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Edward J. DeBartolo
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
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Purpose
“Rewarding these young students for their work inside the classroom as well as their work in the community is very special to me. My Father always believed that young people should have the opportunity to continue their education, regardless of their financial situation. These students have demonstrated the drive and determination to accomplish their goals and should be very proud” - Denise DeBartolo York.
Where
The Covelli Centre
229 East Front St.
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
When
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:00PM
Denise DeBartolo York and Dr. John York, San Francisco 49ers co-chairs and longtime education advocates, today awarded 17 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The scholarships, part of The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation, totaled $170,000.00 and were presented to the recipients at The Lake Club, Poland, Oh, during a luncheon for the students and their families.
The scholarship was first established by DeBartolo York’s father and several close friends, who worked to provide commendable youth with the opportunity to continue their education. The scholarship foundation, run by the Yorks in DeBartolo’s honor, serves to provide the same platform for excellent area youth in need of financial assistance.
Top row - John and Denise York, Maya Banks, Sadie Jones, Landon Jones, Jaylee Laster, Cadence Elford, Addison Edwards, Dominic Ricciardi, Jordan Porter, Hunter Warrick and John Hayden
Front row - Giana Pauline, Gianna Rotunno, Lana Tonkinson, Isabella Cornwell, Olivia Hardgrove and Gianna Wilson
The 2024 scholarship recipients Maya Banks, Campbell Memorial; Isabella Cornwell, David Anderson; Addison Edwards, McDonald; Cadence Elford, Canfield; Olivia Hardgrove, United; Sara Horn, Liberty; Landon Jones, United; Sadie Jones, Struthers; Hayden John, South Range; Jaylee Laster, Liberty; Giada Pauline, South Range; Jordan Porter, Hubbard; Dominic Ricciardi, Western Reserve; Gianna Rotunno, Hubbard; Lana Tonkinson, Salem; Hunter Warrik, Beaver Local; and Gianna Wilson, Mineral Ridge.
More than 300 applications were received by The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which included grade transcripts, student essays and recommendations from guidance counselors and principals. Scholarship award winners are determined by academic achievement, community involvement and financial need.