Organizations, businesses, foundations, and community members in Lancaster and the surrounding area offer these scholarships. Local scholarships may have fewer applicants, which can mean a better chance of being selected!
Lancaster County Community Foundation has officially published its 2027 scholarship cycle dates:
Applications open: November 2, 2026
Applications close: February 22, 2027
These are specifically for Lancaster County students and cover healthcare, education, business, technology, trades, arts, and more. High school seniors who live in Lancaster County are encouraged to apply!
Leader Scholarship Fund —
Lancaster County students accepted into HACC's LPN program. Up to $5,000.
Due Date: November 15th, 2026
Conrad Siegel “Numbers Matter” Community Scholarship —
For graduating seniors from Lancaster and several surrounding counties who are from an underserved/minority population and plan to study areas including math, accounting, actuarial science, finance, risk management, or economics. Up to $5,000.
Conrad Siegel Numbers Matter Scholarship
Due Date: March 13th, 2027
Eash-Potter Scholarship —
Lancaster County graduating seniors who have participated in activities that improve the school/community climate for LGBTQ+ people.
Due Date: March 15th, 2027