Scholarship Opportunities
2024-2025 Scholarship Bulletin
Seniors,
Welcome to your senior year! This bulletin contains information that will assist you with various scholarship opportunities. The scholarships posted will be from various places such as community groups, websites, and other organizations. Please share this bulletin with your parent or guardian. Scholarships are organized by the month in which they are due.
Please observe all deadlines since most organizations, colleges and universities offering scholarships or awards will NOT accept late applications. Be sure you are aware if transcripts or letters of recommendation are needed with each application. Remember, you must give the Guidance Department one week to process a transcript request. The scholarship market is very competitive: do not disqualify yourself by missing a deadline. It is your responsibility to submit all required materials when submitting an application either to the committee or Mrs. Staffen.
The college/university is a primary source of scholarships and each college has its own financial aid program. Please remember to check college websites for available scholarships.
Lastly, good luck as you begin the college and scholarship application process. It takes time, hard work, and patience, but your future self will thank you!
-Mrs. Staffen
FREE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Pittsburgh Foundation: http://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship_search
http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
http://www.legion.org/scholarships
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com
https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-scholarships-trade-schools-pennsylvania
Useful Post -Secondary Planning Websites
http://www.campustours.com/ (Includes video tours and interactive campus maps)
http://www.collegeclicktv.com/ (Browse hundreds of college and university videos, compare colleges, hear student reviews, etc.)
http://www.collegemajors101.com/
http://www.collegegrazing.com/(Comprehensive website that includes a survey to determine if you are ready for college, self-assessment surveys, etc.)
http://www.collegesolved.com/ (College selection process made easier and more personal through a host of interactive features)
http://www.collegebasics.com/ Provides many articles to help with college admissions)
http://www.armedforcescareers.com/ (Military Careers)
Job Corps
Job Corps is a FREE government training program that pays for your tuition, books, supplies, gas card/bus pass and clothing allowance at CCAC. It also pays a monthly stipend to attend classes. * You must be eligible for the Pell Grant for this opportunity. Eligibility is determined through applying for your FAFSA.
Contact: http://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov
Pittsburgh Technical College
Offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for accepted students
https://www.ptcollege.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships
The College Board
Offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for completed steps in the college application process
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM110805-&rid=47596321
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Scholarship Fund Deadline: Nov. 30, 2024
Scholarship available to students who have been employed at Member Clubs of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association for at least two seasons. This includes employees in the clubhouse, the golf shop, golf course, swimming pool or tennis courts. See Mrs. Staffen for an application.
BUD LUTTY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Deadline: Dec. 31,2024
Preliminary applications are being accepted for the Bud Lutty Scholarship Competition for the Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 school year. All applications must be received by the Fund Office on or before December 31, 2024. Bud Lutty Charitable Scholarship Eligibility Senior who are either employees or dependents of employees of these contributing employers are eligible.
Participating Employers:
Allegheny College/Parkhurst, Holiday Park Shop n Save, Tops Friendly Markets, Brownsville Road Shop n Save, McDonald Giant Eagle, Butler Farm Market, Inc., Canonsburg Shop n Save, Carlow College Cafeteria/Compass Group, Community Super Market, Coudersport Shop n Save, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., DuBois Logistics, LLC, Ford City Riverside, Haymaker Shop n Save, Mountaineer Park, Inc., Penn Township Giant Eagle, Russellton Shop n Save, Scozio’s Bakery Shop, Slippery Rock Giant Eagle, Sysco Food Services, Einstein Bagel & Coffee Cart/Compass Group, Schenley Hall/Compass Group, Toms Riverside Markets, U of PGH Johnstown/Compass Group, UFCW, Local 1776KS, WD,UFCW, Local 1776KS, WD Health Fund, Valesky’s, Verona Giant Eagle, West Kittanning Shop n Save, Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. White Oak Giant Eagle
Deadline December 31, 2024 (The earlier the application is received the smoother the submission process will be.)
See/email Mrs. Staffen for an application.
Olympus Energy STEM Scholarship for Underrepresented Students Due: January 31, 2025
This scholarship aims to support outstanding high school seniors pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander; and plan to enroll as either part-time or full-time at an accredited two or four-year university or vocational-technical school.
The scholarship application period will open on November 1st, 2024, and close on January 31st, 2025. Applications will be available after November 1st on olympusenergy.com
Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools Due: February 1, 2025
William and Deborah Pettigrew Scholarship is offered to a high school student who wishes to attend college to become a teacher. Student must have a cumulative high school 2.5 GPA or better and must be accepted for enrollment to a four-year institution for teacher preparation.
See/email Mrs. Staffen for an application.
Good Orthodontics Scholarship Due: Feb. 24, 2025
Scholarship available to past or present patients of Good Orthodontics. The essay "How My GOOD Smile Has Influenced My Life" should be submitted directly to one of the offices. You can contact Good Orthodontics if you had additional questions regarding this scholarship.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Due: March 1, 2025
2024 high school student athletes can apply. The criteria for selection are as follows: high academic achievement, financial need, athletic ability at the varsity level and anticipated June 2025 graduation. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship(Lions of District 14M) Due: March 1, 2025
Recognizing Humanitarian Qualities 2024 – 2025 Academic Year Five (5) scholarships are being offered to high school graduating seniors, residing within the boundaries of Lions District 14-M, which is comprised of Fayette, Greene, Somerset, and Washington Counties Pennsylvania. One scholarship from each county will be awarded. In addition, an additional scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior at large from any of the four counties. The five (5) $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to seniors that exemplify characteristics espoused by Lions Clubs International: • Creates and fosters a spirit of understanding among peoples of the world • Promotes the principles of good government and good citizenship • Takes an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and/or moral welfare of the school and community • Serves the school or community without personal financial reward Preference will be given to applicants who are members in good standing of a Leo Club. The scholarship is intended to assist with tuition, housing, or books. The scholarship is not necessarily intended for the top academic student. Lionism occurs at all levels of the GPA spectrum. Only members of the Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship Committee will view the applications. All personal information will be held in confidentiality. The Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship Committee will inform the recipients of the scholarships. Presentation of the checks, in the amount of $1,000.00, made payable to the student will be made at the District14-M Youth Awards on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Venue 67 Event Center, 67 Connellsville St. Uniontown, PA 15401 Information: • A copy (UNOFFICIAL COPIES ACCEPTED) of your High School Transcript must accompany this application. • Proof of acceptance in an accredited school of higher education must accompany this application. • Failure to comply with requirements/falsification of information will result in the application being disqualified!
See/email Mrs. Staffen for an application.
Lions Young Ambassador of the 21st Century Award Due: March 1, 2025
2024 – 2025 Application Form The Award is open to students in grades 8 – 12 who reside in Fayette, Greene, Somerset, or Washington Counties. Three (3) Awards (1st - $500.00, 2 nd - $300.00, and 3 rd - $200.00) will be presented at the Youth Youth Awards on April 5, 2025 at Venue 67 Event Center, 67 Connellsville St., Uniontown, PA 15401 Applications must be received by March 1, 2025, to be eligible for consideration.
See/email Mrs. Staffen for an application.
Washington County Chapter Of School Retirees Scholarship Due: April 2, 2025
The PASR is an association of retired school employees dedicated to the promotionof public educationin Pennsylvaia. The Washington County Chapter will offer two scholarships to two seniors graduating from a Washington County school district and majoring in education. Please turn in applications early so that they can be received by the April 2nd deadline.
See/email Mrs. Staffen for the application.
EpilepsyAssociation of Western and Central PA Due: April 7, 2025
Students who have epilepsy/seizure disorder going to post high school education or vocational travning are eligible to apply. See Mrs. Staffen for the application. or visit the website at wwww.eawcp.org/programs/scholarships/