It’s that time of year when students are anticipating acceptance letters, narrowing down college majors, and making their final decisions about where to commit to for next fall. Current students and adult learners may be exploring graduate programs, or further coursework to facilitate a career change.
Any Eastern Division patroller who is seeking to pursue further education is eligible to apply for the 2025 David J. Nelson Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Now is the time of year to apply. Applications will be accepted through March 31.
Please see https://www.nspeast.org/memorial-scholarship.html to download the application and for more information. There, you can also learn about the origins of the Memorial Fund and how to honor the memory of a fellow patroller with a donation.
Here’s a recap of our 2024 Memorial Scholarship recipients. Be sure to congratulate them and ask about their studies when you see them on the hill this season.
Scholarships [$1,250]
Avery Laitala
Wachusett Mountain/EMARI
Biomedical Engineering/University of Connecticut
Cooper Biersbach
Holimont/WNY
Mechanical Engineering/SUNY at Buffalo
Lauryn Constantineau
Gore Mountain/ENY
Biology/Clarkson University
Joseph Brodsky
West Point/WMASS
Philosophy/NYU.
Honorable Mentions [$500]
Joanna Eckhardt
Swain/Genessee Valley
Nursing/Elmira College
Kathleen Knefley
Ski Sawmill/WAPP
BS in Nursing/The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
Caroline McKeon
Blue Mountain/EPA
Wildlife Conservation Biology/University of NH
Jadon Crawford
Elk Mountain/EPA
Penn College of Technology/Heavy Equipment Operator.
