April
April Scholarships
The following scholarships have an April deadline date and must be submitted to Guidance or online BEFORE that date to be considered.
If a scholarship is light in color it is NOT currently available.
American Society of Highway Engineers - East Penn Section
Three Scholarships are available
Must be a senior planning to major in Civil Engineering or Civil/Construction Engineering Technology
Cumulative GPA, and any/all honors or activities are considered
Essay on career goals required, grammar/neatness/spelling considered
Counselor or math/science teacher recommendation required and must be emailed by the teacher or counselor to be considered valid!
Complete application at, http://www.eastpenn.ashe.pro/ and inform guidance and/or give recommendation form BEFORE the deadline date
OR, print the application and print or email the Recommendation to send to your teacher or counselor here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cI_0WWnUp6nL3QanpyUasswrKG0LB21h/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cIEYe6H_5SnF45qwblyj1ZgsGshnziSq/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 8, 2024. Scholarships are for $5000 each, with a minimum of 3 issued.
Andrea Lynn Brown Memorial Scholarship
Must be a member of the Marching Band or a Band Front Member
Must be planning to attend college after graduation
Click on link, print application, complete, and submit to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEVmtWeEdWcnRMZm8/viewusp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Qwo7kYqIcr9XaFPnDUBDHg
DEADLINE is April 5, 2024. Scholarship is $500
Andrew Budraitis Foundation Scholarship
Applicant plans to major in or study a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Field.
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Priority given to applicants who demonstrate Financial Need
Two awards presented, 1st to a graduating senior planning to attend a two or four year institution; 2nd to a veteran
Apply availability begins 03/01/2024 at: https://budraitisfoundation.org/scholarships/
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bP01Mcrr8gqs1TOKN28owTmWPDj5wZ-a/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 30, 2024 Scholarship is $7500.00
Barry L. Bush Memorial Scholarship
Essay of 500 words or less on planning a career in law enforcement
List school activities and clubs, community service, church activities, etc.
List all honors and/or awards
Transcript and report card required
Two personal/character reference letters
Click on link, print out and complete application, return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEX0JlQUtRMk9TUUk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-P75DJR_rOxQxt9XNONAMfg
DEADLINE is April 03, 2024. Scholarship is $2000
Captain Christopher Scott Seifert Memorial Scholarship
Top 25% of the class
Community/school service, leadership
Essay: What it means to be an American
Click on link, print out and complete application, return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEU2xSdU1BMVo0QUk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-6G6LyVPIE51XMlNBiRDv0w
DEADLINE is April 20, 2024. Scholarship is $4000
Christa Casciole Maholick Memorial Scholarship (Class of 86)
Minimum 250 word essay on dealing with cancer
Community service/volunteering, extra-curricular activities
Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university, trade school
Click on link, print application, complete, and submit to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEVEZraDhlVk51T28/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-A5hWjzGjpqU6zQGdO_-JNg
DEADLINE is April 01, 2024. Scholarship is for $500
Cindy R. Kent Memorial Scholarship
Must have played at least 3 years of football during high school
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college/university
Essay of 300 words about what dedication means to you and how you apply it to sports and your years at Wilson
Click on link, print out and complete application, return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEUzc1NmYtU3dQSU0/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-09mujLq-mEskXU8vLZZJ5Q
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Don and Phyllis Rush Scholar-Athlete Award
GPA of 3.5 or better (guidance to attach Transcript)
Must have been involved in athletics during high school
Proof of enrollment in a 2 or 4 year college/university, or trade/technical/business school
Click on link, print out and complete application, return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-wwLcViQWL97CU_uS-CpqNY8mZmBtdY/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024 Scholarship is $1500
Dr Arnold E Newman Memorial Scholarship
Must be attending Kutztown University majoring in English
Must type a one page essay, "Why Kutztown, Why English"?
Click on the link, print application, complete, and submit to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEUkRKNXlUR2lNelU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-PdVMOxkdnvkDAsgRtwwWQ
DEADLINE is April 05, 2024
Dunkin Donuts Scholarships
Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study
Dunkin will distribute a total of 20 scholarships, 5 of which are for Dunkin employees, the remaining 15 are open to the general public.
Learn more about applying and apply at: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dunkinphilly/
Let guidance know when/if you apply!
DEADLINE to apply is April 15, 2024. $5000 scholarships
Easton Emergency Squad "Bryan Engle Memorial" Scholarship
Must be majoring in the medical field or law enforcement
Click on link, print application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEYXhQc1hNTFhVT3M/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-rWB2G0Lsyg5hnspCGNVYbg
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Easton UNICO Scholarship
Must be of Italian origin
Essay of 500 words or less required "What my Italian Heritage means to me".
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return BEFORE the deadline date
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1znsbz0GRUb6ykcjU1XLtSOwCvjOu8bvP/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 1, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Elaine Young McQuillin Memorial Scholarship
Must be a Band or Band Front member
Academics considered
Community service, School activities, Leadership roles considered
Be a responsible, kind, honest, and helpful person
Financial need
Must be college bound: 4 year / 2 year / trade or technical school
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZLh8aGN3eNUKqTwe-r6dbYSTTa0opQS/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 08, 2024 Scholarship is $2500
Hugh P. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
Must be involved and proficient in sports and academics
Must be planning to attend college to major in science, engineering, chemistry/physics/biology,
computer science
Click on link, print out application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEZzhtc1ozVDNtV00/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-W7shQNRGOshH8HKUY7WrTA
DEADLINE is April 10, 2022. Scholarship is $1000
Jen Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship
Must be planning to attend college and major in education
Essay and GPA of 2.5 or higher required
Click on link, print out and complete application, return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/15-J_fVGyDla3eZFrM8E5hiN921jiSn8J/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024. Scholarship is $500
Julia Ellen Smickle Memorial Scholarship
Academics and extra-curricular activities considered
Essay of 250 words required regarding Mrs. Smickle's Obituary
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEeTNQVGJhelR0b28/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-CDFvuIS89gEM5Uhoy37kPw
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
King's Lawncare Penn State Scholarship
Proof of enrollment/acceptance to Penn State University
Essay required
Financial need
Community service
School activities, leadership roles
Complete application and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_drpVS8XpmfFL0w4Hx7R5salQr5VzhHt/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024 Scholarship is $3000.00
Lehigh Valley Adult Services Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior in the year of the award
Applicant must be a student of color
Applicant must have a 2.8 GPA or better
Applicant must be enrolling in a 4 year college / university
Applicant must be planning to major in a social services field
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfi022IvCDsg3lepQihV6nOJW9T2crzM/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 7, 2024. Scholarship is for $1000 or $2000, to be determined each year
Lehigh Valley Water Suppliers Scholarship 2023
Must be a graduating senior in the top half of the class
Participation in environmental or science activities (water-related preferred)
Participation in civic, community, volunteer, or extra-curricular activities
Acceptance at an accredited college, university, or vocational school
Complete application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEckN0Zjc5UndaYlU/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-8FP3kO7ScKs5lhbfamsWhQ
DEADLINE is April 01, 2024. Scholarship is two at $1000 each
Michael Williams Memorial Scholarship
Must be pursuing a science based career of study i.e. Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, etc.
Essay of 500 words required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0c0jXd7CldUgCP8uFnwNcJwXYuGCNvf/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 05, 2024. Scholarship is $250
Nathan RW Burke Memorial Scholarship
Must be planning to attend trade/technical school, 2-year or 4-year school
Financial need
Academics
Community service, school activities, leadership
Essay required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcsIk6sSRtDmGrXxNsTILBA7_GSC16AR/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 01, 2024. Scholarship is $1000.
Northampton County Republican Women's Scholarship
Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher
Must have community or volunteer service
Must be planning to continue your education
Essay is required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date. https://drive.google.com/file/d/192YaiSuxFqjmVuHsRTSFg14If7Eh01vr/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE date is April 7, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
Palmer Township Business, Industrial and Professional Association 2024 Scholarship
Palmer BIP
Applicant must be a senior planning to further their education
Parent, Guardian, or Grandparent must be a member of the BIP -or-
Parent, Guardian, or Grandparent is employed by a member of the BIP -or-
Applicant is employed by or interning with a member of the BIP
Must be submitted to Counseling Office by no later than 04/01, as a Counselor evaluation sheet is required
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eTVaYH7lHKcKAKId7xg7tZEoEiHnXHvt/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE for submission to Guidance is April 1, 2024, and completed submission is April 15, 2024 Scholarship is $1000
PASR - Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees - Northampton County Chapter
Must be a HS senior planning to attend a 4 year college/university to pursue a career in the field of education (teacher, counselor, administrator, school nurse, school psychologist, support staff)
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, academics are considered including grades and rank
Involvement in activities, community, leadership, work history, personal attributes
Essay of 500 word max required (typed)
Financial need
Print out application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date!
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024 Scholarship is $1000
Application link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ar1pqOAzewrewnqtiP4P2FhFvWm60n3e/view?usp=sharing
Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Must be majoring in hospitality, culinary, restaurant/lodging in college
Must be a Pennsylvania resident
DEADLINE to apply is April 1, 2024
Portuguese Heritage Day Scholarship
Must be of Portuguese ancestry such as mother, father, maternal or paternal grandparent
Must be accepted or awaiting acceptance as a full time student to any 2 or 4 year college/unversity
Must be a senior graduating in 2022 living in the Lehigh Valley
Must submit a current transcript, most recent report card, and current class schedule with application
Click on the link, print and complete application, submit to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date!
DEADLINE date is April 15, 2024.
Richard G. Lynch Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Participation in track or cross country required
Academics required
Financial need (W-2's) required
Essay required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWET1ZOZlNxR2ptYTQ/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-cwEXt4zT34KqtVlq-mehnQ
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024. Scholarship is $2000
Scholarship Association of West Easton
Must be a resident of West Easton for at least 18 months
Must be graduating from a local high school and attending a 2 or 4 year college or trade school
Financial need
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEM2xVTThteUJkUU0/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-py5_Ar2vZWSKOKCJqSIZ1A
DEADLINE is April 09, 2024. Scholarship $1000
Thomas Leroy Bohn Memorial Scholarship
Must be in the top 35% of the class by rank and GPA
Planning to pursue a career in the engineering field, electrical, etc. at a 2 yr trade, or 4 yr college/university
Community and school service, along with leadership ability a plus
Essay of 150-300 words on "What it means to be an American"
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEVEdDdjNxSmpoSXc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-8sG-b9766DG9TPI8NkNXTw
DEADLINE is April 15, 2023 Scholarship amount varies from $100-$250
Thomas Poynton, Jr Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be a WAHS Football player
Applicants must have played at least 3 years of high school football
Applicants must have played football during their senior year
Applicants may apply for all scholarships sponsored by the Wilson Warrior Football Mother's Club but will
only be eligible to receive one if there is more than one applicant
Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or trade school
Applicants must complete a 250 word essay
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TNa-sDqYlWVqoymiqTKR5h98KKUy9ZZa/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Williams Innovation Scholarship
This award is available to any WAHS senior who displays the qualities of an innovator. A person with vision and dreams, a person who can generate ideas and dreams for others as well, a leader, someone who plans to make the world a better place
Must have a minimum QPA of 100 or better
Enrolling in a 4 year college or university, majoring in an engineering, technology, science, or mathematics related field
Three paragraph essay required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-DN269Vum-09p322ut3is_foK4tCcoW/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 01, 2024. Scholarship is $10,000.
Williams / Person Nursing Scholarship
Student must be majoring in Nursing in college
Must provide proof of enrollment into a Nursing program
Scholarship is dispursed over all 4 years of college, $1000 per year
Application to be submitted to Guidance Office before Deadline Date: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mB3hkBc0Y2q9FEGO3PCgvcjHH2zM95l0/view?usp=share_link
DEADLINE is April 1, 2023. Scholarship total is $4,000
Williams Township Athletic Association Scholarship (WTAA)
A senior who has earned a WTAA Service Award
Must have participated in at least 3 years of a WTAA sport and the final year played for them or the district
Must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college/university
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7srIUEX_PPEQatIBSFwNxUb74A0g7ji/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
WAHS 2006 Football Champions Scholarship
You DO NOT need to be involved in any sports/football to apply!
Transcript, family W-2's, and an essay are required
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEYmR0U0xHNXE0VUE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-fOPSRkcCuFxSl1vVWHXKBg
DEADLINE is April 10, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
Wilson Area School District Maintenance Department Scholarship
Scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as CIT seniors providing their major is in one of the cluster areas, and they are planning to continue their education.
Cluster areas include: maintenance, mechanics, architecture, drafting, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, landscaping, etc.
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEbjE4aFNJN0NHVUk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-hvwliAO4_lP4ZupX1Pgm9A
4. DEADLINE is April 20, 2024. Scholarship is $500
Wilson Area Support Personnel Scholarship
Must be entering a vocational or technical field; or a business/office/administrative field of study in a post secondary school,
Vocational, Technical School, College or University.
Proof of acceptance, teacher recommendation required
Click on the link, print out the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEWV9NS21xVTQwdGc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-A3nLaeMILy5sCXB9-6Vlsg
4. DEADLINE is April 20, 2024 Scholarship is $250
Wilson Borough Lion's Club Scholarship for Nursing
Must be a senior planning to pursue a career in nursing
Financial need
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEWG5PQ3F6bjZFb2s/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-fg-vnKmhgBShn08U4a4K2A
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
Wilson Borough Police Association Scholarship
Must be a senior planning to pursue a career in law enforcement / criminal justice
Financial need
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEcUxWLTgtcEtJaGs/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-k80OW6ueg8ihr-ldtVi3xg
DEADLINE is April 25, 2024. Scholarship is $1000
Wilson High School Class of 1967 Scholarship
Must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEYnZZMXJ2WnRBN1E/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-31Lbyq-7SdLkUeVj9xYIGQ
DEADLINE is April 15, 2024
Wilson High School Class of 1968 Scholarship
Essay required
Financial need
One male and one female recipient will be chosen
Planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university/trade school, etc.
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJj6rzZ0_QlQ0VW_nBwqxvnHYWEt-67T/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 05, 2024 Scholarship amount is $1000 each
Wilson Varsity "W" Club Scholarship
Must be a member of the Varsity "W"
Essay required
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jf-x3Nsq5TQ75Vg9v2REfY3ef3BillHE/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is April 14, 2024. Scholarship amount varies
Wilson Youth Cheerleading Association
Open to any senior who may have participated / volunteered their time to one of the local youth cheer programs (Williams, Wilson)
Financial need required
Plan to attend a two or four year school, trade school, or technical school
Essay required "How has Cheerleading impacted our life"
To apply, click on this link and print the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HmO3Ax00eiH6xJbYXOaFqEOR6yhSPoPE/view?usp=sharing
Return the completed application to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date!
DEADLINE April 1, 2023 Scholarship is $500
Wilson Youth Soccer Association Scholarship
Must have participated in at least 3 fall seasons of soccer with WYSA
Essay (500 words), GPA, community service, and letter of recommendation required
Reside within WASD limits entire senior year
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWERHhWZzBhM2lWcVE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-SFMGZE44OwETb5ikb0-PKg
DEADLINE is April 1, 2024 Scholarship is $1000
Wilson Youth Wrestling Association Scholarship
Must be a wrestler or wrestling cheerleader or manager
Must be a member of the WYWA
Must be continuing your education in college/university, trade school/community college
Click on the link, print the application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWESXQ5V1pDYW5WckU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Dl9FF85ODg-w5eT9rxS_Lw
DEADLINE is April 1, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Youth First Scholarship (Peoples First Credit Union)
Must be a member of People First Federal Credit Union
Must be a graduating senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university or trade school
Complete application in its entirety
Acceptance letter required from college, university, or trade school
A 500-1000 word essay on current year's topic (in application)
Apply at: https://peoplefirst.com/about-us/community/youth-first-scholarship/
DEADLINE is April 1, 2024 Five $1000 scholarships awarded
Zachary Heck Memorial Scholarship
Must be planning to attend a 2 year transfer or 4 year college/university
Essay required of 250-500 word maximum
Community involvement / volunteering a must
Click on the link, print out and complete application, return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEWVNhZ2JjQno5Zkk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Re2yrbswrgcuAYlrotIsHQ
DEADLINE is April 12, 2024. Scholarship is $1000