Attention Graduating Seniors - $1,000 Scholarship Available

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the Bernardine L. Lingousky Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of Ms. Lingousky (1922-2014). Bernardine was a lifelong resident of Hazleton. She was a graduate of Hazleton High School and attended the McCann School of Business. Later, she received a Bachelor of Art Degree from Wilkes University and a Master’s Degree in Music from College Misericordia.

Bernardine worked for Bell Telephone of PA as a business office supervisor until her retirement in 1984. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, ceramics, but music was her passion! She was actively involved with music education in the Hazleton area, was an accomplished pianist and taught piano for many years. Bernardine was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. She was also a frequent organist for various churches in the area, including St. Francis of Assisi, Transfiguration, Holy Trinity, and St. John Bosco.

Upon her passing, she bequeathed an endowment to the Greater Hazleton Concert Series to be used for the advancement of music and music education. The Board of Director of GHCS elected to use the funds to set up a scholarship in her memory.

This one-time scholarship is available to all Graduating High School Seniors, in the Greater Hazleton Area. This would include the following schools: Hazleton area High School, Hazleton Area Career Center, Hazleton Area Stem School, Immanuel Christian High School, MMI Preparatory School and Weatherly High School.

This $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one student who will be attending a 2 or 4 year program in Performing Arts, Theatre Production, Music Education, Music or Dance. Interested students please see your Guidance Counselor for more information and application. Applications must be received by May 13, 2022.