SCHOLARSHIPS
Partnership for Access to Higher Education (PHEAA)
When students receive funding from PHEAA, they may also be considered for the PATH program, which provides supplemental grant funding to students demonstrating need.
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Lancaster County Scholarships
Please see the link below for information
The Mount Joy Chamber of
Commerce Scholarship
The purpose of the Mount Joy Chamber Scholarships are to encourage and assist promising future workforce leaders for our community.
The scholarships are open to any Mount Joy area resident or to a family member of a current Chamber member.
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Application, essay, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by May 8, 2024 to be considered. Successful candidates who meet the requirements will be determined by a selection committee, which will then choose and conduct interviews with the finalists.
Dorothy Metzler Memorial
The purpose of this scholarship is to reward an individual/student that actively demonstrates the spirit of volunteering and community service through their efforts, time, and talent improving their community and the lives of those in need.
The scholarships are open to any Mount Joy area resident or to a family member of a current Chamber member.
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Application, essay, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by May 8th, 2024 to be considered. Successful candidates who meet the requirements will be determined by a selection committee, which will then choose and conduct interviews with the finalist.
Lancaster Building Industry
Foundation Scholarship
We are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024/2025 school year. Application deadline is April 30th, 2024.
Lancaster-Lebanon League and Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD
Student Scholarship
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD. is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. We have partnered to offer two $1,000.00 scholarships to one female and one male who will be graduating from one of the schools in the Lancaster-Lebanon School District.
Deadline for Applications is May 3, 2024
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Children or Grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU or has a Parent or Grandparent who has been in the military or is the military member in good standing in The American Legion are eligible to apply.
The PA Department of The American Legion must receive all requirements by May 31, 2024
The American Legion Department of PA
Children or Grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU or has a Parent or Grandparent who has been in the military or is the military member in good standing in The American Legion are eligible to apply.
The PA Department of The American Legion must receive all requirements by May 31, 2024
Feakins Foundation Scholarship
***The Scholarships below are closed
The following group of scholarship application deadlines will be April 19 @ 3:00 pm unless noted otherwise.
* Walter Ickes Memorial School Citizenship Award
Amount of Scholarship: $200 (Cash) to one student
Description of Scholarship: Presented to a Donegal senior and Marietta resident who has exhibited outstanding qualities of citizenship through service to the school.
This award is a $200 cash award.
*Americanism Award
Description & Amount of Scholarship: This award is presented to a graduating senior boy and senior girl who received the highest total percentage based on the following
qualifications: honor, scholarship, service, Americanism, leadership, and
courage. The award is a certificate, medal and $100 cash.
https://forms.gle/8Ko1yY4US933HDJK9
*William Brenner American Legion Post #466 Marietta Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 cash for first year & certificate and $1,000 cash possible for second year with certificate.
Description of Scholarship: Available to a Donegal High School graduating senior, (resident of Marietta or Maytown.) Applicants must be attending an accredited institution of higher learning, (i.e., college, nursing school, trade or technical school, military academy, etc.) Scholarship does not apply to correspondence school. School and community involvement. GPA above 3.0.
https://forms.gle/xbFTeMCbcxRkEVVB8
*Nichole E. Styer Elementary Education Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $500 (cash)
Description of Scholarship: GPA score of 3.0 or higher, Involved in community service, Involved in activities, DHS female senior entering a 4-year accredited post-secondary institution majoring in the elementary education field.
https://forms.gle/EFd82mGHPw4U3Lby9
*Dr. Thomas W. & Mrs. Mary Ellen O’Connor Memorial
Amount of Scholarship: $500 each (2 recipients)
Description of Scholarship: The O’Connor Memorial Scholarship pays tribute to Dr. Thomas W. O’Connor Sr., a Mount Joy physician who served the Donegal School District and its residents during his nearly 40 years of active practice, and his
wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen O’Connor. Dr. and Mrs. O'Connor were devoted to their family and the many friends whose lives they touched through their extensive community service activities. Lifelong advocates of learning and education, they especially sought to inspire and support young people in their pursuit of knowledge and service to humanity. The scholarships bearing their names are to be awarded annually to two graduating seniors from Donegal High School who have demonstrated interest in health services and who plan to pursue post-secondary education in preparation for entering a health services field or Profession. DHS seniors who have demonstrated interest in health services and who plan to pursue post-secondary education in preparation for entering a health services field or profession.
https://forms.gle/mAaDM9ZhLdBLLCXg8
*Senate of Pennsylvania Good Citizenship Award
Amount of Scholarship: Certificate
Description of Scholarship: The winners of this award have demonstrated qualities of good citizenship through display of character, leadership, scholarship, and
acceptance of responsibility and should be recognized as an exemplary citizen.
Senator Ryan Aument hereby does recognize your outstanding conduct,
congratulates you on your selection and extends his best wishes for your
continued success in the future.
https://forms.gle/3a9gQ5whwPYGaxLQ6
*Abby Rebecca Winters Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 per year is available for either a 2-year or 4-year period based on the degree pursued.
Description of Scholarship: The purpose of the scholarship award is to provide scholarships for students, regardless of race, color or creed who are graduating from Donegal High School. The undersigned applicant acknowledges that the information given in this application will be relied upon by the Winters’ Charitable Fund in
determining the applicant’s eligibility to receive and use scholarship monies.
Having acknowledged the foregoing, the applicant hereby applies for the award
and in support of such application, supplies the following information with
respect to himself or herself. The award will be made based on character, scholastic achievement and commitment to school and community.
https://forms.gle/J6f12nPTHHFTfxg4A
*East Donegal Township Board of Supervisors Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Description of Scholarship: The East Donegal Township Board of Supervisors is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior currently attending Donegal High School, and a resident of East Donegal Township, that plans to further their education as a full-time student at an accredited junior college, college, university, or vocational school. Award money is for one year only and for the purposes of tuition, books, and fees only.
Application Deadline: April 11,2024 (applicants will be notified on 5/6/24)
*see attached application* There are more details on the scholarship.
* Columbia Healthcare Foundation Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $500 (check)
Description of Scholarship: $500 to a senior pursuing post-secondary education in the healthcare
industry.
https://forms.gle/hnDvpFgqjLfmssHz7
*Northwest EMS Healthcare Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Description of Scholarship: $1,000 check to a student who will be pursuing a post-secondary degree or career path in the medical/healthcare industry.
https://forms.gle/Y8vDQDbUMnXeMpydA
*Lausch Family Workforce Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $100 cash
Description of Scholarship: This scholarship is for any graduating senior who will be entering the workforce with a need to purchase tools, equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc. for his/her profession.
https://forms.gle/vGXgyEPwUWgTSuby8
*Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: $2,500 certificate
Description of Scholarship: The Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor the life of Seth Nornhold, who died of injuries sustained in a tragic vehicle accident in July 2020. Seth was 16 years old. Seth had a passion for music and was a talented drummer. His interests extended into music recording and technology. Seth was a devoted member of the Donegal High School Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert Band. Outside of school Seth pursued his passions by playing and recording with several garage bands and his church’s worship team. Seth lived his life with enthusiasm, hard work, determination and a fierce love for his family and friends.
Each year a $2500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who participated in any of the music programs at Donegal High School. The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing higher education to assist with the costs of attending the institution of their choice.
To be considered for this scholarship the student must be a resident of Donegal School District and have been a registered student in the district during their high school years.
The student should have participated in any one or more of the music programs of Donegal High School. This may include marching, concert or jazz band, chorus, Rhythm Singers, string orchestra, color guard or other program within the Donegal Music Association.
In order to be considered for the Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship, several criteria are required: the student will complete an application form; they must show a letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment in the higher level institution to which they will be attending. The student will also submit a short musical performance video. A final requirement is an essay in which they share a story about themselves. The only guidelines for the essay are that it be a true story about themselves and reflect an experience that impacts who they are today.
The complete application, including all attachments, can be submitted electronically through https://forms.gle/EQ2WDhyhBEYTbcHcA. If emailing the documents, the complete name of the scholarship, The Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship, should be in the Subject line of your email. Deadline for submitting is April 14, 2024.
Thank you for your consideration in applying to the Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship.
Walter S. Ebersole Post 185 American Legion Mount Joy Scholarship Award
Description of Scholarship: To qualify, the boy or girl must be a son or daughter of a veteran who has served honorably in any branch of the armed forces. Applicants must be a graduating senior from your local high school and to have been accepted to a college in the State of Pennsylvania.
Amount of Scholarship: $500 Certificate & Medal