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JOHNSTOWN -- The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation will award more than $80,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
n The Supporting Scholars program includes Presidential Scholarships of $6,000 annually and Emerging Leader Scholarships of $2,000 annually for first- and second-year students. The foundation also will award additional scholarships to students.
n Local students receiving scholarships include Maraya Bittner of Altoona, Allison Remick of Johnstown and Payton Roxby of Windber, recipients of Supporting Scholars Presidential Scholarships.
n Supporting Scholars Emerging Leader Scholarships were awarded to Matt Allen of Northern Cambria, Markie Bender of Ashville, Bree Carnahan of Indiana, Lilliana Hardman of Bellwood, Garrett James of Clover, Brianna Litzinger of Johnstown, Lakin Pierce of Hastings, Lauren Roxby of Imler and Maleigha Younkin of Confluence.
n Supporting Scholars Destination Graduation Scholarships were awarded to Erin Behe of Carrolltown, Zack Ryan of Confluence, Makiah Schartiger of Confluence and Kathy Walker of Salix.
n The American Association of University Women Johnstown Branch Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Kohn of Johnstown.
n The College Employee-Supported Scholarship was awarded to Hailey Johnson of Bellefonte.
n The Dale W. Miller Scholarship was awarded to Jacob Buckley of Mapleton Depot.
n The Daniel and Diane Holtzman Scholarship was awarded to Bruce Knisely of Cresson.
n The Dr. Anna D. Weitz Scholarship was awarded to Kathy Walker of Salix.
n The Dr. Edward Haluska Scholarship was awarded to Garrett James of Clover.
n The Dr. Walter and Kim Asonevich Scholarship was awarded to Rachel Kohn of Johnstown.
n The Ignite the Fire Culinary Scholarships were awarded to Nathanael Bremer of Pleasantville, Gracie Pfeil of Johnstown and Kathy Walker of Salix.
n The Joe and Ruth Corle Memorial Scholarship and Joseph and Joan Mangarella Scholarship were awarded to Sierra Dale of Johnstown. The Mangarella Scholarship also was awarded to Bruce Knisely of Cresson.
n The Kathy Holtzman Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sarah Huber of Patton.
The Margaret J. Pardee Scholarships were awarded to Kaitlyn Drass and Kinley Rogal, both of Hastings.
n The Roth Family Scholarships were awarded to Crystal Conner and Arlina Whitaker, both of Hollidaysburg; Kerstin Corle of Roaring Spring; and Abigail Rudy of Altoona.
n The Sara & Salvatore (Sam) Valenty Scholarships were awarded to Ashlyn Clayton of Meyersdale and Cayden Garman of New Enterprise.
n The Ursula Pawlowski Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Markie Bender of Ashville.
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation credited donors with making the scholarships possible. More information about the foundation and its scholarship programs is available at pennhighlands.edu
/foundation.