Scholarships

Students are encouraged to complete the Johnson College scholarship application as soon as possible.

These awards may be based on financial need, community commitment, and/or academic standing. Each scholarship has specific criteria, which are listed below.

The application for Johnson College scholarships can be submitted via the web, email, in person, or by mail. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully; each part of the application is reviewed and critiqued by Johnson College’s Scholarship Committee. Any student who submits an internal scholarship application and who has not completed a FAFSA will not be taken into consideration for a scholarship until the FAFSA is complete.

Applicants will receive a notification letter from the Financial Aid office indicating receipt of their application and the time frame in which it will be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in May and will continue until all scholarships have been awarded. Upon review by the committee, all submissions will receive a response.

Award amounts for endowed scholarship funds are determined annually according to earnings on the funds and in accordance with Johnson College policies.

Johnson College 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients

Johnson College holds an annual Scholarship Breakfast Celebration every October to recognize scholarship recipients and donors. Students receive their scholarship certificates and are congratulated by Dr. Katie Pittelli, Johnson College’s President & CEO, and Dr. Jeanine Engelmann, Johnson College’s Chief Academic Officer. Thank you to all the 2025-2026 scholarship donors, and congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients. To view the entire list of 2025-2026 scholarships and their recipients, click here.

When to Apply for Johnson College Scholarships

Students are encouraged to complete the scholarship application as soon as possible.

How to Apply for Johnson College Scholarships

Please click here to fill out our online form. Although second-year students are not required to submit a resume as part of the scholarship application process, it is strongly encouraged.

For questions, please reach out to our Financial Aid office at 570-702-8855.

Make Sure You’re Eligible

We want to help you get as much funding as you can, but a few things that can disqualify you from receiving a Johnson College scholarship.

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at Johnson College to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered. Read the scholarship instructions carefully, and make sure you’ve submitted all of the application materials.
If a student is currently in default status on a previous student loan, that student will not be eligible to receive a Johnson College scholarship. If you’re not sure about your loan status or need help figuring out how to get out of default, contact our Financial Aid office.
Students are required to have a FAFSA on file to be eligible for a Johnson College Scholarship.

Not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship. But remember: you’re much more likely to receive a scholarship if you submit your application early.

Johnson College Scholarships

AAA North Penn Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

Enrolled in Automotive Technology.
Student must be a graduate from a high school within the AAA North Penn territory, which includes Monroe, Lackawanna, Bradford, Wayne, Pike Susquehanna, Wyoming, Sullivan, Lycoming, Tioga, and Potter Counties.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application.
Submit optional resume (second-year students only).
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Re-application necessary each academic year.

Al Pantuso Automotive Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in Automotive Technology Program
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Award:

1 student will receive $1,000

Donor:

In memory of Al Pantuso

Alekna Memorial Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Preference is given to students or graduates of the following Pennsylvania school districts: Tunkhannock, Elk Lake, and Lackawanna Trail.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Edgar A. and Ida M. Alekna

Award:

Up to the full cost of tuition for one academic year

Andrew Mazza Diesel Jam Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Diesel Truck Technology major;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office). Financial need may refer to unmet need after all other forms of financial aid have been awarded

Terms of Scholarship:

Scholarship applies to tuition, fees and books

Donor:

In memory of Andrew Mazza

Anthony Ploskonka Memorial Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Minimum high school 3.0 GPA;
Must perform 10 hours of community service each year.

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year renewal only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Anthony Ploskonka

Award:

$1,500

Bartolai Family Scholarship

Criteria:

Automotive Technology or Biomedical Equipment Technology major;

Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Office of Financial Aid).

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only);
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;

Chris Pambianco ’65 Vocational Education Award

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology or Architectural Drafting & Design Technology major

Rich Vinansky Memorial Golf Tournament Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Radiologic Technology major;
The Radiologic Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$500

Donor:

In memory of Rich Vinansky.

Dr. George J. Hallesky Memorial Scholarship Award

Criteria:

Student must be entering second year at Johnson College;
Preference, in the following order, will be shown to an applying student who:

(1) has academic achievement in English, i.e. high GPA;

(2) displays leadership qualities;

(3) is engaged in community service activities.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only);
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;

Dragon-Shurnicki Family Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Electrical Construction Technology, or Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology programs
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Ed Vogel Memorial Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student (student must have completed at least one semester at Johnson College and have a minimum 3.2 GPA);
Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology major;
Student must demonstrate a sincere commitment to his or her program;
The Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Ed Vogel by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America

Edgar A. and Ida M. Alekna Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office).

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

F. David Mercanti Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology program;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office).

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of F. David Mercanti

Frank & Jean Hubbard Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

Recipient must be a graduate of North Pocono High School;
Recipient must receive a recommendation from the Principal of North Pocono High School;
Student must show unmet financial need after other possible forms of financial aid have been awarded (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Initial scholarship award must be to a first-year student.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$3,000

Hilda Dakey and Harry Dakey Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in any Johnson College Program
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Donor:

Jack W. Dakey in memory of Hilda Dakey and Harry Dakey

Irene Ploskonka Memorial Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Minimum high school 2.5 GPA;
Must perform 10 hours of community service each year.

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Irene Ploskonka

Award:

$1,500

Islyn Thomas Endowed Achievement Award

Criteria:

First-year student;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Office of Financial Aid);
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology major;
Community service;
Academic achievement;
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$2,000

James E. Sweeney Memorial Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in any Johnson College program
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Award:

$1,000 to one student

Janie Lamberton Memorial Annual Scholarship

Al Pantuso Automotive Scholarship

Criteria:

Second-year student;
Veterinary Technology major;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office). Financial need may refer to unmet need after all other forms of financial aid have been awarded;
Student must complete 10 hours of community service at the animal shelter of his/her choice during the academic year;
Student must exhibit compassion, loyalty, and love for all animals.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Janie Lamberton

Award:

$1,000

John K. and Mary E. Blackledge Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Student must have a good academic record;
Student may re-apply for second year, if he or she remains in good academic standing.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Donor:

In memory of John K. and Mary E. Blackledge by Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sweeney Sr.

John R. O’Hara Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Student must be a resident of the greater Scranton/Lackawanna County community;
Must have a high school record of academic excellence and community service.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$1,000

John R. and Maureen Pesavento Johnson College Scholarship

Criteria:

Must be a graduating senior from a high school in Lackawanna County;
Must be enrolled full-time;
Displays leadership qualities;
Is engaged in community service activities.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application.
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Re-application necessary each academic year.

John T. Gerod Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology major;
Must submit letters of recommendation from program instructors;
Must demonstrate a sincere interest in the program;
Must be in good academic standing;
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Margaret Briggs Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Preference is given to students or graduates of Lackawanna County (Pennsylvania) school districts.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Award:

$1,250

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MotorWorld Lexus Scholarship

Criteria:

Automotive Technology major in good academic standing

Terms of Scholarship:

Scholarship applies to tuition, fees and books

Moffat Merit Award

Moffat Merit Award is given to 1 first-year student and 1 continuing student each year who has an SAT score of 800 or higher and a GPA of 2.80 or higher. The Johnson College Scholarship Committee selects the recipient(s).

NEPVMA Veterinary Nursing Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student majoring in Veterinary Nursing
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application.
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Re-application necessary each academic year
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement department

Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in any Johnson College Program
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Award:

1 student will receive $1,000

Orlando S. Johnson Merit Award

Orlando S Johnson Merit Award is given to 1 first-year student and 1 continuing student each year with a SAT score of 1,000 or higher and a GPA of 3.30 or higher. The Orlando S Johnson Merit Award is renewable for the second year for recipients who maintain full-time status and a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.30

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to at least one first-year Associate of Applied Science degree candidate and at least one Associate of Science degree candidate.

Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

Second-year, full-time student;
Automotive Technology major;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Minimum 2.5 GPA;
The Automotive Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$1,000

Richmond Merit Award

Richmond Merit Award is given to 1 first-year student and 1 continuing student each year an SAT score of 850 or higher and a GPA of 3.00 or higher. The Johnson College Scholarship Committee selects the recipient(s).

Ross Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Must be in good academic standing.

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit resume (second-year only);
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Ruth Stitt Morgan Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

Second-year student;
Veterinary Technology program;
Lackawanna County (Pennsylvania) resident;
Minimum 3.0 GPA;
Satisfactory performance in first-year clinical rotation;
The Veterinary Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Ruth Stitt Morgan

Award:

$500

Scranton UNICO Foundation Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office).

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year renewal only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Sean J. Calpin Automotive Technology Scholarship Award

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student (student must have completed at least one semester at Johnson College and have a minimum 3.0 GPA);
Automotive Technology major;
Student must display good citizenship and service to others;
Student must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the Automotive Technology program.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year;
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Sean J. Calpin

Sebastian “Sebby” Amico Memorial Scholarship

Criteria:

Electronic Engineering Technology student;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Office of Financial Aid);
Minimum GPA of 3.0;
The EET chair is involved in the selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only);
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Donor:

In memory of Sebastian “Sebby” Amico ‘80

Award:

$1,000

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Chapter II Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student;
Electronic Technology major;
The Electronic Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

May be renewable for the second year;
Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$300

Technology Merit Award

The Technology Merit Award is given to one first-year student and one continuing student each year with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and community or technology work experience. The Johnson College Scholarship Committee selects the recipient(s).

The P. Fricchione & Sons Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning major;
Must be in good academic standing.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Thomas Hesser Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Automotive Technology major;
Must submit a letter of recommendation from program instructors;
Must be in good academic standing;
The Automotive Technology program chair is involved in the scholarship selection process.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Thomas J. Perry Scholarship

Criteria:

Majoring in one of the Building Trades programs;
Resident of Lackawanna County;
Minimum GPA of 2.5;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application.
Submit optional resume (second-year students only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Re-application necessary each academic year.

Tuition Exchange Program

Eligibility
- Available to employees or dependents of other colleges and universities that participate in the national Tuition Exchange Program .
- Awards are not guaranteed. The selection process for Tuition Exchange Program benefits at Johnson College is competitive.
- First-year and transfer students are eligible.
- Students who are not eligible or not offered the award as a first-year or transfer students, or students who decline the award, are not eligible for Tuition Exchange benefits in successive years while enrolled at Johnson College.

General Information
- Awards are renewable annually.
- Johnson College’s Tuition Exchange amount is a set rate of 100% Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Application Details
- Complete and submit your application for admission to Johnson College.
- The Tuition Exchange application must be filed through the Tuition Exchange Office at the home institution (the employer of the applicant or his/her parent).
- The Tuition Exchange application priority deadline is March 1.

Questions about admission to Johnson College:
enroll@johnson.edu
570-702-8856

Vernon “Terry” Decker Endowed Scholarship

Criteria:

Second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office);
Preference is given to an Electronic Engineering Technology major;
Preference is given to a non-traditional student.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Award:

$500

Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. Annual Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year or second-year student;
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Office of Financial Aid);
Automotive Technology major.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Submit optional resume (second-year only)*;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

Vince Bartolai Memorial Biomedical Equipment Technology Scholarship

Criteria:

First-year student
Financial need (as determined by the Johnson College Financial Aid Office).
Preference is given to an Biomedical Equipment Technology major.
Be in good standing with his community and the College.

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement department

Award

$1,000

William Lesek Memorial Scholarship Fund

Criteria:

First-year or second-year full time student
Enrolled in Architectural Drafting and Design Technology Program
Financial need (as determined by Johnson College Financial Aid Office)
In good standing academically
Active within the College environment

Terms of Scholarship:

Submit completed Johnson College scholarship application;
Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books;
Scholarship must be used within one academic year.
Must attend Scholarship Awards event in late October or early November– Details will be provided
Must complete a Thank You note on collateral provided by Johnson College’s College Advancement Department

Award: