Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship
Building a Better Future, One Person at a Time…
The Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship is a committee-coordinated scholarship fund established at the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation in 2022. The Fund will issue 2 scholarships each year of $5,000 each. One to a Lehigh Valley veteran and one to a Lehigh Valley non-veteran, both with priority given to those with financial need. This scholarship is established in memory of Andrew Budraitis, a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, and is intended to pay tribute to him and remember his life.
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New Scholarship Fund at Community Foundation Honors the Memory of Andrew Budraitis
Lehigh Valley Scholarships
The 2026 application period for our Veterans and High School Graduate scholarships is now closed as of April 30.
To learn more about the application process or to support our mission by donating to the Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship Fund, please visit: 👉 budraitisfoundation.org
2026 Scholarship Timeline
- Application Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026
- Awards Announced: June 2026
- Funds Disbursed: Summer 2026 (for Fall Semester)
2027 Application Cycle
Applications Open: March 1, 2027
Andy served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division until 1981. After being honorably discharged at the end of his term, Andy worked temporarily at a sod farm before eventually being hired by Air Products and Chemicals. While there, he took night classes at Muhlenberg College, earning his bachelor’s degree within 9 years. His hard work and dedication paid off. Andy excelled within his career at Air Products, leading to global, senior Director positions within Information Technology. He was an incredible leader, mentor to many, and valued advanced education.
Gifts to the Fund can be made by submitting a check, payable to the Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship, to the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, 840 West Hamilton Street, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18101. Gifts can also be made via credit card by clicking the link below.
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