The Youngstown Press Club Scholarship Program
Committed to education and scholarship, the Youngstown Press Club awards college scholarships to college students about to enter their sophomore, junior or senior years, studying journalism and related fields.
The Youngstown Press Club has awarded $20,000 in scholarships since its scholarship fund began two years ago. YPC scholarships go to college students about to enter their sophomore, junior or senior year, who live in a five-county area in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, who are majoring in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or another related field.
The Youngstown Press Club raises funds throughout the year for its scholarship fund. A portion of any profits from Youngstown Press Club events go directly to the scholarship fund.
The Youngstown Press Club has awarded $20,000 in scholarships since its scholarship fund began two years ago. YPC scholarships go to college students about to enter their sophomore, junior or senior year, who live in a five-county area in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, who are majoring in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or another related field.
The Youngstown Press Club raises funds throughout the year for its scholarship fund. A portion of any profits from Youngstown Press Club events go directly to the scholarship fund.
Scholarship Fund Donors 2025-26
The Youngstown Press Club is extremely appreciative of its many supporters and donors to its scholarship fund. To donate, please contact Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, executive director, at [email protected].
Contributor Up to $50
Jennifer Barnaby
Kim Calhoun
James and Arnita Canty
Joann Goe
Kathy Gorzkowski
Stacy McCowin
Mae Mitchell
Pauline Nagy in memory of John Nagy
In Memory of John Nagy
Jonathan Nagy
Cara Paglia
Tony and Kimberly Paglia
Trevor Parks
Barb Roma
Dorothy Wedgeworth
Joyce Welchel
Friend $50 - $99
Juliann Biesiadecki and the Biesiadecki Family in memory of John Nagy
Marty Burke
Linda Collins
Darlene DeRosa
Denise Dick
Barbara Leary
Cheryl Mangan
Grace Petitjean
Vance Powers
Stacy Quinones
Jaime Rossi
Chelsea Simeon
Lisa Solley
Supporter $100 - $249
Lisa Abraham
Charlie Baker and Raul Escudero
Ernie Brown
George and Arlene Denney
Drs. Adam and Mary Beth Earnheardt
Lori Factor
John Fahnert and Beth Prizant
Debora Flora
Hillary Fuhrman
Jack Grdic
Mary Ellen Crowley Huesken
Rick Logan
Jessica Logue
Dennis Mangan
Lisa and Mark Niquette
Alan and Debbi Ponzio
Attorney Ed Romero and Judge Cheryl Waite
Jeff Sheban
Elise and David Skolnick
Lynsey Paulo
Chris Travers
Emily Webster Love
Tom Williams
Denise D. York
Patron $250 - $499
Mona Alexander
Peter Milliken
Tony Paglia
Pecchia Communications
Glenn Stevens
Benefactor $500 - $749
Stan Boney
Ijaz Mahboob
Keith Stephens
Andrea Wood and Dennis LaRue
Champion $1,000 - $2,499
Mary Beth and Tom Breckenridge
Pillar $2,500 - $4,999
JoAnn Kolarik and Bart Gilmore
VIP $5,000 and up
Tim and Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
Jennifer Barnaby
Kim Calhoun
James and Arnita Canty
Joann Goe
Kathy Gorzkowski
Stacy McCowin
Mae Mitchell
Pauline Nagy in memory of John Nagy
In Memory of John Nagy
Jonathan Nagy
Cara Paglia
Tony and Kimberly Paglia
Trevor Parks
Barb Roma
Dorothy Wedgeworth
Joyce Welchel
Friend $50 - $99
Juliann Biesiadecki and the Biesiadecki Family in memory of John Nagy
Marty Burke
Linda Collins
Darlene DeRosa
Denise Dick
Barbara Leary
Cheryl Mangan
Grace Petitjean
Vance Powers
Stacy Quinones
Jaime Rossi
Chelsea Simeon
Lisa Solley
Supporter $100 - $249
Lisa Abraham
Charlie Baker and Raul Escudero
Ernie Brown
George and Arlene Denney
Drs. Adam and Mary Beth Earnheardt
Lori Factor
John Fahnert and Beth Prizant
Debora Flora
Hillary Fuhrman
Jack Grdic
Mary Ellen Crowley Huesken
Rick Logan
Jessica Logue
Dennis Mangan
Lisa and Mark Niquette
Alan and Debbi Ponzio
Attorney Ed Romero and Judge Cheryl Waite
Jeff Sheban
Elise and David Skolnick
Lynsey Paulo
Chris Travers
Emily Webster Love
Tom Williams
Denise D. York
Patron $250 - $499
Mona Alexander
Peter Milliken
Tony Paglia
Pecchia Communications
Glenn Stevens
Benefactor $500 - $749
Stan Boney
Ijaz Mahboob
Keith Stephens
Andrea Wood and Dennis LaRue
Champion $1,000 - $2,499
Mary Beth and Tom Breckenridge
Pillar $2,500 - $4,999
JoAnn Kolarik and Bart Gilmore
VIP $5,000 and up
Tim and Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
Donate to the Youngstown Press Club Scholarship Fund
Today’s journalism and communications students face rising costs in tuition, fees, supplies, housing and transportation - the essentials to getting a college degree - while preparing to enter professions that are more essential and more challenging than ever..
The Youngstown Press Club is stepping up with scholarships that directly support local students pursuing journalism and communications degrees.
Unlike many scholarship programs, ours has no outside overhead or foundation fees. Every dollar you give goes directly into the hands of students who are eager to learn, serve their communities, and make a difference.
These scholarships can ease the financial strain, encourage persistence in the field, and inspire confidence that their voices matter.
But we can only award as many scholarships as we can fund each year. That means your contribution has an immediate impact. With your help, we can meet the urgent needs of students right now—and build a stronger future for journalism in the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
The Youngstown Press Club is stepping up with scholarships that directly support local students pursuing journalism and communications degrees.
Unlike many scholarship programs, ours has no outside overhead or foundation fees. Every dollar you give goes directly into the hands of students who are eager to learn, serve their communities, and make a difference.
These scholarships can ease the financial strain, encourage persistence in the field, and inspire confidence that their voices matter.
But we can only award as many scholarships as we can fund each year. That means your contribution has an immediate impact. With your help, we can meet the urgent needs of students right now—and build a stronger future for journalism in the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
Individual and corporate donors directly to the scholarship fund will be recognized under the following levels:.
Contributor - Up to $50
Friend - $50 - $99
Supporter - $100 - $249
Patron - $250 - $499
Benefactor - $500 - $749
Advocate - $750 - $999
Champion - $1,000 - $2,499
Pillar - $2,500 - $4,999
VIP - $5,000 and up
Friend - $50 - $99
Supporter - $100 - $249
Patron - $250 - $499
Benefactor - $500 - $749
Advocate - $750 - $999
Champion - $1,000 - $2,499
Pillar - $2,500 - $4,999
VIP - $5,000 and up
YPC cholarship winners 2023 - 2025
The Youngstown Press Club 2025 scholarship winners are Aicha Sawaneh, Nicarlyle Hanchard and Emily Wilaj.
Honored at the Youngstown Press Club Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner on Sept. 25, 2024, were the 2024 Youngstown Press Clib scholarship winners, Marty Burke and Merrick Morneweck.
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Hannah Werle, a 2023 Youngstown Press Club scholarship winner, accepts her award from Ernie Brown Jr. at the 2025 Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner.
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Scholarship Applicants
College juniors and seniors majoring in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or another related field may apply for a Youngstown Press Club scholarship.
Applicants must be a resident of Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana county in Ohio, or Lawrence or Mercer county in Pennsylvania. Applicants may be enrolled in a college anywhere.
Applicants must be a resident of Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana county in Ohio, or Lawrence or Mercer county in Pennsylvania. Applicants may be enrolled in a college anywhere.