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 Building Industry
Foundation Scholarship
Ervin L. Steele Scholarships
Lancaster County Chapter of
Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees
Gene Hummel Scholarship
LCCPASR Executive Board has established the scholarship program for Lancaster County high school seniors who have maintained a 3.5 average and who wishes to go into the field of education and has been accepted by a college or technical school. The monies will be sent to the college or school on their behalf.
Applications are due by March 31
Constance C. Ginder
1894 Donegal Springs Rd.
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Ashara – Casiphia Lodge No. 551
Free and Accepted Masons
Ashara – Casiphia Lodge No. 551
Free and Accepted Masons
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to receive a scholarship from Ashara – Casiphia Lodge No. 551, F&AM, an applicant must have a Masonic relationship through the applicant’s father, uncle, step-father, grandfather, step-grandfather, brother or brother-in-law. The applicant must be a Donegal or Hempfield High School Senior who is pursuing a college education. The Award amount will be $500.00
Deadline is April 3, 2023
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Lancaster-Lebanon School Business Officials (LLSBO), partnering with the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO),
Mid Penn Bank
Anna Woodside Scholarship
Mid Penn Bank’s Anna Woodside Scholarship rewards four outstanding high school seniors with $1,000 for college tuition costs. To be considered, applicants must prove dedication to academic excellence and community service.
The scholarship is named in honor of Anna Woodside, a woman of great influence to Mid Penn Bank for more than 75 years. Ms. Woodside broke barriers for women of her generation by attending college, pursuing a career, and spreading philanthropy throughout the community. The scholarship will reward students who show qualities similar to those of Ms. Woodside.
Applications must be postmarked by March 27, 2023
Donegal Foundation Student Scholarship is Open!
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Lancaster County Conservation District
Ann Brown Scholarship
The Lancaster County Conservation District Ann Brown Scholarships are made possible through an Ann Brown bequest, and from contributions of individuals concerned that we maintain and protect our natural resources. Applications are accepted from January through March from students continuing their education with the intent of majoring in a curriculum which focuses on natural resources and/or conservation. Some examples of acceptable programs of studies would be: Environmental Sciences; Wildlife and/or Fisheries Biology; Environmental Resource Management; or other related programs, leading to an advanced degree (2 yr Associate Degree or 4 yr Baccalaureate Degree).
Basis for the selection will be determined on past performance and activities, current school and community involvement, future purpose and direction plus the applicant’s ability to communicate. The scholarship committee, prior to the final selection, will interview the top candidates in April. The District anticipates providing two $1,000 scholarships each year.
Applications and required documents must be submitted by March 29th, 2023.
Lancaster County Farm and Home
Foundation Scholarships
Luthercare High School Nursing Scholarship
Luthercare – a leading provider of independent, personal care, and skilled nursing care residences in Lancaster and Lebanon counties – is committed to providing quality care to their residents and offering educational opportunities to our team members and future healthcare professionals.
Eligibility - Be a high school senior enrolled in Lancaster or Lebanon county seeking a degree in the field of nursing and submit the following materials:
Essay - Tell us why you have chosen nursing, and why you should receive the scholarship?
Letters of Endorsement - One letter from a teacher, coach, mentor, etc. and one letter from a community member.
***PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR LETTERS TO BE WRITTEN BEFORE THE DUE DATE. Everything must be submitted by April 3, 2023
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Scott & Hoffnagle
Scholarship Program - 2023
Commonwealth Fire Protection Company a 100% Employee-Owned company (CFPC) is pleased to provide you with information regarding the (Stephen) Scott & (Paul) Hoffnagle Scholarship Fund (formally known as the Stephen E. Scott Scholarship Fund). The SES & PWH Scholarship Fund was originally established in 2015 to honor the past President of CFPC, Stephen E. Scott and revised in 2018 to honor past CEO, Paul W. Hoffnagle. CFPC is a fire sprinkler contractor located in Leola, PA and Wilmington, De. serving the Mid-Atlantic area with design, fabrication, installation, service and inspection of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Steve Scott was the founding owner and President of Commonwealth Fire Protection. He was our leader, our mentor and most importantly, our friend! Steve was wise beyond his years. He was honorable and always did “it” right! Regardless of the situation, he always took “the high road” and did what was necessary to maintain a relationship, whether it be business or personal. He was a person of high integrity. Steve surrounded himself with like-minded people and built our company through hard work and dedication. We celebrated our 40th year of business in 2017.
Paul W. Hoffnagle was one of those like minded people who surrounded Steve. Paul’s integrity and ethics lead him to live his life to the fullest. Paul’s impact on everyone he met was immeasurable! After the loss of Steve, Paul continued his dedication to the CFPC family and he lead with honor. There is an extremely large hole missing in the lives of those who knew Steve and Paul, but it is the ultimate goal of CFPC to honor them both with the glory they deserve.
Steve and Paul both had the same love of the outdoors and the shooting sports. They both had a thorough love of fly fishing and hunting. Steve always had an English Setter at his side chasing grouse and pheasants and Paul always had his labs chasing pheasants, ducks and geese. The obvious method of fund raising was to hold an annual Sporting Clays Shoot. In the first five years CFPC has hosted the event, over $125,000 has been raised for scholarships for students involved in furthering their education. In 2017 we provided $10,000.00 in scholarships. In 2018 and 2019 we increased the awards to $15,000 in scholarships and in 2020 we increased to $20,000. Our 2020 fund raising event set records in attendance and funds raised. 2021 we will be awarding $32,500 in scholarships! Information is available on our web site www.cfpsprinkler.com
All Application materials must be received by May 12, 2023
The KMD Scholarship
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The KMD Foundation will once again be offering a scholarship to a graduating senior from Donegal High School. The KMD Mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible future leaders by providing mentorship, leadership and scholarship.
Pennsylvania Land Surveyors'
Foundation Scholarship
The Gene McComsey
Softball Memorial Scholarship
This $1000 cash award is available to a Donegal High School senior softball player who meets the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Athlete participates in community service
- Athlete demonstrates good character on and off the softball field
- Athlete shall submit a short essay that describes how she leads her life with kindness, compassion and integrity through school and community activities
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Central PA ASHRAE 2023
ASHRAE is an organization aiming to provide healthy and sustainable built environments by joining HVAC&R professionals around the world. ASHRAE has made it a focus to reach out to students interested in HVAC&R, each year hosting numerous design competitions and networking events and offering scholarships to students pursuing degrees in related fields.
Our Chapter serves the greater Central PA area and is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in an HVAC&R related field (this can include engineering, architecture, HVAC & building sciences, etc.). Some important notes regarding the scholarship:
- Candidates must be high school students graduating in the Spring of 2023 and have been accepted to an accredited program pursuing a professional degree.
- Candidates must submit a completed application, resume, and either a letter of recommendation or a one page essay on “My Interests in HVAC&R and My Goals Upon Graduation”.
- Candidate must email or mail all required materials by March 31, 2023
Donegal-Witness Tree Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
The Donegal-Witness Tree scholarship will be awarded annually to one student.
This scholarship is available to a Lancaster County, PA resident who has been accepted for admission in a fully accredited college, university or vocational school located anywhere in the United States.
Eligibility, Procedure and Terms:
Must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2023
The Junior League of Lancaster
The Junior League of Lancaster, PA, Inc. (JLL) is pleased to announce that the organization is now accepting applications for the 2023 Deborah P. Altman Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named for Deborah P. Altman, past president of the JLL, whose life exemplified a commitment to volunteering, a love of children and service to the community. Since the award was established in 1984, more than $44,000 has been awarded to outstanding youths in Lancaster County.
The purpose of the award is to recognize young people who demonstrate exceptional interest, leadership and involvement in volunteerism as well as inspiring their peers to volunteer in their communities. One high school student will be selected to receive the award, receiving a prize of $1,800 ($1,500 monetary award for the student, and $300 award that the student can designate to a charity of their own choosing).
Qualifications for applying:
- Any student residing in Lancaster County who has reached the age of 16, but is not older than 19, by Jan. 31, 2022
- Has done his/her volunteer work in Lancaster County
- Is not the son or daughter of a Junior League member
- Has at least a “C” average this year and the previous academic year
How applications are evaluated:
- Quality of volunteer work (as assessed by the Awards Committee)
- Documented volunteer work
- Reference from the adult associated with student’s volunteer work
- Documented scholastic record
- Properly completed application packet
March 27, 2023 is the Deadline
***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXTENSION FROM THE DATE ON THE APPLICATION***
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.
Application, Essay and recommendation letters must be received by May 5, 2023. Mailing address is on the application.
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Scholarship Program enhances educational opportunities for eligible students who reside in Pennsylvania. The program is privately funded by individual and corporate donors; no tax or other public funds are used. The program is administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (a 501(c)(3) community foundation) and uses the nowU Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program at the State Treasury Department to ensure that the scholarships keep pace with tuition inflation (nowU, formerly TAP 529, was established by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1992).
The program provides four-year scholarships to two high school seniors per year. The award is to be used towards the cost of tuition and fees for a four-year program at a college, university, or career school in Pennsylvania. Each award consists of the value of one semester of tuition at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania which is a state supported school for each of four years, as stipulated by members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives when the scholarship was established. Half of each annual award will be paid in the fall semester, and half in the spring semester. Students must maintain eligibility criteria in all four years in order to receive ongoing awards.
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Graduating High School Senior
- Legal residency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Attendance at a Pennsylvania college, university, or career school as a full-time student
- Academic achievement (minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school)
- Commitment to community and demonstrated leadership qualities
- Extracurricular activities
- Financial need
Essay
Pennsylvania is one of four states with a full-time legislature. Explain what you believe the impact is on policy making and serving the public. Consider comparing Pennsylvania to a state that does not have a full-time legislature and offer some advantages/disadvantages.