Scholarship Evaluator Recruitment Night
November 3rd | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Each year, the Scranton Area Community Foundation helps connect hundreds of local students with life-changing scholarship opportunities—awarding more than $700,000 annually through over 180 scholarship funds established by generous donors who believe in the power of education.
To make this possible, we rely on dedicated community volunteers to help review applications and ensure that scholarship funds are awarded fairly and thoughtfully to deserving students across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Join us for our Scholarship Evaluator Recruitment Night to learn how you can get involved!
What do Scholarship Evaluators do?
- Review student applications using clear scoring rubrics
- Offer fair, confidential, mission-aligned evaluations
- Help the community award funds where they matter most
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?*
- Community members, educators, counselors, professionals, and alumni who care about educational opportunity
- No prior experience required—training provided!
Why Volunteer?
- Make a direct impact on local students
- Small time commitment during the review window
- Network with peers and community leaders
*If you can’t attend but would like to serve as an evaluator, email Cathy Fitzpatrick (Director of Grants & Scholarships) at Cathyf@safdn.org, and we’ll share the training materials and next steps.
evening agenda:
- Welcome & overview of the scholarships program
- Evaluator role, scoring rubric, and timeline
- Hands-on walkthrough of the online review portal
- Q&A and next steps
To ensure a smooth arrival, please review the parking instructions and refer to the event parking map.
Together, we’re opening doors to higher education, honoring the generosity of our donors, and helping local students achieve their dreams through the power of scholarships.