memorial Scholarship
The Hector L. Padilla Memorial Scholarship is an annual Scholarship awarded to a High School senior student that has participated and grown through the Hazleton Integration Project’s (HIP) programs. This scholarship will help continue the legacy and aspirations of Hector Padilla who died tragically in 2021.
For more information check out the Scholarship Guidelines documents and drop off the completed application to the Hazleton Integration Project main office.
If you would like to donate to the Hector L. Padilla Memorial Scholarship you can do so through various methods; through our donation page; send a check written to HIP (225 E 4th St. Hazleton, PA 18201) and note the “Hector L. Padilla Memorial Scholarship” on the memo section; lastly you can donate via phone, by calling 570-861-8081 and request to donate to the fund. All donations will help continue Hector’s legacy, by helping fund futures for other students. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Follow Hector Padilla’s story
To understand the heartfelt story of Hector Padilla’s tragic death, and his family, loved ones and friends’ tragic loss; read the following newspaper articles that cover in detail the story of Hector Padilla. If you feel like donating to the Scholarship fund, to help a student keep Hectors legacy alive feel free to Donate below. With your help Hector’s legacy will support young students towards their future careers.
Arrest Made in fatal bicycle crash
Fundraiser for funeral of teen killed in crash begins
Hazleton teen hit by truck dies; police continue search for driver
Chasing closure
Vigil held for Hazleton boy killed on his bicycle
Hazleton man charged in fatal hit-and-run
YEAR IN REVIEW, No. 10: Scholarships to be awarded, police install cameras after death of city teenager
Hit-run victim's family blasts 2-year sentence for driver
About 100 area residents attend vigil for Hazleton boy killed on bicycle