Wilson Area High School Guidance Office
The following scholarships have a May 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.
Arbor Insurance Group 2025 Scholarship
Submit a short video (max 30 seconds), that explains how you support your community and why it is important to you
Provide proof of enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year by submitting a copy of your most recent report card
Provide a copy of your most recent High School Transcript
Submit a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your involvement in the local community
Complete application at: https://www.arborinsurancegroup.com/scholarship/
DEADLINE to apply is May 30, 2025. Scholarship is $1500.00
2nd Head Start Alumni Scholarship
Must have previously participated in a Head Start / Early Head Start Program
Must be accepted to a college/university, trade school, or vocational school
Application must be completed with all required attachments
Criteria includes academic, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, personal achievements and leadership roles
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WDditEu0ZXSMRoAomC8EbYo50FW0eVXk/view?usp=share_link
DEADLINE is Friday May 09, 2025. Scholarship is $2500.00
Easton Rotary Young Person of the Year
Demonstrate the Rotary Ideal of "Service above Self" in school, community, and family activities
Apply online at https://www.eastonrotary.com/young-person-info
Must have an adult (teacher, counselor, etc.) nominate as well online.
DEADLINE is May 23, 2025 Scholarship is $1,000
Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township
Sgt Carl J. Brown School Courage Award
Students from 9th to 12th grade are eligible
Essay required, 500 words or less, typed, only one page
Examples: Performing life saving CPR or the Heimlich maneuver on another student or staff member
Seeking prompt medical attention which resulted in the saving of another's life
Timely intervention for a fellow student who was at risk of self-harm
Promptly reporting a potential act of school violence which was thwarted as a result of the willingness to come forward
Placing yourself at personal risk after having come to the aid of a fellow student who was the victim of verbal or physical abuse
Any alternate acts of bravery or courage
Exceptional courage in school or at a school sponsored event
Alternate acts of bravery and courage
Complete application and submit to guidance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uFzDwgnB771D5LkEiEq5Cg4tSooapthx/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is the end of May. Scholarship is $500
Northampton County 2024 Conservation District Scholarship Award
Applicant must be enrolled in a Pennsylvania College or University for the fall and declare a major in environmental or agricultural science, or a related field. College acceptance letter required.
Essay of 500 words required using Times New Roman and 14 pt font
Two letters of recommendation required
Transcript required
List of accomplishments, activities/clubs achieved throughout high school
Incomplete applications will not be accepted!
Apply with: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yd5yJfaW5ULywZ7_bZgQgizCHEiUDDbw/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE to apply is May 1, 2025 Up to $2000 of scholarships offered
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 05/01, as a Counselor evaluation sheet is required
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw99BXXO1IWEQTB4VU5UTXJ2VmM/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-LlWbgETCJO1cyM3zXc04uw
DEADLINE for submission to Guidance is May 9, 2025. Scholarship is $1000
Portuguese American Club Scholarship 2025
Must be of Portuguese ancestry
At least one parent must be a member of the Portuguese American Club
Must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college/university, or trade school program
Click on link and print application, complete and return to Guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2sqZyguZNNeXuk2edK0K7VQIlp0ZdA-/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE is May 21, 2025
Portuguese Heritage Day Scholarship 2025
Applicant must be of Portuguese ancestry such as mother, father, maternal or paternal grandparent
Applicant must be awaiting acceptance or already been accepted as a full time student to any 2 or 4 year college/university
Must be a graduating senior, class of 2025
Must live in the Lehigh Valley
Must submit a current transcript, most recent report card, and current class schedule with application
Recipient will have a check awarded to the University/College they are committed to
Only completed and signed applications will be accepted
All information must be accurate for consideration, any inaccurate information will disqualify the applicant
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LkPLMimcC3oBLR-Y2UzFHyLnNDTT52Cz/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE date is May 16, 2025 Scholarship amount is unknown