Scholarships

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and to honor the legacy of Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will be awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities in the 2026/2027 academic school year.

Any Pennsylvania College or University
• Up to 12 to any Pennsylvania Community College
• Up to 13 to any Pennsylvania Post-Secondary College or University

Competition: PA State

Requires creating a College Board account.

Competition: National

For 12th grade, high school student athletes or those attending a post secondary institute. Requires submission of 500-1000 word essay involving participation in sports.

Competition: National

Explore national scholarships grouped by categories.

Competition: National

For current high school seniors having qualities of leadership, determination and resilience.

Competition: National

Two (2) Nursing Scholarships of $1000.00 (one thousand) each are being offered to graduating High School students residing within Lancaster or Chester County. Scholarships are available to those students entering the Nursing Profession upon their 2026 graduation from High School.

All applications for the Ervin L. Steele scholarship must be on file with the students High School Counselor no later than March 20th t, 2026

Competition: Lancaster County

For middle and high school students. Requires completing EVERFI course and responding to essay prompt.

Competition: National

This is a scholarship search tool involving: • Career Goals • Overcoming a Challenge • Community Service • Social Media

Competition: National

For 11th grade students who have significant financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. 2.0 GPA required in addition to demonstrated strength of character and commitment to pursue a college education and contribute to society.

Competition: National

Applicants must be seniors or graduates from a public high school in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must attend full-time any accredited, public or private, two-year or four-year college, university, or technical college located in the United States in any field of study leading to a degree.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Competition: Lancaster County

Must be a high school senior at any Lancaster County High School OR a current undergraduate who graduated from a Lancaster County High School, OR be a current resident of Lancaster County (except for the McKonly & Asbury Scholarship, applicants can graduate from any United States high school OR be residents from anywhere outside of Lancaster County, so long as they are enrolled in any of the designated colleges).

Plan to enroll in full-time at an accredited two-four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the united states for the entire upcoming academic year.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale of equivalent.

A student can be a recipient/renewal student of one award per year

Competition: Lancaster County

Seniors interested in pursuing a career in STEM Depending on the number of applicants, preference may be towards those interested in STEM professions in the Architectural / Engineering / Construction industry.

Competition: PA State

A large collection of nationally-based scholarships.

Competition: National

A listing of various county and state scholarships.

Competition: Lancaster CountyPA State

Applications are open to first generation immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will help cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.

Scholars also receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation up to a maximum of $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that Dreamer students face daily.

The award follows students through the completion of a bachelor’s degree and is renewable each year. Recipients must meet the continuing eligibility criteria and renew the award in June.

Competition: National

For female students in Pennsylvania who are considering careers related to transportation.

Competition: PA State