William Kory Foundation For Geography Education

09/25/2026

Applications are still open for this year's scholarship!

Are you a Geography student working on your degree, either undergrad or graduate level? Applications are open for the 2027 Kory Foundation Scholarships! Visit www.williamkoryfoundation.org and click scholarships to begin the application process.

09/17/2026

PITT-JOHNSTOWN THROWBACK THURSDAY - Circa 2017 Two legendary coaches! Pat Pecora, the all-time winningest coach in college wrestling at all divisions of the NCAA, is pictured with Dr. William Kory from the UPJ Geography Department, who as Head Coach of the Bishop McCort Junior High Football team won 163 of 198 games and had 8 undefeated seasons. Picture courtesy of the William Kory Foundation for Geography Education Archives.

If you have a photo that you feel would make an appropriate Throwback Thursday, please submit photo and explanation to [email protected]

09/04/2026

Are you a Geography student working on your degree, either undergrad or graduate level? Applications are open for the 2027 Kory Foundation Scholarships! Visit www.williamkoryfoundation.org and click scholarships to begin the application process.

06/28/2026

Happy Birthday to Carrie Law! Carrie is key part of the team that makes sure we can keep honoring Dr. Kory and continuing the mission of Geography Education.

02/23/2026

Kory Foundation in the news...

The William Kory Foundation for Geography Education is has announced that Rachel McTavish of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) and a Bedford native, is one of its recipients

02/20/2026

Today we celebrate Dr. Kory's birthday. While we cannot celebrate with him together the way we would like, we can celebrate by continuing his work. To that end, the Foundation is proud to announce our first two scholarship awards. Congratulations to Rachel McTavish from Pitt-Johnstown and Cailin Snider from Salisbury University. We are thankful for everyone who supports this effort and all those who applied. Rachel and Cailin are amazing students who have both appreciation and love for the field and will be amazing in all they do!

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! Great stuff coming this year for the Foundation including our first scholarships! If you want to learn more, visit

The William Kory Foundation for Geography Education is dedicated to continuing the mission of Dr. William Kory by providing resources for Geography Students.

12/04/2025

Just over 24 hours to apply for the First Annual William Kory Scholarships! If you are or know of a student in the field of Geography or related fields, please share!

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we're asking for your consideration. Helping continue Dr. Kory's mission of Geography Education is a great way to help the next generation of geographers, cartographers, environmental scientists, and more! You can donate right on our website! https://www.williamkoryfoundation.org/donate

11/13/2025

We're getting ready for Geography Awareness Week. Can you help us celebrate with a small donation to the William Kory Foundation? You can donate directly through our webpage or reach out and we are glad to work on something that works for you! Even if you can't donate, we hope you have a great Geography Awareness Week!

The William Kory Foundation is asking for your help and support to raise awareness and funds to help continue the work of Dr. Bill Kory. Your support will allow us to generate resources for students, such as scholarships for students in Geography and related fields, seeking to further their educatio...