Scholarships

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Windber Area High School Senior Scholarship Application 18-19

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PSCA Graduate Student Scholarship

The PSCA graduate student scholarship provides financial assistance to graduate students in an approved School Counselor Education program at a college/university in Pennsylvania. The scholarship is open to PA residents who plan to enter or are already enrolled in a graduate program which leads to a certification in school counseling. Up to $2,000 in scholarship aid may be awarded to one or more candidates. The grants are given annually. The selection and presentation of the award is under the direction of the Professional Recognition Committee and all decisions regarding this award rests with that group.

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The awards are presented at the annual PSCA conference. For additional information, please contact the PSCA Professional Recognitions Chair: Lindsay Schoeneberger, lindsay.schoeneberger@kiskiarea.com

General Scholarship Opportunities

Name of Scholarship	Due Date	Link	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.
B. Davis Scholarship	May 24, 2019	www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm	This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
Washington & Jefferson $1,000 Visit Grant	April 13, 2019	https://www.washjeff.edu/visit	Available to any high school senior that completes a campus visit through April 13, 2019. This grant is renewable each year the student is enrolled at Washington & Jefferson (up to $4,000).
Good Neighbor Award		www.washjeff.edu/goodneighbor	Students from PA who have achieved a high school GPA of 3.7 after junior year, have a minimum SAT score of 1200 or a 27 ACT, and are eligible for the Pennsylvania State Grant program may qualify for this award.
AMVETS National Four-Year Scholarship	April 15, 2019	www.amvets.org	Applicant must be a graduating high school senior entering their freshman year of college who is the child or grandchild of a United States veteran. Applicant must be a US citizen, be able to demonstrate academic promise and financial need, and authorize AMVETS to publicize the award if they are selected.
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship	March 30, 2019	scholarship@teamster.org	Applicant must be a high school senior who ranks in the top 15% of their class, has, or expects to have excellent SAT Reasoning or ACT scores, and is the child of a Teamsters member.
"Words to Be Heard" Scholarship Contest	April 26, 2019	www.edgarsnyder.com/scholarship	The contest is open to western and central PA high school seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2019. Students should submit their idea for a presentation that would discourage their peers from dangerous driving behavior (drunk driving, texting, etc.). It can be a video, a website, a creative writing piece, a song - whatever you can come up with.
Lockheed Martin Scholarship	Application period opens January 15, 2019	www.lockheedmartin.com/scholarship	Lockheed Martin has launched a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarship for high school and college undergraduate students planning to pursue a major in engineering and computer science.
Mrs. S. Scholarship	April 1, 2019	http://www.tspaaltoona.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Altoona-Mrs-S-Scholarship-Final-December-2015-1.pdf	Candidates should exhibit traits necessary to succeed in the Cosmetology industry including being self-motivated, determined, optimistic and creative.
Somerset Rural Electric	April 3, 2019	www.somersetrec.com	To be considered, the student needs to be a high school senior, enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Constance T. Rockwell Theater Arts Scholarship	April 12, 2019	https://www.pittsburghclo.org/uploads/media/Academy/Kellys/Guild_Scholarship_Application.pdf https://www.pittsburghclo.org/files/file/Guild%20Scholarship%20Info%20Sheet.pdf	Scholarships are limited to high school seniors who want to pursue a degree in theater arts. Student must have applied to an accredited college, university or conservatory that offers a four-year program with a requisite audition prior to submitting an application.
National Federation of the Blind	March 31, 2019	https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program	Any legally blind person who will be a full time student during the 2019-2020 school year is encouraged to apply.
Utility Pipeline	April 26, 2019	http://www.utilitypipelineltd.com/uploads/scholarship-program-guidelines-2018.pdf	Applicant, applicant's legal guardians, parent or grandparent, or graduating high school must be a member of an affiliated natural gas cooperative of natural gas utility in OH, PA, IN, VA, and WV managed by Utility Pipeline Ltd. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required.
Lee Initiatives "Emily Lee" Scholarship	May 10, 2019	www.leeinitiatives.com	The program is directed toward deserving young people pursuing health care careers. Individuals can be enrolled in post-secondary technology certification programs or degree programs. Selection of the recipients is based on academic excellence, financial need, and volunteer involvement in the community. Graduating high school seniors as well as currently enrolled post-secondary students are encouraged to apply.
Three Rivers Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship	May 31, 2019	https://sites.google.com/site/threeriversdeskderrick/calendar/scholarships	Scholarships awarded to students seeking to further their education by either enrolling in a College or University in an energy related discipline, or enrolling in an accredited Trade or Vocational Institution which offers industry related training and skills.
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation Scholarship	April 26, 2019	https://www.passavant.org/pmhfos/ or stop in the High School Counseling Office for an application packet.	Community involvement, community service, community initiatives, and/or community improvement, as well as the student's ability to showcase creativity in the essay section of the application, will play a vital role in the selection process. The candidate must also be in good standing with their high school institution.
Bernie Matthews Opportunity	April 1, 2019	www.berniematthewsopportunityfoundation.org	The Bernie Matthews Opportunity Foundation Scholarship seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity or other difficult life circumstances, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
American Associate of Drilling Engineers	April 15, 2019	www.aade.org/chapters/appalachian-basin/	Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, financial need & extenuating circumstances. If you are awarded one of these $1,000 scholarships; upon completion of your freshman year, you may become eligible to apply for one of three planned $2,000 annual scholarships which may be in effect for the remaining three years of college.
Camp Cadet of Somerset County Scholarship	April 1, 2019	www.somersetcampcadet.org	Current graduating seniors who have graduated from Camp Cadet of Somerset County will be eligible for $1,000 scholarship. If the graduate is planning on a career in law enforcement, an additional $250 will be included for a total of $1,250. Candidates will submit a written essay, up to 500 words, describing the influence of Camp Cadet in their lives, with an emphasis on leadership and service.
VHS Scholarship Program	April 30, 2019	https://vhslearning.org/2019-vhs-scholarship-program	Open to current seniors who have taken at least one VHS class (they don't need to be enrolled in a class now).