The Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club/Stanley Grove Jr. Memorial Scholarship is offering $1,000 to a 2025 graduating senior in McKean County who demonstrates a passion for the outdoors and related sportsman’s activities.
This scholarship is made possible by the partnership of the Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club and Stephen Grove to honor his late father, Stanley Grove Jr.
Stanley Grove Jr. was an avid outdoorsman and also a devoted enthusiast who shared a profound passion and respect for nature and the creatures that inhabit both the woods and waters. His love and respect for the outdoors was instilled in him at a young age by his father, Stanley Grove, who passed his passion down to his three sons and five grandchildren. His legacy and appreciation for nature continues to resonate within the outdoors community, ensuring that future generations will also cherish the outdoors.
The award will be granted based on the scoring of three questions and four short essays. The questions reflect the students’ community involvement, school activities, and their future goals. The essay topics include conservation, sportsmanship, the impact of a mentor, and personal challenges overcome during outdoor activities.
The deadline for submitting the scholarship application is March 31. All submitted applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee, and the award recipient will be announced by April 30.
Those eligible to apply are McKean County high school seniors graduating in 2025, with an interest in sportsman’s activities, the natural environment and/or conservation efforts. Previous participation in volunteer or community activities is preferred. An academic GPA of 3.0 or better is required.
To apply or for more information on eligibility, visit their website at www.willowcreeksportsmansclub.com or visit their Facebook page.
Formed in 2021, the Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club is a local non-profit organization placing a strong emphasis on the importance of conservation and the protection of natural habitats. The club actively promotes ethical practices in hunting and fishing, while also supporting the preservation of natural resources. In addition to their advocacy work, the club engages in meaningful community initiatives such as stream cleanups, and organizes special fish habitat structure days to contribute to the protection of aquatic ecosystems.
The club focuses on youth in the community, recognizing their role in future conservation efforts. To date, they have successfully implemented two youth events, both of which are free and open to anyone in the community.
With more than 400 enthusiastic members who share a common interest in preserving the environment, the club is committed to sustaining and protecting natural resources while pursuing their mission to “educate and engage our community members, with a focus on the next generation, by promoting and enhancing the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Reservoir, and its tributaries. We are committed to achieving this through sound management practices, and by focusing on education, restoration, and conservation of the area’s natural resources.”
