Scholarships
For the Windber Area Scholarship Application, you will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to view and fill out the forms. Save/Download the form first then fill it out and attach to email and send to the high school counseling department at [email protected] or print and turn in a copy to the counseling department. You can download Adobe Reader for free here. To get help with filling out forms with Adobe Reader, please click here.
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Trade School Scholarships |
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Ex: Triangle Tech, YTI |
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Mercy Presidential Scholarship |
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mtaloy.edu |
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Josh Moore Fulfilling Your Dreams Memorial Fund |
On Going |
Non Mandated community service or volunteerism is the main requirement.
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Scholarship Opportunities through Penn Highlands Community College |
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The Emerging Leader and Presidential Scholarships help to reduce an already affordable tuition at Penn Highlands, possibly eliminating the need for student loans. Students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA are encouraged to apply. The application is short and quick, and the interview process is the same. If you have further questions, please email [email protected].
(Please keep in mind that you don't need to be taking ACE classes to qualify for these scholarships.)
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Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship |
March 29, 2024 |
Students intending to enroll in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering programs who meet eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the $2,000 scholarship. The application can be found on Mrs. Spangler's Google Classroom.
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Sweat 4 Vets Scholarship |
April 1, 2024 |
A central PA-based veterans non-profit, Sweat 4 Vets, awards $1,000 scholarships to seniors from the class of 2024 from Blair, Centre, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, Somerset and Jefferson Counties. Go to Mrs. Spangler's Google Classroom to download an application.
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DKG Scholarship |
April 12, 2024 |
The Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The chosen recipient will receive a cash award of $700. Go to Mrs. Spangler's Google Classroom for an application.
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Conemaugh Township Rotary Club |
April 15, 2024 |
The Conemaugh Township Rotary Club will be awarding four $500.00 scholarships. Any senior student who lives in the Conemaugh Township or Windber school district and plans to attend any college or trade school in the next year may apply. To apply, visit the Conemaugh Township Rotary Facebook page.
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The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) |
April 30, 2024 |
The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) is going to award five $2,000.00 scholarships for the year 2024 – 2025 to students enrolling in an engineering major (petroleum, chemical, mechanical, environmental, civil) or energy industry related majors at an accredited college. Go to Mrs. Spangler's Google Classroom for the flyer and application. The application is also posted on https://www.aade.org/chapters/appalachian-basin/student-sections/scholarships
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The Authorities |
April 30, 2024 |
The purpose of the scholarship is to increase knowledge and awareness of Authority service and the
need for qualified employees in the industry. Authority service may include, but is not limited to, public water, wastewater, storm water, solid waste and recycling, airports, transportation, parking, redevelopment, emergency/medical, recreation, etc. The application can be found on Mrs. Spangler's Google Classroom. |