Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship

The Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship, established by the Germantown Grove Club in Jim Thorpe, honors the legacy of Phil Rodgers, a lifelong Jim Thorpe resident and the founder of the Germantown Special Needs Fishing Derby. This scholarship recognizes students who embody Phil Rodgers’ dedication to inclusivity, service, and making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

The Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship shall be a one-year, non-renewable award of at least $500 granted annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA.

Minimum qualifications for the scholarship include:

Graduating high school senior with plans to attend an institution of higher education or advanced vocational training
Demonstrated active involvement in the community
Plans to pursue education and a degree in special education or rehab therapies
Financial aid may be considered. A copy of the Student Aid Index sheet from the student’s FAFSA will be requested as part of the application.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this scholarship, please complete and submit the following form. If needed, you may save your application and return to finish it at another time.

STUDENTS should complete the application (NOT a parent or guardian). Be sure to use complete sentences and fully thought-out responses. Remember to check your spelling and grammar.

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at 610-730-2526 or director@cccfoundpa.org if you have any questions or concerns.

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Please note, this scholarship is limited to Lehighton Area School District

Briefly describe your involvement in your school or local community. What activities or volunteer work have you participated in, and what impact has this had on you and others? (250-500 words)*

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Please describe how your personal experiences, community involvement, and future goals reflect a commitment to service, inclusivity, and making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.? (250-500 words)*

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Please briefly describe your post-graduation plans (college/university, intended major, goals, etc.)*

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