South Western Dollars for Scholars oversees 40+ different scholarships.  Most of these scholarships use an online application (Part A below).  A few scholarships also have an alternate application (Part B below).  Please read this announcement and all the instructions carefully!

Please note: The dollar amounts and number of awards listed here are based on last year’s awards given.  Dollar amounts listed here should be considered tentative.  Exact dollar amounts will depend on confirmation from Dollars for Scholars and the York County Community Foundation.

Part A – Dollars for Scholars Online Application

The scholarships below use an online application.  The Counseling office has created a PowerPoint with full instructions.  There are several parts of the online application that can be skipped.  Please follow the instructions: Dollars for Scholars Profile Instructions 2022

To Start your ONLINE Application: Refer to the instructional PowerPoint for a link to set up your Dollars for Scholars online account.  The instructional PowerPoint has also been emailed to all 12^th grade students.

South Western Dollars for Scholars Scholarships available online:

1. Terrence Hormel and Monna Brown Hormel Scholarship – $10,000 – This scholarship is intended to support a SWHS senior student who demonstrates academic achievement, community service, and leadership ability.   Preference will be given to first generation college students applying to University of Pittsburgh or York College of PA.  Students are requested to submit an educational and personal resume and an essay stating their career goals.  (Total value of scholarship is $10,000  to be  awarded in two $5,000 payments in two successive years with satisfactory progress towards a degree.).
2. Philip L. Hempfing Memorial Scholarship – $4,000 (+$1,000 renewal) This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Phil Hempfing who was a 1969 graduate of South Western High School and who served as a South Western school board member, elementary principal, and district assistant superintendent until his untimely death from cancer in 1998. The scholarship is awarded to a South Western senior who plans to attend an accredited two or four year college, university, trade or technical school, or other post- secondary institution. The scholarship is awarded to that student who exhibits the values and qualities of a “True Mustang” especially leadership, strong work ethic, and service to the school and community.

*Philip Hempfing Scholarship winner may renew the scholarship for an additional $1,000 the following year.  Renewal depends on maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA in college.  (Total value of scholarship: $5,000)

3. Make a Difference Scholarship – 5 scholarships: $1,000 each (+$500 renewal) This scholarship is awarded to current SWHS seniors based on a combination of academics and achievement, applicants must have made a significant contributions to the school and community.

*Make a Difference Scholarship winners may renew the scholarship for an additional $500 the following year.  Renewal depends on maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA in college.  (Total value of scholarship: $1, 500)

4. Make a Difference – Alumni ONLY – 2 scholarships, $1,000 each. This scholarship is open to ALL alumni of South West.  All alumni may apply.  Winners will be selected based on combination of academic achievement and community involvement.

5. Dale Schaeberle Upward Bound Scholarship – $1,000 (+ $1,000 renewal)– This scholarship is awarded in memory of Dr. Dale Schaeberle who was a first generation college student and served as our school superintendent from 1974 to 1993. Dr. Schaeberle was instrumental in the formation of South Western Dollars for Scholars and served on the board from 1998 to 2016. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating SWHS senior who is a first generation higher education bound student. Applicants are required to submit a recommendation from an adult who has positively influenced their decision to pursue higher education.

*Schaeberle Scholarship winners may renew the scholarship for an additional $1000 the following year.  Renewal depends on maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA in college.  (Total value of scholarship: $2,000)

6. Christopher A. Funt Memorial Scholarship – $500 – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS athlete who plans to attend an accredited college, university, or trade/technical school as a full-time student. Applicant must write a one paragraph essay.

7. “The Book Lady’s Educational Scholarship” –$500 – This scholarship is awarded to at least one deserving SWHS senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical school as a full-time student in the Fall. Applicant must write a two paragraph essay.

8. Baresville Parent Teacher Association Scholarship, General -$500 – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior who attended Baresville Elementary School for at least three years. Must be in the top one-third of his/her class, must show financial need, and must be attending a two-year or four-year college or university.

9.Baresville Elementary PTA Scholarship, Education -$500 – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Baresville Elementary School for at least three years and plans to pursue a career in the field of education.

10. Manheim Elementary PTA Scholarship – $500 – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Manheim Elementary School. Must be in the top one-third of his/her class and must be attending a two-year or four-year college or university.

11. Park Hills Elementary PTA – Gene Bowser Scholarship and Ralph Noble Scholarship – $500 each – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is in the top one third of their class, who attended Park Hills Elementary School, and who is planning to attend a two or four year college or university.

12. West Manheim Elementary PTO Scholarship – $500 – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has attended West Manheim Elementary School. Must be in the top one-third of his/her class and be attending a two-year or four-year college or university.

13. Emory H. Markle Middle School Scholarship – $1,000 – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended South Western for all three years of Middle School (6^th – 8^th grade). Applicants must answer several short answer questions.

14. James S. Ernst Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 – This scholarship is awarded to a deserving SWHS senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student in the Fall. He/she needs to be involved in volunteer efforts/extracurricular activities in the school and/or the community. Applicant needs to write a two paragraph essay.

15. Gabriella Sicard Memorial Scholarship – $1,500 – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS Senior female athlete who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student. Essay required.
16. SW Transportation Memorial Scholarship – $600– This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and demonstrate civic, community, and school involvement.  Essay and letter of recommendation required.
17. Coach Bill Sterner Endowment Scholarship – $500 – This scholarship is awarded to a senior student involved in the swimming and diving program at Essay required.
18. Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy (AUCP) Scholarship – $1,000 – AUCP is sponsoring this scholarship for a current SWHS senior who will continue their studies at an accredited four or two year school in the field of human services (for example: Social work, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, etc.) OR to a student who is living with a disability. It is preferred that applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA.
19. Stock and Leader Educational Law Scholarship – $500 – Stock and Leader is sponsoring this scholarship for a current SWHS senior planning to pursue studies in the field of law or education (preference to students planning to study law).
20. Timothy L. Lucabaugh Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 – This scholarship is available to a current SWHS senior who is planning to attend an accredited two-year trade/technical school. OR a student planning to attend a 4 year school who has a deceased parent. Essay required.  Apply using the online application OR complete the paper application: 2022 DFS paper app
21. Two-Year Trade/Technical Scholarship – 2 scholarships, $1,000 each – This scholarship is available to a SWHS senior or alumni who plans to attend a two-year or technical school as a full-time student. Apply using the online application OR complete the paper application: 2022 DFS paper app
22. Mark Defibaugh Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 – This scholarship is available to SWHS seniors who have a mental handicap, physical handicap, or learning disability and who plan to continue their education after graduation. Apply using the online application OR complete the paper application attached: 2022 DFS paper app
23. Earl and Eileen Cooper Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships $500 each – This scholarship is available to a SWHS senior who plans to pursue any of three career paths: nursing OR music OR automotive technology. Apply using the online application OR complete the paper application: 2022 DFS paper app
24. Mason Brady Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships, $1,000 each – This scholarship, named in honor of South Western alumni Mason Brady, is available to current SW seniors who plan to attend a two-year trade or technical school. Essays required.  Apply using the online application OR complete the paper application: 2022 DFS paper app

The following scholarships are funded by the York County Community Foundation (YCCF).  These scholarships also use the online application.

25. Fred and Sylvia Marsh Endowment Fund Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior who is admitted and plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student. Applicants must have plans to pursue a career in the field of education ~ $1,000

26. Viola D Markle Scholarship– This scholarship is awarded to SWHS senior who is admitted to and plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student. Applicants must have plans to pursue a career in the field of education.  ~$1,000

27. Emory H Markle Memorial Fund Scholarship– This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior who is admitted to and plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student. Applicants must have plans to pursue a career in the field of education.  ~$1,000

28. Renner Medical/Mental Health Scholarship– This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior or alumni who will be a full time undergraduate or graduate student in 2021-2022. Applicants must be pursuing a career in the medical or mental health fields, including but not limited to nursing, medicine, psychology, clinical counseling, social work, psychiatry, allied health sciences.  Accredited post-graduate and doctoral programs will also be considered.  Multiple scholarships, ~ $2,500 each

29. Anna, Bennett and John Pearson Scholarship Fund– This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS student who exhibits exceptional qualities of character and leadership, has financial need, has a class rank in the top one third of the class, and who will attend college, university or tech/trade school full-time. Student must be a resident of York County. Requires letter of recommendation describing student’s character and leadership qualities, community or other related activities, personal/academic achievements. ~ $1,000

30. Doris Schwartz Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a resident of York county planning to attend a 4 or 2 year accredited school who demonstrates exceptional qualities of character, leadership, service, and academic achievement. Must demonstrate financial need. ~$4,000

31. Rosemary and Leon Tawney Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior pursuing a course of study in a medical related field who demonstrates financial need. ~$1,000

32. Dorothy Moore-Stauffer Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior who has financial need and plans to pursue post-secondary education at accredited colleges, universities, vocational or trade schools. Must reside in York County. ~$1,500

33. Robert R. Anderson Family Fund Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a York County student pursuing studies in agriculture, or improving farm productivity. Must demonstrate financial need.  One page essay required.    ~$1,500

34. Florence B and Clyde W Stouch Fund – This scholarship is awarded to York County student who is admitted and plans to attend University of Pennsylvania, demonstrates good moral character and academic achievement, pursuing studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Science. Applicants must have financial need. ~$500

35. Marae V. Eyster Memorial Fund – This scholarship is awarded to a York County student who is admitted and plans to attend Millersville University pursuing studies for a career in education. Must demonstrate evidence of financial need.  Six scholarships, ~$500 each

36. Herbert S and Louella B Dallmeyer Fund Scholarship– This scholarship is awarded to a student who is admitted and plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student, plans to pursue studies related to water resource conservation, environmental law or general environmental studies [preference will be given to students pursuing studies related to water resource conservation, if any] Student must be a resident of York County. Complete one-page essay. ~$1,000

37. Randy Byrnes Girls Soccer Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a SWHS senior who is a member of the girls soccer team. Applicants must write a one page essay describing soccer, community activities, personal academic achievements, and future plans. A letter of recommendation from the soccer coach is also required. ~$500

 38. Bob Potts Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who resides in York County and participated on the school’s cross country team. Student should have an enthusiasm for distance running and plans to attend, as well as be admitted to, an accredited college, university or technical/trade school as a full-time student. Requires a letter of recommendation from coach. ~$1,000

 

Part B – Dollars for Scholars Other Applications

Dollars for Scholars also has 3 scholarships that are not on the online system.  Please follow the directions for each scholarship below.

1. Troy Sanders Memorial Scholarship –2 scholarships, $1,000 each – High School Senior who is planning to attend college and whose life has been touched by the significant illness of a family member or friend. Paper application ONLY.  Click here :Troy Sanders Memorial Scholarship
2. Gladys Camp Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 – Applicant must be a senior anticipating graduation from South Western High School who is admitted to and plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student.  Preference will be given to those intending to pursue a career teaching special education, but consideration will be given to those committed to related service fields such as reading specialist, speech therapy/pathology, physical therapy, and/or occupational therapy. Paper application ONLY.  Click here: Gladys Camp Scholarship
3. Jay Wingert Memorial Key Club Scholarship – 2 scholarships, $5,000 and $2,500 – Awarded in memory of Jay Wingert who was an active South Western Key Club member from 1979-1981. Jay served as the Key Club president and actively participated in public service projects in both high school and as a student at Washington and Lee University. He was committed to lifelong selfless service for the betterment of humankind. The scholarship is awarded to a South Western Key Club member who exhibits the qualities of commitment to service and who intends to become a lifelong active service leader and community difference maker.  Key Club seniors will receive information about this application directly from the Key Club advisors.