American Culinary Federation Scholarships
Deadline October 31, 2025
$2,500
Applicants must be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry, or food-service related major. You must be an exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher.
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A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Deadline October 31, 2025
$2,000
You must be 17 years old or older when submitting your application and be enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution in the US by the fall of 2026.
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Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship
Deadline November 1, 2025
$4,200
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dustan Biegler by supporting high school seniors and adult learners pursuing a business degree or advanced training in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields.
Dustan’s path to success started in the trades as a Roofer. While he was up shingling homes and restoring roofs, he was creating a legacy of knowledge, hard work, and leadership. Dustan earned himself as one of the most well-known leaders in the Roofing Industry, and earned his spot in many people’s hearts, as he was known for his humble leadership style and desire to help everyone become successful.
Any high school seniors or adult learner who will attend trade school may apply for this scholarship. To apply, please tell us why you’re passionate about pursuing a future in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields, who has influenced you to pursue this path, and how you plan to make a difference.
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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Deadline November 2, 2025
$10,000
The 2026 spring graduate must be of Hispanic heritage and have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Regeneron Science Talent Search
Deadline November 6, 2025
$250,000
Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges. Applicants must accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. See the link below for details.
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Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship
Deadline November 7, 2025
$500
For many people living with chronic medical conditions, the cost of earning higher education creates a financial barrier. Furthering their education can help empower them to pursue purposeful and fulfilling lives. Therefore, Johnna’s Legacy Memorial Scholarship will support a student impacted by experience with a chronic illness, helping give them the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. This scholarship will help deserving and qualified students thrive through their educational journey. To apply, write about how your experience has impacted you, what inspires you to work hard and how you wish to impact the world and empower others.
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American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Harrisburg Scholarship
Deadline November 7, 2025
This scholarship is for graduating seniors planning to enroll in an engineering program, environmental/applied sciences, or construction technology/trades to help support the Highway Industry and ASHE Mission. In 2025, the Harrisburg section was able to award $25,000 to ten recipients. Applicants can only enter one of the three categories. All completed applications and recommendation forms must be sent to: ASHEHarrisburgScholarships@gmail.com
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10 Words or Less Scholarship
Deadline November 15, 2025
$1,000
The student must be attending school in the fall of 2026 and submit a response to the essay prompt.
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National Space Club Scholarship
Deadline November 17, 2025
$20,000
To apply, you must be a senior in high school and have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields. You must be a U.S. citizen.
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Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship
Deadline November 22, 2025
$5,000
Any undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA who is studying these fields: special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, or social work; and intending on working in special education, pre-k through 12th grade, may apply for this scholarship opportunity. See the link for essay details.
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Perseverance Scholarship
Deadline November 24, 2025
$1,000
For the Spring 2026 semester, we are offering our $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue in their life. Applicants for the Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship must be enrolled (or intending to enroll) at an accredited college or university within the United States for the Spring 2026 semester. Student must have a 3.0 GPA.
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Hagan Scholarship
Deadline December 1, 2025
up to $7,500 per semester
The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad. The disbursement amount will be determined each semester by HSF by taking the Total Cost of Attendance including tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, personal and transportation costs; then, deducting the total dollar amount of ALL scholarships, awards, grants, waivers, Federal and institution provided work-study, and one-half of the recipient’s FAFSA SAI. Parents are not required to pay the SAI, it is used only to determine the disbursement amount. Recipients must work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time. Applicants must have achieved a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale and parents adjusted gross income for 2024 must not have exceeded $100,000.
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National Sojourners Essay Contest
Deadline December 8, 2025
$300-$700
This contest is an opportunity for students to express their ideas, showcase their writing skills, and deepen their understanding of "The American's Creed." The National Sojourners is a patriotic organization committed to fostering love of country, respect for our founding principals, and appreciation for those who serve our nation.
PA Forward No Essay Scholarship
Deadline December 15, 2025
$2,500
PHEAA PA Forward Student Loans is offering twelve $2,500 scholarships to help pay for college. Sign up for emails from PHEAA and you'll be entered to win one of the scholarships. They are being offered for students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college for the 25-26 academic school year.
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Common App Scholarship
Deadline December 15, 2025
$2,000
To be eligible, you GPA must be at least a 2.5 in the last academic year.
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Keystone Student Loan Program
Deadline December 15, 2025
$2,500
The Keystone Student Loan Program is offering twelve $2,500 scholarships to help pay for college. Sign up for emails from Keystone Student Loans by PHEAA and you'll be entered to win one of the scholarships. They are being offered for students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college for the 25-26 academic school year.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Deadline December 19, 2025
To apply, the senior must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident planning to enter an accredited college or university as a full-time student. You must maintain a permanent residence in the Greater Harrisburg, PA area (Cumberland & Dauphin counties).
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No Limits Athletic Scholarship
Deadline December 23, 2025
$500
The applicant must be a senior athlete with a disability or special needs.
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Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Deadline December 31, 2025
$1,500
The Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 17 years of age, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Individualized Education Pathway Scholarship
Deadline December 31, 2025
$500
Any high school senior, graduating in 2026, who has a learning disability and/or had an IEP in high school may apply for this scholarship if they will be attending a two or four-year college or trade school in the Fall of 2026.
To apply, tell us about the challenges you have faced with your IEP or learning disability, how you have overcome them, and what inspires you to continue pursuing education.
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Thiel High School Fellowship
Deadline December 31, 2025
$200,000
The Thiel Fellowship gives money to young people who want to build things rather than sit in a classroom. This is a 2-year grant program with founders, investors, and scientists. The time is now!
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Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
Deadline December 31, 2025
$2,500
This Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
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AIAA Lockhead Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship
Deadline December 31, 2025
$10,000
The AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship was created in 2022 to encourage young women to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career in the aerospace defense industry. the scholarship awards one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior who is intending to pursue an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. See the link below for more details.
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America250PA's Semi-quincentennial Scholarship Program
Deadline January 31, 2026
$10,000
PA high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited PA college or university for the 26-27 school year can apply. For questions, contact: info@America250PA.org
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Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love "Love of Learning" Scholarship Fund
Deadline March 15, 2026
Scholarship Amount Varies
The Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love “Love of Learning” Scholarship is established by the Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians for Students of Color with a primary focus on the Black community, entering a 2-year or 4-year college majoring in Education. Preference is given to a student attending an Historically Black College and University (HBCU), especially Cheyney University of PA, Lincoln University in PA, or St. Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC. An eligible student would have financial need and will exhibit promise for entering into the education field. The scholarship is designed to support Black students and students of color entering into the education profession.
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Epilepsy Association Scholarships
Deadline April 6, 2026
$1,000-$1,500
The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) will award scholarships, totaling $11,500 to graduating high school seniors who are living with epilepsy/seizure disorder.
These scholarships are for students who are going on to post-secondary school including both academic and vocational training.
The three students with the highest total scores will receive a $1500 scholarship and the remaining scholarship recipients will receive a $1000 scholarship.
Applicant must:
· Have a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder; this must be confirmed by a statement from the applicant’s physician
· Provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary academic or vocational program
· Be a high school graduate of the class of 2026
· Attend post-secondary education full-time in the 2026-2027 school year
· Be a legal resident of Western or Central Pennsylvania
· Must attend at least one of the EAWCP’s Run/Walks in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or Erie
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