As scholarships become available, I will post a link to the application on this page as well as have paper copies in the Guidance Office Scholarship Center. This list is by no means exhaustive. I simply pass on ones that I receive information about.
**For Parents interested in receiving scholarship update emails that the seniors receive, email Ms. Mountan and ask to be added to the email group.
**When completing scholarship applications, make sure to use a personal email address NOT your school email due to security restrictions.
Updated scholarship information for the 2025-2026 school year:
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies - A local data base for scholarships from around our area. Varied deadlines.
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships - multiple opportunities with various deadline. Essay contest, Oratorical contest, scholarships, endowments and summer camp opportunities.
Big Future Scholarship - Open to Juniors and Seniors. Must have a College Board account, complete one or more qualifying steps on BigFuture, they'll be automatically entered into drawings for $500 or $40,000
Mount Aloysius FUTURE HEROS Scholarship - A $24,000 scholarship to all incoming nursing students from Pennsylvania starting in Fall 2021. The scholarship covers the associate RN degree program or the final two years of the BSN program at Mount Aloysius.
FREE national scholarship databases: Going Merry, Scholarships.com, Scholly, FastWeb, Appily, Niche, Unigo
RaiseMe - micro-scholarships that you can earn starting in 9th grade.
Coca-Cola Scholarship - online application, due by September 30th, 5PM
Evans Scholarship - online application, Deadline Oct 15th. A full tuition scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means.
Bedford County Historical Society Essay Contest - Deadline November 13th to be mailed by Guidance Office. Forms, rules and instructions can be picked up at the Historical Society during normal business hours.
Fleet Reserve Essay Contest - Deadline Nov. 24th to be mailed by the Guidance Office. Deadline is so early due to Thanksgiving Break.
Central PA Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar Scholarship Program - Deadline Dec. 5, female applicants only, see website for college majors that are eligible.
America250PA Scholarships - Deadline January 31st. To honor the legacy of Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will be awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities in the 2026/2027 academic school year.
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Previous Years scholarships, old deadlines are listed, wait until updated before applying:
Woodlands Owners of the Southern Alleghanies - A $1000 scholarship for a student interested in wildlife or forestry. Due Oct 10th to be mailed by Guidance Office.
Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition. Due to the Guidance Office by Oct 25th. Grand prize = $35,000. Paper applications available in Guidance Office.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship - online application, due Nov. 12th
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship - due Nov 14th
Fleet Reserve Essay Contest - Deadline Nov. 24th to be mailed by the Guidance Office. Deadline is so early due to Thanksgiving Break.
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association - Deadline Nov. 22nd to be mailed by the Guidance Office. Deadline is so early due to Thanksgiving Break.
National Honor Society Scholarship - due Nov 26th, must be a NHS member in good standing
Central PA Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar Scholarship Program - Deadline Dec. 5, female applicants only, see website for college majors that are eligible.
Burger King Scholars Program - Deadline Dec. 16, you do NOT need to be employed by Burger King
PA American Legion Annual Essay Contest - First Deadline January 8th to local Legion. Due to Guidance Office by January 3rd if mailed by us.
Charlie Feath Memorial Scholarship - son or daughter of a PSEA member who works for a school district located in Bedford, Cambria, or Somerset County who plans to major in Education....Deadline to be mailed Guidance Office Jan. 22nd
Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools - Deadline January 29th to be sent by Guidance Office. Pursuing a career in Education.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship - Application opens Nov 1 - Jan 31
PIAA District 5 Athletic Directors Association Scholarship Program - due to Mr. Osborn by Jan 31. Must have at least 1 varsity letter in a PIAA recognized sport and a 3.0+ GPA
The Thomas G. Waltman Memorial Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM Feb 5, must be a participant in a varsity sport.
Bedford Sunrise Rotary Self Above Service Scholarship - deadline 4PM Feb 22nd, focus on going above and beyond in their community.
The Clayton Clark Memorial Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM Feb 24, preference for insurance, business, Information Technology and Computer Science majors.
Everett American Legion Post #8 Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM Feb. 24.
Hermine Solt Student Scholarship - Due to Guidance Office by Feb. 26, for students planning a career in certain Business majors.
Breezewood VFW Post #8333 Scholarship - Must be submitted online by 3PM Feb 26.
Lalitta Nash McKaig Scholarship - deadline is Feb 27, 3pm to be submitted online.
PSECU Scholarship - Student must be a PSECU member, scholarship deadline Feb 28.
First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship - deadline Feb 28, 5pm
The Pearl F. Born Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM Feb 28, for education majors.
Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships - due March 1, Targeted scholarships open to HS Seniors. National scholarships open to HS JUNIORS with financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income)
Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships - due NOON on March 1, Targeted scholarships open to HS Seniors. National scholarships open to HS JUNIORS with financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income)
Bailey Family Football Matters Scholarship - Deadline March 7, currently enrolled in a Southern Alleghenies Football Coaches Association and member of the HS football team.
Bedford Grange Mutual Scholarship - Deadline March 7, children of Bedford Grange Mutual Insurance Company policy holders.
McCready Family Scholarship - Deadline March 7, Provides a scholarship award to a high school graduate from Cambria, Somerset, or Bedford County who plans to pursue an academic degree relating to communications, journalism, or English at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Mr. Jodon Educational Scholarship - Deadline March 7, Provides a scholarship for students in Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, or Westmoreland counties who will be pursuing a post-secondary degree in education.
Maxwell Transportation Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM March 11. For education majors, preference may be given to students planning to work with students with disabilities.
Weaver's Sanitation/Breezewood Transfer Station, LLC scholarship - must be submitted online by 3:00PM March 12.
Pennsylvania School Board Association Scholarships: Due by 5PM March 14th
The Frerichs Scholarship - pursuing a degree in education at a PA State System school
The Marcus Scholarship - pursuing a degree in public safety, criminology forensics or other law-enforcement/safety majors.
The H.H. Quimby Scholarship - for students who have served as a student representative to their local school board and plan to pursue a degree focused on policy, political science, advocacy or no-profit management.
The Swope Scholarship - for students pursuing a degree in the arts.
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Scholarships - Deadline March 14th. This foundation holds multiple scholarships, but only requires 1 application to complete. The universal application takes 15-20 minutes to complete and you'll upload supplemental documents as needed (including a transcript which you need to request from Ms. Mountan or Mrs. Barkman).
The Hagen Scholarship - need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns. Deadline - March 15
The Velma Crawford Defibaugh Social Science Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3:00PM March 16, preference (not requirement) given to students planning on majoring in social sciences or humanities (History, economics, political sciences, english, psychology, etc)
Western PA Trial Lawyers Association President's Scholarship - You do NOT need to be pursing a law degree. Deadline to Guidance Office is March 17. EAHS committee will then select 1 essay to be EAHS's submission and will submit it by the 21st deadline. This scholarship should not be duplicated by any other entity other than EAHS students. Check out the case scenario and supporting documents.
The Rod Ramsey Memorial Scholarship/R&N Tire - must be submitted online by 3PM March 19
Bedford Business and Professional Women Scholarship - deadline March 20 due to Guidance Office to mail, for female residents of Bedford County.
Bloody Run Social Club - Home of the Improved Order of the Redmen Wambic Tribe #507 Scholarship - due to Guidance Office March 24
Everett Lions Club Community Service Award - must be submitted online by 3PM March 24th
Thomas Automotive Technician Training Scholarship - Deadline to turn in to Guidance Office March 25th, Interest in Automotive with GPA of 2.5+ , on the job training.
Everett Area Education Association (EAEA Scholarship) - must be submitted online by 3:00PM March 25, for Education majors.
Southampton Historical Society Scholarship - due to Guidance Office by 3:00pm March 26th. Must be a resident of Southampton Township
Everett Elementary Educators Scholarship - Education majors, must be submitted online by March 27th at 3PM
The Breezewood Lions Club Scholarship - must be submitted online by 3PM March 27th, must live in East Providence Township
Everett Wrestling Boosters Association Scholarship - deadline to be turned in to Jessica Grove at Everett Elementary is March 28. Completed applications and supporting documents can be emailed to her at jgrove@everettasd.org.
Dr. Roy D. Hoffman Scholarship - deadline March31.
Mary Alice (Hall) Mock Memorial History Award Scholarship Fund - Research project included and student must first pre-register with the Bedford County Historical Society. Managed through https://cfalleghenies.org/ Deadline March 31st.
Memorial Hospital of Bedford County Foundation Health Professions Scholarships (UPMC) - Students must complete online applications and supply supporting documents online by 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2025. Students may apply online through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. They may apply for both the Health Professions (AKA, Dr. Bert & Lucile Wiley, John “Jack” and Elizabeth Blackburn, Mary Pearl Hunt, and William and Sherry Obert) and the Thomas E. Bailey scholarships by submitting one application. Specific guidelines are outlined for each scholarship on the website.
The Health Professions Scholarship Program, (aka, Dr. Bert & Lucile Wiley, Mary Pearl Hunt, Obert, and Blackburn scholarships), disburses up to $8000 per year per student up to four years ($32,000) towards a career in the healthcare field. Program guidelines include students must be residents of Bedford County (one year minimum) and accepted into a health careers program. Students must commit to work at UPMC Bedford for a period of three years if a scholarship is awarded. The scholarships include a component tied to financial need. Pre-medical programs are not eligible.
The Thomas E. Bailey Scholarship is a one-time $4000 scholarship available only to high school seniors who attend a Bedford County high school and plan to obtain a four-year degree in health care. This scholarship is awarded with no employment commitment and is not based on financial need. Pre-medical programs are eligible.
Sweat 4 Vets Scholarship - has a family member who is a Veteran. Must submit via email by April 1st.
Bedford County Garden Club Scholarship - April 4th to Guidance Office. Majoring in one of the agricultural curriculums listed on the application.
Bedford Fall Foliage Scholarship - April 8th deadline for Guidance office to mail. Available to Males AND Females.
Jeff Onstead Memorial Scholarship - Any kind of health care field, deadline April 8th to be emailed by Guidance Office
Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, INC Scholarship - Due to Guidance Office by April 10th , must receive electric service from Bedford REC.
Fred R. Stonesifer Scholarship Fund - 4 year scholarship, Preference will be given to students who plan to enroll in a four-year degree program with emphasis on math and science, online application must be submitted by 3PM April 10.
Bedford Lodge No. 320 of Free and Accepted Masons Scholarship Application - deadline to be mailed by Guidance Office is April 14th. (Due to the Easter Breaks) Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a member of one of the lodges of Free and Accepted Masons in Bedford County (Bedford, Everett, or Hyndman).
Brad Blankley Memorial Scholarship - Deadline April 15, student must be attending a trade school
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Fund - 4-year scholarships, online application deadline April 15
Sandy Run Landfill Scholarship - deadline is April 22 to be mailed by Guidance Office.
The Wayne Hyde Arts Award - deadline is April 25th. All graduating seniors who are involved in any form of the arts, including music, band, chorus, performing arts/theater, visual arts, painting sculpture, drawing, etc., are eligible to be considered for receiving this award. The individual selected will receive $500.00 to be used in any way the individual finds useful in their growth as an artist. You do NOT have to be attending any post-secondary education.
Debra Scott Memorial Scholarship - student must be majoring in Nursing. Deadline is April 25th at 3pm.
Bedford County Republican Committee Scholarship - deadline is April 28th if mailed by Guidance Office.
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association Scholarship in Memory of William F. Matson - if mailed by us, due to Guidance Office by April 29th, for children of members or employees of PA electric cooperatives
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association - Jody Loudenslager Scholarship - if mailed by us, due to Guidance Office by April 29th, for student representatives that attended the REA Youth Tour.
Paul E Price Memorial Scholarship - must be submitted to the email listed on application by April 30th. Pursuing any degree or certification in a healthcare or medical profession field, including IT, business support in healthcare.
The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Essay Scholarships - email application and supporting documents to designated email by May 2. Must be pursuing a course of study in History or an allied field.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship - Pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Must be from a small town (Everett is eligible) and have a family household income of $55,000 or less. Deadline June 15
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Previous Years scholarships, old deadlines are listed, wait until updated before applying: