Scholarships

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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Name of Scholarship	Due Date	Links & Notes
Trade School Scholarships		www.imagine-america.org Ex: Triangle Tech, YTI
Mercy Presidential Scholarship		mtaloy.edu
Josh Moore Fulfilling Your Dreams Memorial Fund	On Going	www.jmfulfillingyourdreams.org Non Mandated community service or volunteerism is the main requirement.
Scholarship Opportunities through Penn Highlands Community College		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.)
Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship		Be aged 18-24 pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math Hail from a small town with a population of 25,000 or less Have a family household income of $55,000 or less Be a highly motivated individual with a track record of excelling in projects or winning science/math awards Have strong performance in math and science (3.5 GPA or above, AP courses) LariatFoundation.org for more details and the application
Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Scholarship	December 6, 2024	Applicant must be a female student and U.S. citizen. Applicant must be a student currently residing in PA or attending high school, trade school, junior college, undergraduate school or graduate school in the Commonwealth. Applicants considering a career related to transportation may apply. Transportation careers can include: Planners, Engineers, Economists, Scientists, GIS Mappers, Accounting, CADD Specialists, Managers, Public Relations, Construction, Geologists, Air Traffic Controllers, Public Policy, Finance, Wildlife Specialists, Historians, Architects, Surveyors, Archaeologists, Ecologists, and more. Applications must be submitted online.
Bud Lutty Scholarship	December 31, 2024	Preliminary applications are now being accepted for the Bud Lutty Scholarship competition for the Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 school year. A listing of the employers that contributed to the Fund is listed on the application. Students who are either employees or dependents of employees of these employers are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Go to Mrs. Birkhimer's Google Classroom for the application.
William and Debrah Pettigrew Scholarship	February 1, 2025	Student must have a cumulative high school 2.5 GPA or better Submission of a merit essay describing academic and professional goals including why those goals were chosen and what has been done thus far to prepare to postsecondary education (300-900 words; 2-4 pages) Express a clear intent to pursue a career in teaching Student must be accepted for enrollment to a four-year institution for teacher preparation Go to Mrs. Birkhimer's Google Classroom for more details.
Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship	March 1, 2025 12:00 PM	Five scholarships are being offered to high school graduating seniors, residing within the boundaries of Lions District 14-M, which is comprised of Fayette, Greene, Somerset, and Washington Counties Pennsylvania. One scholarship from each county will be awarded. In addition, an additional scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior at large from any of the four counties. The five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors that exemplify characteristics espoused by Lions Clubs International: Creates and fosters a spirit of understanding among peoples of the world Promotes the principles of good government and good citizenship Takes an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and/or moral welfare of the school and community Serves the school or community without personal financial reward Application can be found at district14mlions.com.