March
March Scholarships
The following scholarships have a March 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 Association of University Women
Financial Need
Academic merit
Application information is online at: https://easton-pa.aauw.net/about/easton-branch-scholarships/
The application is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEek9BcUpUWkxiZlU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-tXD9sMuYMyhVQUEiCz66Jg
DEADLINE is March 29, 2024
Avona Elementary School PTA Scholarship
Must have attended Avona Elementary grades 1 to 4 or 5 sometime during elementary years for at least 3 years
Must be in the top 1/2 of the class
Must be involved in some extra-curricular activities such as work, church, volunterism, etc.
Essay is required
Print out application, complete & return to Guidance BEFORE deadline date.
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWESjdmTDFtVzQwMzA/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-jhGcF0fheiYL6HZBYT5aJw
DEADLINE is March 30, 2024. Scholarship is $500
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Allentown Alumnae Chapter
African American High School Seniors
Planning to attend college/university in 2024
Must reside in Lehigh, Northampton, or Berks County
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale
Fill out the application form at: https://forms.gle/5agLwvRoDZxh44557
DEADLINE is March 1, 2024
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
African American Business Leaders Council Scholarship Opportuny
Merit Scholarship Program Criteria:
Student in good standing maintaining a minimum of a 2.75 GPA or higher.
Demonstrate Community Service
Plan to attend an accredited post secondary educational program in the fall
Click on the link, complete the application BEFORE the deadline date for this scholarship
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/scholarships.html
DEADLINE is March 30, 2024
Women's Business Council Scholarship Opportunities
Merit Scholarship Program Criteria:
Be a student in good standing at her high school and must have maintained an overall 3.0 GPA.
Demonstrated community service
Plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational program during the following academic year.
Be an employee or the daughter of an employee of a business or organization that is a current member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Children of the chamber staff, WBC Board, or the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.*
Click on the link, complete the application BEFORE the deadline date for this scholarship
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/wbc-scholarships.html
DEADLINE is March 31, 2024
Horatio Alger 2024 Scholarship
This is a State and National Scholarship with eligibility to win upwards of $10,000
Must be a high school junior planning to attend a 4 year college/university for a Bachelors degree
Must demonstrate critical financial need, preferably $55,000 annual family income or below
Must be involved in co-curricular and/or community activities
Minimum GPA of 2.0 required
Application MUST be completed online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/
One letter of support required from an adult who knows you, and this must be completed online
Official transcript required
Copy of parent/guardian Federal Tax Return required
DEADLINE March 15, 2024. Please read carefully.
Key Club - Kiwanis 2024 Scholarship
Must be a Key Club senior planning to attend college in the fall
Academic achievement and extra-curricular activities considered
Transcript and counselor recommendation required
Complete application online, and return to guidance, or Mr. Poticher BEFORE the deadline date. MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON THE KEY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YsFCTJ39gkMzAKbzxAJJdwOK0fz0LuLX/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is March 27, 2024. Four Scholarships will be awarded between schools at $2000 each
Lehigh Valley PA Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Must be a Senior planning to major in engineering in college
Application to be completed online at http://www.lvpspe.org/scholarships
Submit application via email to scholarship@lvpspe.org email address, or via USPS mail to address listed on link above
Include your email address and your Guidance Counselor information with application submission
DEADLINE is March 10, 2024 (2nd Sunday in March). Scholarships are $2000 each.
Palmer & Geraldine Knickerbocker Performing Arts Scholarship
This scholarship(s) shall go to a minimum of 1 senior outstanding musician and/or 1 senior outstanding senior member of the drama club who is presently in good standing with the Wilson Area High School Marching Band and/or the Wilson High School Drama Club.
The scholarship(s) shall be awarded in an amount of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars per each recipient.
Financial need shall not be part of the criteria.
Click on the link, print out and complete the application, and return it to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgJVf7BxPMc-rueaVNVdCQZYCRLEeNdN/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE date is March 31, 2023. Scholarship is $1000
Pennsylvania Association of Educational Office Professionals (PAEOP)
Hermine Solt Student Scholarship
Must be pursuing an education at a 2 or 4 year school in the business field (Examples include: accounting, business administration/communication, management/international, marketing, computer technology/secretarial/administrative assistant.)
Leadership, service to school/community with good attendance, volunteer activities, extra-curriculars (submit lists)
Financial need
Academic performance, minimum 3.0 GPA (transcript required)
Letter of recommendation from business teacher or counselor
Essay of approximately 250 words
Acceptance letter showing Business Major
Apply at https://www.paeop.com/
DEADLINE is March 1, 2024 Scholarship is $500
Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association Scholarship (PenSPRA)
Must be a senior planning to pursue a career in a communications field (journalism, English, public
relations, advertising, graphic arts, etc.)
Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted or applied to a 2/4 year college/university
Transcript, two letters of recommendation required
Essay of 250-500 words explaining why applicant chose to pursue a career in the communications field
Apply at https://penspra.com/page-18192
DEADLINE is March 31, 2024 $1000.00
Star Community Health Scholarship
For Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton area high school seniors.
Essay required
Must be attending a 2 or 4 year post high school institution
Scholarship recipients may participate in a weeklong internship at one of our health centers during the summer of 2024
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cEalESo8pGdPfvZ3mg4gFIrfqEEWG53k/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE to apply is March 14, 2024. Scholarships offered are $1000 each, up to 6 will be presented
St Lukes Extraordinary Athlete Scholarship
List all sports involved in throughout high school
GPA of 100.00 or better
Must be enrolling into a Health Care or Rehabilitation Science related program
Answer two essay questions
Proof of acceptance in your major at a college/university or trade school
Possibility of between 1 and 5 scholarships given with a total of $5000.00 issued
Scholarship application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wl_1ebO3mi2fn5UrEuqi0t8nAjgFbDaV/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114271738741917161435&rtpof=true&sd=true
DEADLINE is March 20, 2024.
United Steelworkers Hugh Carcella Memorial Scholarship
Parent/Guardian must be a District 10 Union Member, or Retired Union Member
SAT and/or ACT scores required (if taken)
Official High School Transcript required
Letters of recommendation are recommended
Applications may be obtained, upon request, from participating Local Unions
Click on this link for specific information on how to obtain/apply for this Scholarship https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fv5gLuaciiqcjNphbHJ6zkoYh4a__G0_/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is March 15, 2024. Scholarship will total $4000, given at $1000 a year x 4 years
Williams Township Elementary School PTA Scholarship
Must have attended Williams Township Elementary grades 1- 4 or 5 at least a minimum of 3 years
Must be in the top 1/2 of the class
Must be involved in extra-curricular activities such as work, church, volunteerism, etc.
Essay is required
Print out application, complete and return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEaG91SHJ6WW5wczA/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-N8G-F5rWqA0Dc7wVjMIbFQ
DEADLINE to apply is March 30, 2024. Scholarship is $500
Wilson Area Intermediate School PTA Scholarship
Must have attended WAIS for at least 3 years and plan to attend college
Essay is required, choose from list on application
Must have a good academic record
Must be attending WAHS full time, or WAHS and CIT (if applicable)
If you are applying for the Financial Aid Scholarship, must supply Income Tax Information
Print out and complete application, return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEUGlHNkZyc2RzMlU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-XPDfK4VYEAaUC-mZ_dh6Cg
DEADLINE to apply is March 30, 2024. Scholarship is $500. Multiple Scholarships may be offered
Wilson Area Partners in Education Foundation (WAPE) Scholarship
Community service and school involvement
Three (3) one page letters of recommendation
Transcript required with GPA
Written essay
Click on link, print application, complete and return to guidance BEFORE the deadline date https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOeXdHXgVK3sgKsafSny2AmtUuKAWGXm/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is March 10, 2024 Scholarship is $1000
Wilson Borough Elementary School PTA Scholarship
Must have attended WBES grades 1 - 4 or 5, a minimum of at least 3 years
Must be in the top 1/2 of the class
Must be involved in extra-curricular activities such as work, church, volunteerism, etc.
Essay is required
Print and complete application, return to Guidance BEFORE the deadline date
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEdzh6NGd0b1pwdjg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Mwo6XWih9DespZ8U_u1MDA
DEADLINE to apply is March 30, 2024. Scholarship is $500