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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Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce
2025 Scholarship
The purpose of the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is to encourage and support promising future workforce leaders in our community.
All necessary documents must be submitted by Friday, May 9, 2025, to be considered
Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce
2025 Dorothy Metzler Memorial
Community Service Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes and awards a student or individual who actively demonstrates the spirit of volunteering and community service by dedicating their time, efforts, and talents to improving their community and the lives of those in need.
All necessary documents must be submitted by Friday, May 9, 2025, to be considered.
Feakins Foundation Scholarship
CLOSED FOR THE 2024-2025 SY
2025 MARIETTA GSK VACCINES SCHOLARSHIP
The 2025 Marietta GSK Vaccines Scholarship is available for students pursuing post-high school studies at a 4-year accredited institution of higher learning. Recipients should be planning to pursue a course of study consistent with GSK’s mission as a global leader in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, such as science, health, engineering, business, finance, or a related field.
The scholarship, up to $4,000 towards tuition, will be awarded after successful completion of one semester of college. The first-semester transcript and proof of enrollment for the second semester (invoice) must be presented and mailed directly to The Donegal Foundation at P.O. Box 495, Mount Joy, PA 17552. The Donegal Foundation will disperse the financial award from GSK.
This scholarship is intended to recognize a high-achieving high school senior who embodies the spirit and ideals of GSK Vaccines. It is not intended to improperly influence government officials or healthcare providers to support, endorse, recommend, or prescribe GSK products.
LAUSCH FAMILY WORKFORCE 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.
Rivertownes PA US
The mission statement of Rivertownes PA US is to cultivate the art, heritage and recreation of the river towns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Rivertownes is a community organization that supports local organizations and projects that will enhance and benefit the community.
Kennedy McKinney DeShields (KMD) Grant
Eligibility:
- Must plan to attend a trade school, two- or four-year college or university
- Weighted GPA of 2.8 or better
- Participated in Donegal High School Extracurricular Activity (basketball, band, drama, track & field, etc.) program and/or have a full-time or part-time job
- Must have a financial or economic need
Gene McComsey Softball Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a Donegal High School senior softball player.
Award: $1,000 Cash Award
Criteria:
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Participate in community service
- Athlete demonstrates good character on and off the softball field
- The athlete shall submit a short essay that describes how she leads her life with kindness, compassion and integrity through school and community service.
Walter Ickes Memorial School Citizenship Award
This $200 cash award will be presented to a Donegal senior and Marietta resident who has exhibited outstanding citizenship qualities through service to the school.
Mount Joy - American Legion Post 185 Walter S. Ebersole 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.
Applicant 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
Sanford and Sandra Youngerman Scholarship
$250 to a student who resides in Mount Joy and shows excellence in academics and extracurricular activities and who will be pursuing a post-secondary degree.
Seth Andrew Nornhold Memorial Scholarship
Each year, a $2500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who has 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 another 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.
Matthew “Matt” Ferruzza graduated from Donegal High School in 2013. Matt tragically lost his life as the result of a motorcycle accident on July 20th, 2024. Throughout Matt’s high school career, his biggest achievements weren’t just being academically inclined by taking honor classes and maintaining straight “A’s” but also being a part of the Donegal High School Football team, wearing Jersey #52. He played offensive guard and defensive end. Matt’s love for football was like no other- he started playing this sport when he was only 8 years old. Matt grew up establishing the best friendships with teammates- these friendships remain just as strong today.
The Matthew David Ferruzza Scholarship is available to a Donegal High School football player pursuing post-high school studies at either a 2 or 4-year accredited institution. This scholarship is intended to recognize a high school football senior who embodies the characteristics of Matthew - resilient, determined, a team player, and a hard worker.
ABBY REBECCA WINTERS’ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
(Academic or Technical Degree)
The purpose of the scholarship is intended to provide scholarships for students graduating from Donegal High School, regardless of race, color, or creed. The award will be made based on character, scholastic achievement, and commitment to school and community.
This scholarship is for $1,000.00 per year for either a two- or four-year period, depending on the degree. The annual award will be paid to the recipient upon successfully completing the first semester at the institution (College, University, Technical School) where the recipient is enrolled.
William Brenner
American Legion Post #466
Eligibility:
This scholarship is available to a Donegal High School graduating senior (resident of Marietta or Maytown.)
Applicant must be attending an accredited institution of higher learning (i.e., college, nursing school, trade or technical school, military academy, etc.)
The scholarship does not apply to correspondence schools.
School and community involvement
GPA above 3.0.
Dr. Thomas W. O'Connor, Sr.
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.
Northwest EMS Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for $1,000.00 and will be awarded to a student who will be pursuing a post-secondary degree or career path in the medical/healthcare industry.
Eligibility:
GPA score of 3.0 or higher.
Involved in community service and activities.
DHS female senior entering a 4-year accredited post-secondary institution majoring in the elementary education field.