The William R. Schall Memorial Scholarship was established by the Armstrong Center for Community Learning (ACCL) in memory of the late William R. Schall for the purpose of providing scholarships for post-secondary education leading to a degree in the environmental and agricultural industries.  Mr. Schall's family initially established the fund to support the ongoing programming and operations at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek.  With Mr. Schall's family's approval, the ACCL began offering this scholarship in 2024, when two scholarships totaling $2,500 were awarded.

To be eligible for the William R. Schall Memorial Scholarship, applicants:

• Must be or will be enrolled (Fall 2025) in an accredited post-secondary education program.  This can include trade schools, community colleges and four-year universities;
• Must be pursuing a career in an environmental or agricultural field.  This can include: Biology (not including medical), Ecology, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Education, or other Environmental and Agricultural fields of study;
• Must reside in Armstrong County or be a graduate from a high school in Armstrong County;
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher;
• Must provide one letter of recommendation;
• Must provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended;
• Must demonstrate financial need by providing their FAFSA Submission Summary which includes their Student Aid Index (SAI);
• Must provide an essay describing in 500 words or less how you became interested in environmental issues and how you are seeking to prepare for a career relating to the environment or agriculture.  Tell us ideally what professional role you would like to play in your career to aid our environment.

High school seniors, post-secondary students and adults beginning their postsecondary education may apply.

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2025.  Click on the "APPLY HERE" button at the top of this page to apply.