Scholarships

Applicants must be of diverse ethnic background, express a financial need and plan to major in business administration, communications, information technology or marketing in college. A minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience is required. 2.5 GPA required along with recommendations and a 500-word essay. Students should turn in completed application packets to their counselor in East C133 or JP 121.

Competition: McCaskey

For PA and NJ students pursuing a degree in the field of Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA required along with essays and recommendations.

Competition: National

For Lancaster County seniors. 2.0 GPA and specific recommendations are required.

Competition: Lancaster County

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

For high school students graduating in 2022. The Scholarship Program was created to celebrate and reward the effort students put into getting ready for college. The Scholarship Program seeks to clarify the complex college planning process and motivate and reward students to prepare for college with scholarships based on their efforts and action. Requires creating a College Board account.

Competition: National

Open to all high school students who are legal residents of the United States. Applicants must: (1) have recognized a need or a problem in their community, (2) have determined a way to address this need or solve this problem, (3) have developed an action plan so as to address the need or solve the problem. The action plan must be a unique project developed by the student, not a project developed by an established group of which the student is a member.

Competition: National

For Lancaster County high school seniors who are actively pursuing post-secondary training or education in a trade or technical field. Essays and recommendation required.

Competition: Lancaster County

For any student who resides in Lancaster County who has reached the age of 16, but is not older than 19, by January 31, 2021, has done his/her volunteer work in Lancaster County, is not the son or daughter of a Junior League member, and has at least a “C” average this year and the previous academic year.

Competition: Lancaster County

Two nursing scholarships will be awarded ($1000 each) for applicants from Lancaster and Chester Counties who will be entering the nursing profession upon their 2021 graduation from high school. Completed applications should be submitted to your school counselor who will then forward to the Selection Committee.

Competition: Lancaster County

Requires submitting an essay of less than 250 words.

Competition: National

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

Competition: National

For PA high school seniors pursuing a career in Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Management, Business Communications, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Computer/Technology, or Secretarial/Admin. Assistant. 3.0 GPA required in addition to essay and recommendation.

Competition: PA State

For Lancaster County students who are or will be continuing education or trade-related certification directly related to the RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INDUSTRY, including, but not limited, to the following building trades: electrical; plumbing; carpentry; cabinetmaking; HVAC; CADD; masonry; painting; sheet metal; mechanical; equipment operation; and safety management.

Competition: Lancaster County

For Lancaster County seniors OR students enrolled in ROTC. Requires three letters of recommendation and completion of five brief narrative summaries.

Competition: Lancaster County

A listing of various scholarships available to Lancaster County residents.

Competition: Lancaster County

For students planning to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community or state college for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students must be pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential in one of the specified fields of study.

Competition: National

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

Competition: McCaskey

For high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino heritage having a minimum 2.8 GPA

Competition: National

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 graduating seniors attending a two- or four-year community college, college, or university. The college or university does not have to be in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students attending a technical school are not eligible. Applicants must be a PSECU member by December 31, 2020 to be eligible to apply for the 2021 scholarship.

Competition: PA State

Earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for your achievements as early as 9th grade

Competition: National

A scholarship resource that performs background checks on every scholarship. Students' data is secure and a chance exists for actually receiving money.

Competition: National

Includes over 30 scholarship opportunities for individuals within the LGBTQ community.

Competition: National

For seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA living within 50 miles of Leola. Essay, recommendation and letter of college acceptance required.

Competition: PA State

Thanks to a generous donation of over $8,000 from Willow Valley Communities, School District of Lancaster is able to provide support for students in their transition to post-secondary training. This funding can be used for application fees, housing deposits, SAT testing, and program supplies. This is not limited to 2 or 4 year college programs; funds can be used for short term training programs as well. Funds are on a first come, first served basis. Students interested in taking advantage of the funding must complete the electronic request form which includes providing a bill for payment or a receipt for reimbursement.

Competition: McCaskey

For students in 9th-12th grade. Requires submitting 2000 word essay to the Gettysburg College Jewish Studies Committee.

Competition: National

Awarded to outstanding high school graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited, four-year college or university . This program provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services.

Competition: National

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

Competition: PA State

For seniors having a parent who is a member of the United Steelworkers, District 10.

Competition: PA State