Scholarships

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Competition: PA State

Every year, the Center awards multiple scholarships to individuals seeking to further their education in careers in construction.

To be eligible, applicants must either:
1. be a permanent resident in the Chapter’s service area which includes the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, York; or,
2. be applying to or attending a Chapter service area trade school, college or university program that is directly related to a construction career. This includes skilled trades, engineering, architecture, and construction management.

The 2026-2027 scholarship application window is open, and applications are due March 6, 2026.

Competition: PA State

This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluation of the essay submitted. You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible.

Competition: National

For high school seniors who are able to prove dedication to academic excellence and community service.

Competition: PA State

FOR 11th GRADERS who have a proven track record of demonstrated leadership in their school and/or community.
Applicants must also be enrolled in, or have taken, one or more Advanced Placement (AP) classes, International Baccalaureate (IB) classes and be available to fully participate in the year-long program and attend all dates for the Aspen Ideas Festival trip in Aspen, Colorado: June 24 - June 30, 2026.

Competition: National

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 students aged 13 and up.

Competition: National

For TWO McCaskey seniors who are pursuing a career in teaching. 2.5 GPA required.

Competition: McCaskey

Awarded to a McCaskey senior who will be majoring in the field of education.

Competition: McCaskey

For a McCaskey senior who will be attending an institution of higher education and demonstrates financial need.

Competition: McCaskey

Applicants must be Seniors in high school planning to attend a 2 to 4-year undergraduate degree program majoring in Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Marketing, or another Business-related program.

Applicants must reside and/or attend a high school that falls within a low-to-moderate income community within Fulton Bank’s 5 state footprint (DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA).

Applicants are required to submit one (1) recommendation from a person other than a family member.

Applicants are also required to submit a written essay answering the following question: “How will you use this opportunity to further your professional development and career goals?”

Once a completed application is submitted through the Fulton Bank website, a Fulton Bank representative will be in contact with the applicant to discuss next steps in the evaluation process.

The evaluation process is based on academic performance, extracurricular/community involvement, leadership ability, academic attendance/punctuality, interview performance, and desire for employment at Fulton Bank.

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

For Lancaster County high school seniors who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and wish to go into the field of education.

Competition: Lancaster County

Awarded to a McCaskey senior who
• has an cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
• exemplifies a determination of excellence in both class and community involvement
• has a positive attitude, worthy of honor

Competition: McCaskey

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

Competition: National

For students pursuing in-demand occupations at a Pennsylvania post-secondary institution. FAFSA completion required along with commitment to work in PA.

Competition: PA State

Graduating high school senior from Cumberland, Dauphin or Lancaster County schools or a student already in college that lived in Cumberland, Dauphin or Lancaster Counties
Full time attendance at a four-year college/university
Character
Foreign language major
Minimum 3.0 grade point average in foreign language course in high school and/or college
Educational goals, including use of foreign language in career

Competition: PA State

Two (2) scholarships, each for $1,000, will be made available to eligible applicants.

Eligible Applicants are limited to:
1.
Women seeking to further their education in careers in construction; and,
2.
Women who are enrolling in a trade school, college or university program that is directly related to a construction career; and
3.
Women who permanently reside in Adams, Lancaster or York County, Pennsylvania

Competition: PA State

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

The Town and Country Garden Club of Lancaster offers a scholarship for $1500.00 each year to a deserving senior who is continuing their education in the following studies:

Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Botany, Dairy Production, Environmental Control City Planning, Flora Culture, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Forestry, Wildlife Sciences and Urban Planning.

The website application should be completed: (a) Three letters of recommendation (can be from a teacher, mentor, guidance counselor, place of employment), (b) your most recent high school transcript, (c) your personal essay explaining why you have chosen this course of study, (d) a small bio about yourself and your activities should be included.
These six items should be mailed (electronic or postal) by March 15 to:

carlakellylancaster@gmail.com

Competition: Lancaster County

For graduating Lancaster County high school students who participate on the school's swimming team. 3.0 GPA required.

Competition: Lancaster County

Scholarships for PA students.

Competition: PA State

For McCaskey seniors who identify as a member of an Asia-Pacific ethnic group. 2-part essay required.

Competition: McCaskey

A listing of various scholarships available to Lancaster County residents.

Competition: Lancaster County

For high school students in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Requires submission of 60-90 second video about municipal elections. Deadline extended January 12-March 13, 2026

Competition: Lancaster County

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

For a McCaskey senior who is a single mother with financial need. 2.0 GPA required along with completed essay.

Competition:

For high school seniors in Lancaster or Lebanon counties seeking a degree in the field of nursing, Essay and letters of endorsement required.

Competition: Lancaster County

Candidates must be a student of McCaskey High School Campus, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 2.5 (unweighted) GPA if planning on attending Thaddeus Stevens and a minimum 3.0 (unweighted) GPA for all other institutions. Essay, recommendations, and other supporting documents required.

Competition: McCaskey

For McCaskey seniors who are interested in nominating themselves for scholarships/awards.

Competition: McCaskey

Awarded to a McCaskey senior who will be attending an institution of higher education and demonstrates financial need. 3.0 GPA required.

Competition: McCaskey

The PSBA Trust Student Leader Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated strong leadership and plan to pursue post-secondary education. Students may apply under one of four scholarship categories:

Frerichs Scholarship – For students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education

Marcus Scholarship – For students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in public safety, criminology, forensics, or law enforcement-related fields

H.H. Quimby Scholarship – For students who have served as a student representative to their local school board during high school

Swope Scholarship – For students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the arts

Awards are named in honor of leaders connected to the Pennsylvania Public Education Foundation, the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute, PSBA, and the PSBA Trust.
The student must be enrolled in a PSBA-member district and have attended a PSBA member district high school for a minimum of three years.
The applicant must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university upon graduation from high school.
Applicants must submit an essay, cover letter, resume, unofficial high school transcript and two letters of recommendation.
A joint letter of nomination from the district superintendent and school board president must be included with the application packet.

Competition: PA State

Applicants must:
• Have an S&T Bank Smart Start Banking account (minimum opening balance for Smart Start Banking account is $50)
• Be 24 years of age or younger
• Be a high school senior or graduate
• Plan to be enrolled or currently be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university or vocational/technical school located in the U.S.
• Enroll in the college, university or vocational/technical school of their choice in the U.S. no later than the fall of the year in which the award is given
• Provide completed application, official documentation of current grade point average (GPA), SAT/ACT scores (if applicable) and three letters of recommendation (without required documents, application will be disqualified)

Competition: National

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

The 2026 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:

One- $10,000 scholarship
Two- $1,000 scholarship
Three- $500 scholarship

It's quick and easy to apply:
No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
No minimum essay required
No lengthy application forms or application fees

Simply log on to WWW.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2026.

Competition: PA State

A large collection of nationally-based scholarships.

Competition: National

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a one-time $1,000 scholarship to two varsity softball players who
participated in the Lancaster County Girls Softball League (formerly the Donegal Rheems Girls Softball League)
and continued playing high school softball through their senior year.
The scholarships will be awarded based upon character, sportsmanship, integrity, community service, and
academic achievement. To be eligible, you must:
1) Be a member in good standing on your high school varsity softball team your senior year.
2) Plan to attend a college or trade school.
3) Have played in the Lancaster County Girls Softball League (formerly DRGSL) at the U12 and U14 levels.
4) Have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4).
5) Complete a 500-word essay on what playing softball on your Lancaster County Girls Softball League
team meant to you.
6) Submit Letters of Recommendation from your high school softball coach and a classroom teacher.
7) Submit a copy of your high school academic transcript.

Competition: Lancaster County

A listing of various county and state scholarships.

Competition: Lancaster CountyPA State

Each year, in the spirit of Christmas, we award a $10,000 scholarship to a student who submits artwork or a photograph that our judges deem most worthy of being made into a greeting card.

We kindly ask for your help this holiday season. With Christmas trees 🎄 and festive decorations 🎁 all around, we'd love for you to inspire students in your community to capture the beauty of the season. Whether through photography 📸, painting 🎨, or drawing ✏️, encourage them to submit their creative entries to our scholarship contest.

This is our 19th contest! We’re excited (and amazed) that with the conclusion of this scholarship contest we will have given away over $190,000 to help students further themselves with education.

Competition: National

For high school seniors in Lancaster and other PA and MD counties. Requires essay, transcript and 3 letters of recommendation.

Competition: PA State

OLGA RUTH STRATTON & THOMAS E WOLF SCHOLARSHIP 2026
The Salvation Army Olga Ruth Stratton and Thomas E. Wolf Scholarship funds was established to make it possible for students of low to moderate income households to attend higher education institutions to continue their academic study or to learn a trade specialty.
ELIGIBILITY:
A. Applicants must be residents of Pennsylvania, residing in Lancaster County.

B. Applicants must demonstrate a need for higher education financial assistance.

C. Applicants must be candidates for graduation from their High Schools (or for receiving a GED certificate) in the current year.

D. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

E. All applicants are required to:
1. Complete and submit the ORS/TEW Scholarship Application Forms (QR code found on next page)
2. Submit High School Transcript. If transcript does not include 12th grade, submit copies of 12 grade report cards.
3. Submit at least two (2) recommendation letters from people familiar with the applicant (i.e. teacher, principal, clergy, employer, etc.). One must be academic in nature, and one must be community service related.
4. Submit a one (1) page essay (450-500 words) stating his/her college and career goals and involvement in community service activities & initiatives including any leadership roles held.
5. If selected to do so, attend a scheduled interview with the Committee (see letter I below).

F. All required application materials must be received by the end of the day on Friday, March 15, 2026.

G. Scholarship winners must be accepted by a degree granted by college or university, or by an accredited institution of higher learning or training such as community college, trade school, nursing school, etc. to receive the scholarship fund.

H. Scholarship winners must be entering their first year of higher education in the current year.

I. Upon review of completed applications, the ORS/TEW Scholarship Committee will select students to be interviewed. Interview date will be Wednesday, March 25th.
Interviews are in person. Applicants to be scheduled for an interview will be contacted by phone and/or e-mail and must follow up with The Salvation Army staff to confirm their interview appointment time.

Competition:

For McCaskey seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Applicants must have competed for McCaskey Track and Field for a minimum of 2 seasons. Can be applied to both 4 year undergraduate studies or trade/technical school.

Competition: McCaskey

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