What is a scholarship?
2023 Catasauqua ONLY Student Scholarships
Information on other places to look for scholarships
A list of additional scholarships shared with CHS students (local, regional, and national)
Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.
That depends on each scholarship’s deadline. Some deadlines are as early as a year before college starts, so if you’re in high school now, you should be researching and applying for scholarships during the summer between your junior and senior years. But if you’ve missed that window, don’t give up! Look at scholarship information to see which ones you can still apply for now.
Each scholarship has its own requirements. The scholarship’s website should give you an idea of who qualifies for the scholarship and how to apply. Make sure you read the application carefully, fill it out completely, and meet the application deadline.
That depends on the scholarship. The money might go directly to your college, where it will be applied to any tuition, fees, or other amounts you owe, and then any leftover funds given to you. Or it might be sent directly to you in a check. The scholarship provider should tell you what to expect when it informs you that you’ve been awarded the scholarship. If not, make sure to ask.
A scholarship will affect your other student aid because all your student aid added together can’t be more than your cost of attendance at your college or career school. So, you’ll need to let your school know if you’ve been awarded a scholarship so that the financial aid office can subtract that amount from your cost of attendance (and from certain other aid, such as loans, that you might have been offered). Then, any amount left can be covered by other financial aid for which you’re eligible. Questions? Ask your financial aid office.
-Information from Federal Student Aid
These are the best scholarships to apply for because they will have the least competition!!
If you intend to apply for any of the local CATASAUQUA STUDENTS ONLY scholarships, your application must be completed and turned into the School Counseling office by Thursday, April 13th, 2023.
Please see the CHS Scholarships/Financial Aid website for more information on the criteria for each award.
MAIN CATASAUQUA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION
DUE: Thursday, April 13, 2023 by 3pm.
Your scholarship packet should be submitted to Mrs. Covelle, Mrs. Roseman, or Mrs. Frantz in the School Counseling Office. If for some reason they are not available, please turn in your scholarship packet through the Main Office.
Big Future Scholarship Directory - College is expensive, but BigFuture can help. Did you know an estimated $100 million in scholarships goes unawarded each year? Search our directory of over 10,000 scholarships to find opportunities to help pay for college. They also offer their own, Big Future $40,000 Scholarship!
CareerOneStop - Search nearly 9,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities. You can:
Look through the whole list of scholarships below, arranged in order of closest deadline
Narrow your list with "Search by keyword." Enter a keyword about the type of award you're looking for
Use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more
Other Places to Look for Scholarships:
foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
ethnicity-based organizations
your employer or your parents’ employers
SENIORS, if you plan to attend LCCC in the Fall ... you should apply for the PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP!!!
Scholarship Description:
- up to FULL TUITION and fees (after PELL Grant funding
- $500 per semester for books and supplies
- see below for more information
DEADLINE: MAY 1ST
PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
Recent high school graduates from Lehigh County school districts will have access to additional scholarships thanks to Lehigh Carbon Community College’s new Promise Scholarship Program. The program is funded through the college, which was able to set aside $2 million to create an endowment from funds originally received for capital improvements.
The scholarships will assist recent high school graduates who qualify for federal Pell grants and who are from the Lehigh County sponsoring school districts of Allentown, Catasauqua, East Penn, Parkland, Northern Lehigh, Northwestern Lehigh, Salisbury, Southern Lehigh and Whitehall-Coplay, as well as students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute from a sponsoring school district.
The program will begin with the high school graduating class of 2023. Students who enroll at LCCC after high school graduation and pursue an associate degree are eligible. The scholarship will provide up to full-time tuition and fees, after any federal Pell Grant funding, plus $500 per semester for books and supplies. The scholarship can be applied to fall and spring semesters for two years. Students do not have to meet a grade point minimum for their first semester of the scholarship, but do need to maintain a 2.5 GPA thereafter.
Students must begin the Promise program within the first two years after high school graduation. In addition, students must be registered at LCCC for the fall semester by May 15 in at least nine credits. The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Award recipients will be notified by June 15.
Students should apply for the Promise Scholarship through the general scholarship application at www.LCCC.edu/scholarships. They must also submit the FAFSA. Deadline to apply is May 1.
For more information on the Promise Scholarship or applying to LCCC, contact the Office of Admissions at 610-799-1575 or admissions@lccc.edu.
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the:
• Stephanie Olexa and Seth Weber Scholarship for Criminal Justice
• Stephanie Olexa and Seth Weber Scholarship for the Life Sciences
These scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior or community college student majoring in criminal justice or life sciences at an accredited institution for post-secondary education.
Learn more at: https://www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org/olexa-weber-scholarships/
The application for scholarships that will be awarded to students for Fall 2023 is now open. See the dates below.
• Application Period is now open | Apply Now
• Application Period Closes | Sunday, April 30, 2023
• Awards Announced | Spring 2023
Click here to access our online application system Foundant to apply.
High school seniors or those who are currently enrolled in community college are able to apply. $5,470 is available for these scholarships in 2023.
About The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
With a diverse and respected Board of Governors, the Community Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Foundation is cause-neutral and supports all areas of community needs in in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. To learn more, visit: www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org.
DESCRIPTION
PICPA High School Senior Scholarships are awarded to students attending a Pennsylvania high school interested in majoring in accounting. Other requirements are listed below. Awards are given on a competitive basis to candidates who best satisfy the requirements of high intellectual capacity, leadership potential, and an intent to pursue a career in accounting.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants are required to be currently enrolled full time at a Pennsylvania high school.
2. Applicants are required to be a senior in high school.
3. Applicants are required to provide:
o Transcript
o Faculty recommendation
o A 250 word Essay on – Why I want to pursue an accounting career
Application Deadline: April 14th
See the attached link if you are planning to major in NURSING
Application Deadline: May 1st
The Northampton County Republican Women (NCRW) are pleased to announce again this year the availability of $1,000 Scholarship Competition for an eligible senior female student pursuing a post-secondary education at a two/four year institution or trade school.
Here is our application form to be copied and distributed to interested seniors qualified to apply.
Applicants will be judged on:
1. Academics – a 3.5 average or above
2. Public service: A. Volunteer in community activities B. Form of continuing education
3. Essay as described below:
On a separate sheet of paper, in one page or less, please let us know how your secondary education / career goals relate to the following Mission Statement:
1. “To promote the interest, input, participation and election of Republican women within the political process, and at all levels of our government, for the betterment of our society and our country.”
2. Also state how your secondary education and career goals aim to preserve the heritage of the Republican Party.
Deadline to return completed application is March 31, 2023. The winner will be selected by the Board of NCRW and the successful student’s school will be notified.
All students who wish to apply should complete the information on the application document.
Thank you for your interest and participation in providing incentive to outstanding students as they continue the educational journey. Should you have any questions please call Eileen Dunn at 610-657-4423 or email at Eileen_dunn@yahoo.com.
The completed application and supporting documents should be mailed in a single packet to:
Northampton County Republican Women
C/O Eileen Dunn
926 Merrivale Road,
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Or send in an email Eileen_dunn@yahoo.com
The Elevate Foundation grants scholarship opportunities to those looking to pursue their educational goals and who may be restricted by their financial circumstances.
Deadline: May 20, 2023
Scholarship Amount: $1000+
More information: https://www.elevatefoundation.net/scholarship
I do recommend that students apply with their personal emails if their school emails block incoming messages. Applicants will receive an email from Bill@ElevateFoundation.net once their application is submitted on our website.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
DUNKIN is promoting their scholarship application which will award up to twenty (20) $5,000 scholarships to eligible students who are enrolling (part-time or full-time) in an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational-technical program upon graduation.
"Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of "well-rounded" character: positive academic record, demonstrated leadership, commitment to school and community activities, and experience in a work environment."
TO APPLY go to: learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dunkinphilly
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2023
Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was created to serve college bound students in the Whitehall area school districts of: Whitehall/Coplay and Catasauqua. Scholarship money must be used during the 2022/2023 academic year. This scholarship is available to the graduating seniors of a participating school district. This year the scholarship is being expanded to residents of Whitehall Township, Hanover Township, Coplay Borough, Catasauqua Borough and North Catasauqua Borough that are continuing their education.
Deadline for this scholarship has been extended through April 14, 2023.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a graduating senior pursuing continuing education with a “C” grade average or better a clean school record with no disciplinary infraction
OR
Be continuing their professional education
AND
Reside - in one of the following municipalities: Whitehall Township, Hanover Township, Coplay Borough, Catasauqua Borough, North Catasauqua Borough.
Plan to use funds to continue education - with a business related major or to transition into a career requiring business supplies
Extra-curricular activities, work and/or volunteer experience
Complete application
Instructions:
1.) Please fill out the application to the best of your ability (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduWTkb4keRMEe5c2e1dKrXJT8OQSw3DxlGWug5G3VYATQNsw/viewform)
2.) Upload necessary documentation, including: references, transcripts, SAT/ACT Scores, and personal essay.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kylie Adams-Weiss kyliea@lehighvalleychamber.org.
If you are pursuing ENGINEERING - APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP! The deadline is March 19th!
DESCRIPTION: The text below is from an email announcement/advertisement sent to School Counselors in the Lehigh Valley.
My name is Jeffrey Kutz and I am the current President of the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (LVPSPE) and chairman of the Scholarship Committee. Our organization represents a multitude of engineering disciplines within the Lehigh Valley and focuses on the encouragement and support of area students who decide to pursue a career in engineering.
At our local chapter of PSPE, we are in the process of awarding scholarships for 2023 local high school graduating seniors who will major in an engineering curriculum at an ABET accredited college program.
In 2022, we awarded four (4) $2,500.00 scholarships and are hopeful that our fundraising efforts will support the same level of scholarships for this year as well. The bios of our previous scholarship winners can be found on our website at https://www.lvpspe.org/page-1804236.
Your contact info has been included in the distribution list for this email based on our outreach from past years, however, if you are no longer responsible for counseling students pursuing engineering then please let me know so I can update the distribution list.
The application form and additional information is posted at http://www.lvpspe.org/Scholarships. Please review the requirements in the application and encourage any students who meet the criteria to submit an application for consideration. I am available by email or telephone to answer any questions about the application process.
DETAILS:
The application is available on the LVPSPE website at the link above.
The file link will open in the web browser and can be renamed and saved to a local computer using another name ("SAVED AS").
Please have the applicants include their names in the file names and e-mail titles.
Upon completion, the applications should be saved in an un-editable format. This can be accomplished by using “Print to PDF” function or by printing and scanning the application. The completed applications should be submitted by email to Scholarship@LVPSPE.org
Applications need to be typed. Handwritten applications will not be considered, because they have been illegible in the past.
Please advise your students to expect an e-mail acknowledgement when the application is received. In the past, several applications have gone into junk mail, so please ask them to follow-up if they do not receive a reply from me. Also, ask the students to include e-mail addresses and guidance counselor information (including e-mail address) with their applications.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted up to Sunday March 19.
Late applications will typically not be considered as it is not fair to those who have submitted their applications on-time.
Mailed applications have been accepted in the past, however, we have transitioned to only accepting electronic applications at this time.
Are you planning to pursue a Environmental Science related career upon graduation or major/minor in Environmental Science in college?
If so, please contact Mrs. Covelle no later than March 24th about a possible scholarship opportunity with the Lehigh Valley Water Suppliers.
Allentown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications from current African American high school seniors planning to attend a college or university in 2023. Applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale. It is specifically for African American college-bound students.
Submission deadline: MARCH 14th - THIS UPCOMING TUESDAY!
Application Link: https://forms.gle/gWAUcXCCMArwWKiv7
E-mail Questions to: aacscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION
Dunkin Donuts is awarding 20-$5,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college,university, or vocational-technical school in Fall 2022. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of "wee-rounded" character: positive academic record, demonstrated leadership, commitment to school and community activities, and experience in a work environment. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2022. Please see the attached scholarship information.
LINK
DESCRIPTION
PICPA High School Senior Scholarships are awarded to students attending a Pennsylvania high school interested in majoring in accounting. Other requirements are listed below. Awards are given on a competitive basis to candidates who best satisfy the requirements of high intellectual capacity, leadership potential, and an intent to pursue a career in accounting.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to be currently enrolled full time at a Pennsylvania high school.
Applicants are required to be a senior in high school.
Applicants are required to provide:
Transcript
Current resume
Two letters of faculty recommendation
A 250 word Essay on – Why I want to pursue an accounting career
LINK
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/78777-Pennsylvania-Institute-Of-Cp-As
RT Environmental Services, Inc., in partnership with the PA Chamber Foundation, is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2022 Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship. The scholarship will be open to students from Pennsylvania and New Jersey pursuing a degree in the field of Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering.
Please share the flier below with your students who have expressed an interest in pursuing an Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree. Contact PA Chamber Workforce Development Executive Allen Norton, anorton@pachamber.org, for more information and application forms.
The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to the seniors in the Catasauqua school district. - Lorraine Faccenda
LINK TO PRINTABLE APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_RpguYWZXwLytMfZNw23qJ0OQlxVv5Jf/view?usp=sharing
I am pleased to share with you the 2022 Anna Woodside Scholarship application. Mid Penn Bank is expanding across Central Pennsylvania and will be awarding four deserving High School Seniors with $1000 each. Application is attached, and can also be found on the web at Events | Mid Penn Bank.
LINK TO PRINTABLE APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AANV4xZYYwmH25sd8wyxI8-RcSmnrSSS/view?usp=sharing
