PSCA 2026 Scholarship Competition

Deadline: April 1st, 2026

 Award : $1,000

• Seniors planning on  attending a 2 or 4 year institution OR trade school.

• Essay about your current or a previous school counselor who has made a difference in your academic, career and/or social- emotional development. MUST GIVE 3 EXAMPLES

• 750 words MAX, double spaced, Last name and high school in upper right corner. 

• Sent as a Word Doc to the QR code  on the flyer to the left 

 Luthercare Highschool Nursing Scholarship 2026

Deadline: April 2, 2026 

Award: Up to $5,000

• High school senior in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, or York County pursuing a nursing degree

• Must Submit a Essay (750 words MAX)

• Must submit 2 letters of recommendation (One from a teacher, coach, boss or mentor. One from a community member) 

Donegal-Witness Tree Daughters of the American Revolution

Deadline: April, 15 2026

Award: $2,500

• To be considered for the Donegal-Witness Tree award, the following must be received by the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee of the Donegal-Witness Tree Chapter of the DAR postmarked no later than April, 15th 2026 . We prefer these applications to be mailed to the Chairman. (Mrs. Annette Snyder 1001 Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368)

•  Completed Student Scholarship Application Form. 

• Completed Financial Need Form. 

• Recommendation form completed by High School Guidance Counselor.  

• Essay by applicant of not more than 350 words stating the reasons for pursuing an education beyond the secondary level.

• Information relating to extracurricular activities, both in school and community. 

• The applicant shall direct his/her high school to send an official transcript of his/her junior year grades and the first semester of senior year grades, together with SAT and ACT scores, if available. 

Investment for the Future – PSU Lancaster’s 4-year Scholarship 

Deadline : April 16th, 2026 

Award: $2,500 per year for 4 years 

1. Be a resident of Lancaster County and/or attend a high school in Lancaster County

2. Attach a list of all activities in which you participated while in high school. This includes but is not

limited to class offices, sports, music, publications, clubs, scouts, church, 4H, jobs, etc.

3. Attach a letter explaining why you are attending college, why you chose Penn State, how you determined

your major, what you expect to gain from college, and your goals.

4. Attach an official copy of the applicant’s current transcript and the section below, which must be signed

by the school.

5. For students applying for one of the financial need scholarships, also include a letter explaining the need

for assistance and a copy of the parents’ or legal guardians’ complete Federal Income Tax Return. Please

redact/blackout all social security numbers and bank routing numbers on the tax returns.

Lancaster County Chapter of

Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees

Gene Hummel Education Scholarship

Deadline: April 20, 2026

Award : $1000

• Have a 3.5 grade point average.

• Be accepted by a college or university.

• Degree emphasis shall be in the field of education.

Lancaster Building Industry Foundation 

Deadline April 30th, 2026

• Awarded to a Lancaster County resident

• The recipient’s major field of study, continuing education or trade-related certification must be directly related to the RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INDUSTRY, including, but not limited, to the following building trades: electrical; plumbing; carpentry; cabinetmaking; HVAC; CADD; masonry; painting; sheet metal; mechanical; equipment operation; and safety management.

• May reapply annually 

Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm 

Award: (1) $2500 award (1) $1500 award and (6) $1000 awards

• Applicants must be attending a Pennsylvania two- or four-year college or university in the fall of 2026.

• Applicant must be pursuing a course of study in History or an allied field.

• Applicant Must be a current Pennsylvania resident.

• Applicant must submit a eassy 1,500 words maximum (not including citations and sources) about a topic of Pennsylvania’s under-recognized History. The essay must be the original work of the applicant and reflect their own voice and ideas. With a Brief explanation of the applicant's path of study in the field of History 

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Education (CTE) scholarship 

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Award: up to $2,500 

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1

• Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school

• Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment

• May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses

• Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $100,000 or less)

• Be under the age of 35

• Be a United States citizen

Gerald & Barbara Fortney Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st,2026

Award: $2,000

• Applicant is a Lanco FCU member, or the child/in legal custody of a Lanco FCU member, in good standing.

• Applicant must have been accepted at an accredited institution (including a trade school, a vocational school, or a community college) and be planning to earn a post-secondary degree in any field of study.

• Applicant has demonstrated a willingness to be of service to the community.

Sallie Mae Scholarship Search

Multiple scholarships and amounts

Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning

Interest- Free Student Loans

• The student begins to repay the loan six months after graduation or leaving school.

• Loan payment is made directly to the school on the student's behalf to offset tuition costs.

• The student begins to repay the loan six months after graduation or leaving school.

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