All the latest scholarship news from the SWHS Guidance Office

Malcolm Wesley & Anna Geary Myers Scholarship

Eligibility:   High School Senior who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.  Student must also demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.  To request an application via email please contact:  sallyking@bellsouth.net

 Amount:  To Be Determined

Due date:     POSTMARK NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2012

“Cash for College” Scholarship – Metro Bank

Eligibility:   High School senior who has demonstrated an exceptional appreciation for community service and who will be enrolled at a two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school during the fall term of the 2012-2013 school year.  Application is available on-line at www.mymetrobank.com

Amount:  $2,500

Date Due:    March 6, 2012

Garden Club of York Scholarship

Eligibility:  Must be a resident of Pennsylvania and accepted in a program of higher education.  Must plan to study in the field of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Environmental Studies, City Planning, Land Management and allied business subjects.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance office.

Amount:   $1,000

Due Date:    January 25, 2012

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF YORK SUSTAINERS’ VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Eligibility:    Must be a female senior in high school (no older than 19) who is residing and who has volunteered in York County.  Must have a least a ‘C’ average and be able to document volunteer hours.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount:    $500

Due date: February 28, 2012

PSECU SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:    Graduating high school student who is a member of PSECU (Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union).  If you would like to become a member, and to find the scholarship application visit their website www.psecu.com/student  or call 1-800-237-7328.

Amount:  6 academic scholarships – 1,000 each

Due date:    February 22, 2012

PROMOTING FUTURE EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Eligibility:       Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school in Adams,Franklin or York Countieswho have been attending the same school district for at least six (6) years. Applicants must be planning to attend a post-secondary training program that will certify them to work with special education students in the public schools.  More information and an application can be found in Guidance.

Amount:    (2) $1,000

Due Date:   April 6, 2012

Women’s Leadership Traditions Scholarship- York Traditions Bank

Eligibility:    Female graduating senior who has held a leadership position in an organized, school-sponsored activity; such as, class officer.  Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale maintained through the end of junior year in high school. Applicant must have accumulated a minimum of twenty hours of community service within the past calendar year (twelve months).  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount: $500.00

Due Date:    January 24, 2012

BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:  High school senior students in Pennsylvania and and Ohio who at least a 2.0 GPA can apply for scholarships by accessing the Big 33 website www.big33.org.  All Big 33  scholarship applications are available on-line for each student to complete and submit for processing.

Amount:   Varies per scholarship

Due Date:  February 12, 2012

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:  Any high school senior that is a U.S.citizen and planning to enroll in a four-year college program leading to a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering.  More information and an application are available in the Guidance Office.

Amount:   At least 7 awards- $1,500 each

Due Date:  January 18, 2012      

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:   All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in.  Students must be high school seniors or attending a post- secondary  institute.  Students must answer the following questions in a short essay format:  How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?    More information and instructions for applying can be found at: http://bigsunathletics.com/

Amount:  $500

Due Date:   June 22, 2012

EARL L. COOPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

South Western Dollars for Scholars

Eligibility: Deserving SWHS senior planning to attend a two-year trade or technical school in the automotive field.  Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student for the Fall 2011. Requirements: List of activities you are involved in both at school and in the community and a short, two paragraph essay stating why you have chosen this field.  More information and application are available in the Guidance Office.

Amount:   $500

Due Date:   December 9, 2011

Epilepsy Scholarship Award

Eligibility:  High School Seniors and/or College Students who have epilepsy who want to or are pursuing their education beyond high school.  More information and an application are available in the Guidance Office.

Amount:  Six awards – $1,000 each

Due Date:  March 30, 2012

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Eligibility:    Must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.75, must enroll in a public college or university within state of legal residence, must be planning on pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, must be a U.S.citizen or permanent resident, and must demonstrate financial need.  Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org

Amount:  Up to $20,000

Due Date:    Online Application available from December 1, 2011 – February 8, 2012 

Millersville University – Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility:       A current high school senior planning on attending Millersville University.  The Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshman on the basis of scholastic record,  financial need, and personal attributes.  Contact Millersville’s Financial Aid office for more information.

Amount:   Unknown

Due date:    February 24, 2012

AMERICAN LEGION ESSAY & ORATORIAL CONTEST

Eligibility:   Open to all students grades 10-12.  It is an 8-10 minute memorized oration based on some phase of the U. S. Constitution.  A 3 – 5 minute expository oration on one of the amendments to the U. S. Constitution will also be required.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance office.

Amount:  Winner in State finals received $7,500.00 scholarship; Second place a $5,000.00 scholarship; and third place a $4,000.00 scholarship to be used at any college or university in theUnited States.

Date Due:    January 7, 2012.

CLARENCE SCHOCK FOUNDATION

Eligibility:  Available to students enrolling full-time in the following Pennsylvaniauniversities:  Cheyney University, Kutztown University, Millersville University, Shippensburg University, West ChesterUniversity. Contact the admissions and financial aid offices at the universities to request a scholarship application.

Amount:  Varies – check with college Financial Aid Department

Due Date:   Check with college financial aid department

Empire Beauty School Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Current High School Seniors with a minimum of 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year who are enrolled at one of the local Empire Beauty Schools.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount:    18 ranging from $1,500 – $500.00

Due Date:   April 25, 2012

Gates Millennium Scholars

Eligibility:  Current high school senior who is African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).  Must be enrolling in a college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student in Fall 2012. Meeting federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.  To apply online go to www.gmsp.org

Amount:     TBA

Due Date:    January 11, 2012

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.

Eligibility: Provides financial assistance to students who have financial need and have  exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.     Criteria also includes being a graduating senior in 2012, commitment to pursuing a bachelor’s degree and a minimum                 GPA of 2.0.   Apply on-line at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Amount: $2,500 – $20,000

Due Date:     October 30, 2011

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Eligibility:   High School senior planning to attend a nonprofit two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute.  Must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative; such as, starting your own business, participating in organizations like FBLA.  Endeavors or work experience a consideration; for example, babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc…  An officially established business is not a requirement.  More information and an application can be found in Guidance.

Amount:   $1,000

Due Date:   December 15, 2011

PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (PTI) SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend PTI that are active in student organizations; such as, DECA, FCCLA, BPA, FBLA, Skills USA, TSA HOSA, JROTC, Cyber School Student Scholarship, Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount:    Up to $6,000.

Due date:   February 24, 2012

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF HANOVER – Violet Richardson Award

Eligibility:  Young woman who makes the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as fighting drugs, cleaning up the environment or working with young children.  Applicants must be young women between the ages of 14 and 17.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount:  varies

Date due:  November 22, 2011

We have six new scholarships to announce.  See below for more details.  PLEASE NOTE: The Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship is due this Sunday, October 2nd. 

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Athletics Citizenship

Eligibility:   High School Seniors who have a least a ‘B’ average and participate in at least one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.  Applicants must exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the field and within their communities.  Apply online – www.wendysheisman.com

Amount:          Varies

Due Date:        NOTE:  DUE THIS SUNDAY!  October 2, 2011

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:   Past experience indicates students who qualify for final consideration usually are in the “upper” 10% of their  classes.  More information and an application is available at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm .  You can also pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Amount:   Range in value from $1,000 to $7,500 for each academic year

Due Date:  December 2, 2011

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes

Eligibility:  High School Senior – free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need

Amount:  $1,000

Date Due:   One Winner Every Two Weeks – from October – May beginning September 16.  Apply online at offtocollege.info

U. S. Army Essay Contest ~ OPENED TO ALL H S STUDENTS… 9 ~ 12 GRADES

Eligibility:       High School student’s grades 9 – 12 enrolled in public, private or home schools.  Essay topic: Interview with a Veteran.  More information is available in the Guidance Office.

Amount:          Juniors/Seniors ~ $1,000 first place; $500.00 second place

Freshman/Sophomores ~ $500 first place; $250 second place

Due Date:   November 30, 2011

UNITED STEELWORKERS SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:   Applicant must be member in good standing, or the son or daughter of a member of a United Steel workers ofAmerica, District 10 (Eastern) local union.  An application is available in the Guidance Office.

Amount:   Six, 4-year scholarships totaling $4,000 ($1,000 per year)

Due Date:   March 9, 2012

WTS – Women’s Transportation Seminar – Central Pennsylvania Scholarship

Eligibility:    Female High School Senior, College or Graduate student who is a U. S. Citizen and attending a two-year or four-year institution considering a career in science, technology, engineering or math

Amount:      $1,000.00

Due Date:  November 1, 2011

ELKS STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Eligibility:   Judged on the basis of multiple achievements – leadership, character, scholarship achievement, community service and citizenship.  Application requires two wallet size pictures.  Winners will be chosen for each month of the school year.  A banquet for all winners is held in April.  More information and an application can be found in the Guidance Office.

Amount:    Five scholarships at $1,000 each.     Four scholarships at $ 500 each

Due Date:   For highest consideration return application to Guidance by October 12, 2011.   NO applications will be accepted after March 17, 2012

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has released the newest version of their “Student Aid Guide.”   The Guide provides a step-by-step explanation of the Financial Aid process.  It includes a college application time line, information on applying for federal aid, overviews of special state programs, and much more.   It is an excellent resource for all college-bound seniors and their families.

A limited number of paper copies have been ordered and will be available in the Guidance Office soon.  However, the entire Student Aid Guide is also available online at PHEAA’s website.  To access the Guide right now visit:  http://www.pheaa.org/college-planning/student-aid-guide/guide.shtml

Welcome back!  A new year has brought a new look to the Scholarship Connection, however, all the information remains the same.   Check out the tabs above for helpful hints and links to aid you in your search for scholarship money.  In the next few weeks we will be releasing our first Scholarship Bulletin, until then, please take a look at the following reminders:

1) Previous year’s scholarship bulletins have been removed from the site.  That way if you use the “search” function to find a specific scholarship you will not be directed to out-of-date information.

2) An electronic copy of each scholarship bulletin is also distributed to high school teachers and a hard copy is placed on the scholarship file drawer in the Guidance Office.  The information is all the same – so students and parents should pick the method of receiving updates that works best for them.

3) This website is intended to share information on local scholarships with our school community in a concise, efficient manner.  More information and the actual scholarship applications can always be found in the Guidance Office.

3) The scholarships posted here are just those that are advertised through the South West Guidance Office.  Many more scholarships are available at the local and national level.  It is the responsibility of each student/family to seek out and apply for scholarships.   Click on “Helpful Links” and “Scholarship Tips” above for more information on finding scholarships.

4)  If you have any questions or concerns about this website please email Mrs. B:  rachel_berkebile@swsd.k12.pa.us.

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