2021 Diversity Scholarship by Fulton Bank Amount: $1,500 Deadline: February 28, 2021
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
Download Application2021 Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship Amount: $100 - $5,000 Deadline: March 29, 2021
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
How to ApplyAchievement Award Scholarship by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Amount: $4,000 Deadline: March 19, 2021
For Lancaster County seniors. 2.0 GPA and specific recommendations are required.
Competition: Lancaster County
Download ApplicationBigSun Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: June 19, 2021
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
How to ApplyCollege Board Opportunity Scholarships Amount: $0 - $40,000 Deadline: February 28, 2021
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
How to ApplyCommunity Contribution Scholarship Amount: $1,500 - $7,000 Deadline: July 26, 2021
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
How to ApplyDebbie Stremmel Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Deadline: April 3, 2021
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
Download ApplicationDeborah P. Altman Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: March 15, 2021
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
How to ApplyErvin L. Steele Nursing Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 12, 2021
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
Download ApplicationEStudentLoan Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 31, 2021
Going Merry Amount: $0 - $5,000 Deadline: August 15, 2021
This is a scholarship search tool involving: • Career Goals • Overcoming a Challenge • Community Service • Social Media
Competition: National
How to ApplyHermine Solt Student Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: March 1, 2021
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
How to ApplyLancaster Building Industry Foundation Scholarship Amount: $500 - $1,000 Deadline: March 26, 2021
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
Download ApplicationLancaster Chapter of MOAA Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 31, 2021
For Lancaster County seniors OR students enrolled in ROTC. Requires three letters of recommendation and completion of five brief narrative summaries.
Competition: Lancaster County
Download ApplicationLancaster County Community Foundation Scholarships Amount: $500 - $2,000 Deadline: February 4, 2021
A listing of various scholarships available to Lancaster County residents.
Competition: Lancaster County
How to ApplyLockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program Amount: $6,600 Deadline: March 11, 2021
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
How to ApplyMcCaskey High School Scholarship/Award Application Deadline: February 28, 2021
For McCaskey seniors who are interested in nominating themselves for scholarships/awards.
Competition: McCaskey
How to ApplyMcDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Deadline: February 3, 2021
For high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino heritage having a minimum 2.8 GPA
Competition: National
How to ApplyMLK Scholarship Amount: $5,000 - $20,000 Deadline: April 9, 2021
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
How to ApplyPSECU Scholarship Amount: $2,000 - $8,000 Deadline: February 27, 2021
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
How to ApplyRaiseMe Deadline: August 15, 2021
Earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for your achievements as early as 9th grade
Competition: National
How to ApplyScholars App Deadline: December 31, 2020
A scholarship resource that performs background checks on every scholarship. Students' data is secure and a chance exists for actually receiving money.
Competition: National
How to ApplyScholarships for LGBTQ Youth Amount: $500 - $30,000 Deadline: June 10, 2021
Includes over 30 scholarship opportunities for individuals within the LGBTQ community.
Competition: National
How to ApplyScott and Hoffnagle Scholarship Fund Amount: $2,500 - $7,500 Deadline: May 15, 2021
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
How to ApplySDoL Post-Secondary Transition Funding Amount: $50 - $450 Deadline: May 20, 2021
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
How to ApplySecond Annual Georges Lieber Essay Contest on Resistance Amount: $200 - $1,000 Deadline: March 29, 2021
For students in 9th-12th grade. Requires submitting 2000 word essay to the Gettysburg College Jewish Studies Committee.
Competition: National
Download ApplicationThe Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars Program Amount: $30,000 Deadline: February 1, 2021
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
How to ApplyThe Orrstown Bank Foundation Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 5, 2021
For high school seniors in Lancaster and other PA and MD counties. Requires essay, SAT scores and 3 letters of recommendation.
Competition: PA State
Download ApplicationUnited Steelworkers Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 Deadline: March 15, 2021
For seniors having a parent who is a member of the United Steelworkers, District 10.
Competition: PA State
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