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Westmoreland Garden Council

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WGC Katherine McKenna Scholarship

Our Scholarship is awarded annually in the amount of $1500.00


  • Applicants must reside in Westmoreland or its bordering counties.
  • Applicants must have completed one year at an accredited College or University pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in Botany, Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a related field;
  • Graduate students may also apply.


Download the application form below

Scholarship Application

2025 Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations: Elizabeth Bruner.

The 2025 Katherine McKenna Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was awarded to Elizabeth Bruner.  


Elizabeth is a senior from Blairsville, Pennsylvania. She obtained her associate degree in wildlife technology from Penn State DuBois and is currently attending Penn State University Park pursuing a major in forest ecosystem management and a minor in geographic information systems. 


Elizabeth’s long-term career goal is to manage and conserve Pennsylvania’s natural resources and forests for future generations and wildlife. 


She is currently working as a forestry intern with the southwest region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission to gain experience and learn forest management for wildlife and plans on working full time with the Game Commission after graduation. 


Elizabeth serves as president of the Society of American Foresters student club at Penn State and is a level 1 shotgun instructor in the Pennsylvania 4-H program. Some of her hobbies include hiking, hunting, fishing, and sport shooting. 


Congratulations Elizabeth!  We wish you much  success in your career plans.

2024 Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations: Isabel Ramos

The 2024  Katherine McKenna Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was awarded to Isabel Ramos.


Isabel is a junior at Bucknell University pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management for Engineers. Over this past summer she worked on undergraduate research focusing on the water quality of streams in Union County. 


Throughout college Isabel was a member of Bucknell’s  chapter of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) and its Chi Epsilon Chapter (Civil engineering honor society)  in addition to being the Vice President for the group.


On campus, Isabel is a teaching assistant for the environmental engineering science lab and a study group facilitator.


Isabel hopes to work in water restoration after graduation and pursue a master’s degree in environmental engineering.


Congratulation Isabel!  We wish her much success in her choice of career paths!

2023 Scholarship Winner

Congratulations: Elizabeth Bruner

The 2023  Katherine McKenna Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was awarded to Elizabeth Bruner.


Elizabeth is a sophomore at Penn State DuBois pursuing her associates degree in wildlife technology and her bachelors degree in forest ecosystem management. Over the summer she is working as the forestry intern in Clearfield County for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. 


Throughout high school Elizabeth was very active in Pennsylvania 4-H, the PA Governor’s Youth Council for Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation, the Wildlife Leadership Academy, Trout Unlimited, and many other conservation organizations. 


While in college, she has become a Lion Ambassador, treasurer of the Wildlife Society, a undergraduate tutor, and a student activity fee committee member. Her long-term career goal is to become a forester and manage Pennsylvania’s forest resources. 


Congratulation Elizabeth!  We wish her much success in her choice of career paths!

2022 Scholarship Winner

Congratulations: Jordon Ponchione

2022 Scholarship Recipient

The Katherine McKenna Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was awarded

to Jordyn Ponchione. Jordyn is the daughter of Tammy Ponchione of

Dilltown, PA in Indiana County.


Jordyn is pursuing a bachelor degree in Park and Resource Management as a

first generation student at Slippery Rock University. Upon graduation she

plans to work for the National Park Service as an interpretive park ranger.


As a first year student Jordyn was selected to participate in the Bonner

Leadership Program. This nationwide leadership program challenges

undergraduate students to create and participate in civic educational

opportunities thru community partnerships. Her most recent activity

included Downtown Butler, a local revitalization effort in Butler, PA.

Jordyn is also a member of the Park Ranger Society on campus.


Jordyn believes that it is important for a community to help support

education and the success of students at all levels to ensure a better future.

Her love of nature and her concern for the environment will enable her to

plan outdoor programs for all audiences.


Congratulation Jordyn!  We wish her much success in her choice of career paths!

$1500 Scholarship closed for 2025

KATHERINE McKENNA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The 2025  Annual Katherine McKenna Horticulture Scholarship is now closed for  applications for the $1,500 prize.


THANK YOU TO ALL WHO APPLIED.  Anyone pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscaping, environmental science or related fields is welcome to apply next year for the 2026 scholarship. 


Award of the Scholarship is based on relevant field of study, academic achievement, community service and financial need.


Candidates must have completed at least one year in an accredited college. 


The Scholarship is for qualifying  students living in Westmoreland County and ALL its bordering PA counties.


For more info please call (724) 837-0245.

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Westmoreland Garden Council

951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601, United States

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-3:00pm

Phone: 724-837-0245 


Westmoreland  Garden Council is a nonprofit organization that leases space in the Greensburg Civic Center.  ​​ 

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