March 10, 2026
2026 Penn Wood Foundation Scholarships
2026 SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Overview & Requirements
The Penn Wood Foundation will award scholarships to graduating seniors at the June 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Students may apply for more than one. Scholarship funds must be used by or before February 2027 or the award/balance will be forfeited.
The following are the submission requirements for the Penn Wood Foundation Scholarships:
- Applicant must be cleared for graduation by a guidance counselor.
- Applicant must be pursuing higher education at a certified college, university, technical school or military service.
- Applicant must submit 2 audio/video submissions answering the following:
- Based on your experience within the William Penn School District and your involvement in clubs and student organizations, how have your academic and extracurricular experiences shaped your personal and educational goals? What specific improvements or new programs would you implement to enhance after-school clubs and organizations for future Penn Wood students?
- Many students benefit from the support of teachers, mentors, and school programs. Describe a time when someone in the school district made a difference in your life. How do you plan to pay that kindness forward to future students?
- Applicants for the Penn Wood Foundation Danielle N. Seward Memorial Scholarship must submit 1 additional audio/video submission answering the following:
- Identify a social justice issue affecting your community today (such as educational inequity, mental health access, poverty, or systemic racism). Explain how you have witnessed or experienced this issue firsthand and discuss how pursuing a career in education, counseling, or social work will allow you to be part of the solution.
Penn Wood Foundation Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship will be presented to two graduating seniors. In addition to academic success, these seniors have a positive vision of the WPSD education experience and the ability to overcome personal obstacles and challenges to demonstrate an eagerness to “Pay It Forward” through future efforts.
Penn Wood Foundation Vito C. Macri Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship is being funded by the Macri Family. This scholarship is being awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates the following characteristics: hard-working, ability to overcome hardship, helpful to family and friends, and is pursuing continued education in any trade, photography or technology. The scholarship recipient will receive $1,000 for higher education expenses and access to the Macri family’s life experiences, education, armed services background and professional connections to provide mentoring, if the recipient so chooses.
Penn Wood Foundation Danielle N. Seward Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship honors Danielle Seward’s 24-year legacy of advancing equity, student well-being, and access to supportive services within public education. This scholarship supports students who demonstrate a commitment to serving others and pursuing careers that strengthen educational systems and student support services, reflecting Danielle’s belief in our sacred duty to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Applicants should have a passion for advancing educational equity, youth development, and the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students and communities. Applicants must be pursuing continued education in the field of education, social work or counseling.
Applicants for the Penn Wood Foundation Danielle N. Seward Memorial Scholarship must submit 1 additional audio/video submission answering the following:
- Identify a social justice issue affecting your community today (such as educational inequity, mental health access, poverty, or systemic racism). Explain how you have witnessed or experienced this issue firsthand and discuss how pursuing a career in education, counseling, or social work will allow you to be part of the solution.
Penn Wood Foundation Thomas and Jane Clark Memorial Scholarship ($500)
This scholarship is being funded by Domenick Macri who was a close friend of Thomas and Jane Clark. Mr. Macri credits Tom and Jane with pushing him to think beyond his station in life, abilities and set higher expectations for himself while providing encouragement and support throughout his educational journey. The scholarship recipient will receive $500 for higher education expenses and access to Mr. Macri’s life experience, education, work experience and professional connections to provide mentoring, if the recipient so chooses.
Penn Wood Foundation Julian V. Falana Business Scholarship ($500)
Given by Julian Falana, a business teacher at Penn Wood High School. This scholarship will be presented to two graduating seniors who have taken either Business Law or Entrepreneurship, and have achieved an 80 average or higher in either course and are looking to pursue continued education in business, implement a business plan submitted in class, and/or invest the funds.