Financial Aid and Scholarships
Below is a list of awards and scholarships
that you may apply for as a senior. Be sure to pay attention to the DEADLINES! If you need any help filling these documents out, come to Student Services for assistance.
Please check with Student Services regularly for added/new scholarships that may become available throughout the school year.
Deadline dates were subject to previous year, please check all deadlines promptly upon receipt of this information.
Burger King
Visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ to learn about scholarship opportunities for students who are currently employed by Burger King or have parents that are currently employed. Deadlines and requirements vary by award.
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships: Child or grandchild of a Legionnaire
Essay, Leadership; Financial Need. Amounts and due dates vary by scholarship. Apply online: http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs/
AES Engineers
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. To apply submit an essay in answer to one of the essay questions that are posted at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. The award is for $500.00.
Philanthropic Educational Organization
Award is for $1,000.00. Requires: Application, female going on for further education, high school transcript, resume, two letters of recommendation, essay, and copy of letter of acceptance to a college.
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Requires participation in at least one sport, involved in community and extracurricular activities, and maintain at least a B average. To apply go to: www.wendysheisman.com click on “Apply Now”.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Criteria is pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school, minimum GPA of 2.0, involvement in co-curricular and community service, and critical financial need of adjusted gross income of $50,000 or lower per family. Award is between $2,500 to $20,000. To apply submit online application athttps://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships, submit one letter of support, download certifications page, obtain required signatures, and mail in, copy of high school transcripts, and copy of parent/guardians federal tax form.
Berwick Health and Wellness Fund - Health Professions Scholarship
Award is for $1000.00 for up to four years. Requirements: The student must be accepted into a two or four-year college pursuing a health profession or one- or two-year certification program. To apply go tohttp://www.csgiving.org/scholarships/scholarships.html. Also required to be uploaded are transcripts, acceptance letter from institution you will be attending, and letters of reference. Deadline April 6, 2018.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens
Requirements: Complete student cover sheet, outline of personal activities (awards, career goals), high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and an essay on a topic to be provided. Winner should possess the following qualities: dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Only one student per school can apply. Award is for $150.00 given at a luncheon, and the opportunity to advance to state, and then national competition for further monetary rewards.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Judged on Scholarship, Leadership, Financial Need. Applications are online only at www.enf.elks.org/mvs.
Orlando C. Scopelliti Scholarship Fund
Award is for students entering degree programs for the care and/or education of the mentally and physically challenged. Program can be associates, bachelors, or technical degree. To apply go to http://www.csgiving.org/scholarships/scholarships.html. Also required to be uploaded are transcripts, acceptance letter from institution you will be attending, and letters of reference.
WTS Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Up to $4,000 in scholarship(s) for the 2017-2018 school year to encourage and support the exceptional women who are pursuing careers in a transportation related field. Apply online at http://www.wtsinternational.org/centralpennsylvania/scholarships/.
Lehigh Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers
Scholarships of up to $5,000 awarded to women graduating from high schools with zip codes beginning 177-187, and 195-196, and enrolling in an engineering program at a college or university that is recognized by the scholarship. Requires application, recommendation, high school transcripts, and an essay. The criteria for selection is scholarship, leadership, teamwork, activities, and an essay. Application can be obtained at the following website: http://lv.swe.org/application.html
Student-View Scholarship Program
Senior must plan at attend a four year college, community college or career school. One $4,000 scholarship, two $1,000 scholarships, and ten $500 scholarships will be given away. Log on to www.student-view.com and complete an application survey about colleges in our area in order to qualify.
Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest
Earn $10,000 toward your education, and $1,000 for your school. Submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. For more information go to http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.
The Big 33 Scholarship Award Program
Eligibility is attaining a 2.0 GPA in grades 10 and 11, and planning to continue education in an accredited institution of higher education or technical school. Areas looked at in awarding the scholarships are: academic achievement, community service, financial need, leadership, obstacles overcome, special talents, and unique endeavors. To apply go to www.big33.org, click on scholarship, click on new student create an account, and then complete the application. Essay is also required.
Columbia County Conservation District: Edgar ”Ted” Fenstermacher Scholarship and Lavere McClure Scholarship
Two scholarships each worth $300.00. Requires an application, and a one page essay. Students should be planning to pursue degrees in agriculture or natural sciences/environmental education. To apply http://www.columbiaccd.org/scholarships.html click on ‘scholarship application’.
Hermine Solt Student Scholarship
Seeking a career in secretarial, office technology, accounting, or business education. Requires a completed application, recommendation, qualities of leadership, citizenship and service to school and community, and demonstrated financial need. Award is for $500.00. For application go to www.paeop.com, click on Awards and Scholarships, click on Student Scholarship, and then click on Student Scholarship Application.
Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania Scholarship
Awards of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,500. Requirements are having a medically confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder. Acceptance to post-secondary academic or vocational program, attend school full time, and legal resident of Western/Central Pennsylvania. http://www.efwp.org/programs/ProgramsScholarship.xml click on link on right hand side of page to apply.
Knoebels Scholarship
Award is ten $500.00 scholarships. Requirements are a completed application, essay, Knoebels job performance, and worked at Knoebels during the 2017 season and re-hired for 2018. Award is received at the completion of summer employment at Knoebels of a minimum of 250 hours, and proof of enrollment in higher education.
Central Susquehanna Community Foundation – Walter and Florence Vorbleski Scholarship Fund
Requirements are senior enrolling in pre-med, nursing, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or surgical technician. Award is a one year award of $500.00 up to $1,000.00. To apply go tohttp://www.csgiving.org/scholarships/scholarships.html. Also required to be uploaded are transcripts, acceptance letter from institution you will be attending, and letters of reference. Deadline April 6, 2018.
Davis Scholarship
Award is for $1,000.00, and requires a less than 1000 word essay on specific topic. For more information go to http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm.
BigSun Scholarship
Award is for $500.00. Eligibility is being a high school athlete.
Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions: How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family? To apply go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com.
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Award is for $1,000.00. To apply must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
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