Scholarships
Scholarships are made available to students as they are received. We will also make announcements about other local scholarships and awards as they become available. It is important for seniors to make an appointment in guidance and pay close attention to the morning announcements to be aware of opportunities.
2022-23 Scholarships
Scholarships are listed and due dates are updated as they come available. Most awards indicate a website. If no website is listed, applications will be available in the Counseling office as they come in. This list is comprised of national, state, and local scholarships.
* Please note that organizations reserve the right to change the application deadline and the scholarship in general without prior notice to WAHS. If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling office!
How to Find College Scholarships & Tips for Funding Higher-Education:
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October
AES, American Engineering Society http://aesengineers.com/scholarships Deadline October, 2022
November
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards http://spirit.prudential.com/ Recognizes students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their community. Deadline November
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: November 17, 2022- Available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. For more information and to access the application, visit https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Lehigh Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers Applicants must be enrolling as a first-year student in an ABET accredited engineering program in 2023. Applicants must identify as female and be graduating from High School in 2023. Application should open November, 2022 http://lv.swe.org/application.html
December
Equitable Excellence Scholarship - Deadline: December Available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. For more information and to access the application, visit scholarships360.org
January
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships - http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs/
JFK Profile In Courage Essay Contest - Deadline: January Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. First place 10,000. Deadline January 13, 2023 https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference 2022-23 Scholarship- Deadline January. To an athlete who has earned at least one varsity letter in a PIAA recognized sport. Must be a senior with at least a 3.0 GPA (83-86 NGA). Must have a verified post-secondary education entrance placement score SAT, ACT, or other. Applications should be available from Sean McCann, WAHS Athletic director
February
The WAHS Common Scholarship will be available in the Guidance office. This application encompasses a list of local scholarships available for WAHS students. Applications will be available in February and due in March 2023.
PAMS Annual Julie Sullivan Memorial Scholarship To a college-bound graduating senior who has used HME Medical Equipment in the past. Applications in the Guidance office.
PACB Foundation Scholarship Frank A. Pinto Scholarship for Excellence - Applicant must be a dependent child of a parent working at least 1000 hours per year (for at least two years) for a regular member of the PACB Association of Community Bankers. Applications are available in the guidance office or applications can be printed off PACB's website http://www.pacb.org.
The Lycoming Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Deadline: Feb. 2023 – 3 scholarships available for high school seniors who are attending an accredited college/university regardless of area of study, a senior attending an accredited Nursing program, and for a senior attending an accredited college/university to study American History. Application will be available in the Guidance Office.
Edward W. Claudius Memorial Scholarship - To a graduating senior from a Lycoming County high school who will be attending PSU - any campus- not Penn College - for a four-year degree program. Applicants must submit an application and essay to the Guidance office. Applications will be available in the Guidance office. Deadline February, 2023
March
First Commonwealth Bank - Deadline March 2023 To a graduating senior with a 3.00 GPA or better. Essay required detailing how the student puts their community first by being engaged in community support activities and how they put their academics first by excelling in education. Applications are available in the Guidance office.
Hugh Carcella United Steelworkers - District 10 - Deadline March 2023 Applications in the Counseling office. To a son/daughter of a member of the United Steelworkers District 10, in good standing with the local union or to a son/daughter of a disabled or old age or retiree and affiliated with the local union and who was in good standing with the United Steelworkers at the time of their retirement or death.
PA House of Representatives http://www.tfec.org/
The Carl E. Stotz Little League Baseball Scholarship - Completed applications should be returned to the Little League Headquarters A graduating senior from a Lycoming County High School who is in good standing and academically in the top twenty-five percent of his or her class as determined by class rank. A good citizen who exemplifies effort, determination, and persistence in attempting to reach a goal. Applications available in the Guidance office. Deadline March.
The Kay Ertel Scholarship Application - Deadline March The applicant must be a female high school senior, in a public school in Lycoming County, who is interested in public service and is pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applications must be completed and all required information sent to Janice Shireman in Jersey Shore, PA. Applications will be available in the Guidance office.
Williamsport Music Club/Budd Memorial Scholarship - $1500 scholarship available to a Lycoming County high school senior who is planning to continue an education in music. Applications will be available in the Guidance Office.
Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA Scholarship Program for students who have epilepsy/seizure disorder - Te EAWCP will award nine scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have a epilepsy/seizure disorder and are going on to a post-secondary school. Applications will be available in the Guidance office.
Lycoming County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Scholarship - Deadline to be turned into the Guidance office by March The senior applicant must be enrolled or intends to be enrolled as a full-time student majoring in education in a 4-year accredited college/university. The applicant must not be receiving a full scholarship from any other source. Applications are available in the Guidance office.
John Sharp Memorial Scholarship Horizon Federal Credit Union Scholarship - Must be an active account holder in good standing of the Horizon Federal Credit Union. Be a 2022 graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be accepted as a full-time student at a college or university. Essay required. Applications forms are available in the Guidance office and on the website: http://www.horizonfcu.org.
National Federation of the Blind offers two scholarships of $1,000 each to any legally blind person who will be a full-time student during the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships are merit based, therefore recipients receive the money directly. In order to apply, go to http://nfb.org/
The Fairfield Auto Group/Lycoming County Republican Committee To any 2023 graduating senior residing in Lycoming County, who in the fall of 2022 will be attending a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university or vocational-technical school. The winners will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee based on an interview, essay, and letter of recommendation. Deadline March 2023 http://www.lycominggop.org/
Horatio Alger Association Horatio Alger Association Horatio Alger Association http://horatioalger.org/scholarships Provides financial assistance to students through the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Career and Technical Education Scholarship as well. Due March, 2023. http://horatioalger.org/scholarships
Gladys Tozier Memorial Scholarship Award - To a Lycoming County senior who has been accepted to a four-year degree college. Applications available in the Guidance office, or download an application from Schoology. Deadline March 20.
April
Mary Ann Fox Scholarship This scholarship is for a college-bound senior who resides in Clinton and/or Lycoming County. Be in good academic standing and have good character. Demonstrate financial need. Be planning to attend full-time one of the following: Lock Haven University, Bucknell University, Lycoming College, Penn College or Penn State. Deadline April 3, 2023. Apply online:
https://www.csascholars.org/foxm/
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania: There is a list of scholarships that are available to any Lycoming County public high school student and then there are five scholarships that are offered specifically to WAHS students. Deadline April 1st.
https://www.fcfpartnership.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/application-process/
Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) has announced that it will present two one-year scholarships. PenSPRA, founded in 1967, is one of the largest state chapters of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and is the recipient of more than eight Blue Ribbon Awards
A scholarship will be awarded to two (2) qualified Pennsylvania public high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a communications field (i.e., journalism, English, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, etc.). The candidates should have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and already been accepted at or applied to a two- or four-year college, vocational-technical school or other institution of higher learning.
Procedure
Completed applications for the scholarship must be submitted by Friday, April 7, 2023. The recipients will be announced the first week of May 2023.
https://penspra.com/student-scholarship
American Legion Scholarship Williamsport PA Post #1 Members of the American Legion Post #1, offer a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving WAHS graduating senior who is planning to attend a two- or four-year college degree program. The recipient must be of good morale character, show a need, have a good academic record, and have demonstrated public service to the school and/or community. Applications available in the Guidance office. Essay required.
Kid's Chance Must have a parent who has been killed or seriously injured as a result of a work related accident that meets the criteria of the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and that has resulted in demonstrated financial need. http://www.kidschanceofpa.org/
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust http://www.tfec.org/
The Fairfield Auto Group/Lycoming County Republican Committee To any 2023 graduating senior residing in Lycoming County, who in the fall of 2023 will be attending a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. The winners will be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee based on an interview, essay, and letter of recommendation. Deadline April. http://www.lycominggop.org/
PALCO Federal Credit Union Members Helping Members Two scholarships of $1,000 each to two applicants that exemplify the credit union philosophy through their academic achievements, volunteerism, community service and leadership. Deadline April 2022
Dean Stroop Memorial Scholarship Award - Available to any graduating senior in Lycoming County actively involved in dance, music, and/or theatre. The scholarship amount is 1,500. The winner receives $1,000 and two runners up receive $250.00. Return to Alison Stroup 304 Shady Road Montoursville, PA 17754. Application is available in the Guidance office and to print from www.youcandoitdancefitness.com
Loyalsock Creek Mens Club Scholarship - LCMC Scholarships provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are enrolled in a public or accredited private school in Lycoming County, PA Has attained a 2.0 cumulative GPA based on a 4.o scale from grades 9, 10, 11 and are planning to continue their education beyond high school in an accredited institution of higher education or a technical school. Applications are currently available in the Guidance office. Essay required. Deadline April 2023
PP&L Future Environmental Leaders Scholarship - High school seniors served by PP&L in central & eastern PA are invited to apply to this $2,000 scholarship. Paper applications can be found in the guidance office or students can apply online: http://pplelectric.com/
Lycoming County Historical Essay Application information is available in the Guidance office. Deadline April 2022 http://tabermuseum.org/
May
The Abram L. Howard Scholarship- Applicants will exemplify strong leadership skills in the home, school, and community. An essay is required.
The P.D. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship - Seniors must demonstrate leadership potential and academic promise in their pursuit of higher education Essay required.
PB & J Scholarship This annual scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. With no GPA requirement, students are encouraged to apply as this scholarship is meant to be inclusive. Applications in the Guidance office and in Schoology. Deadline May 2023.
Girlz in the Hoodie — A Williamsport-based nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and is dedicated to help comfort women living through the experience of breast cancer treatment. Applications will be available in the Guidance office.
June
BigSun Scholarship - Annual scholarship for deserving student athletes. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
NY Penn League Charitable Foundation - http://milb.com/
July
Girlz in the Hoodie — A Williamsport-based nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and is dedicated to help comfort women living through the experience of breast cancer treatment. Scholarship deadline extension until July 2022. Download the application.
The following websites offer multiple scholarship opportunities:
http://pa-legion.com/programs/student-programs/
Link to business scholarships- https://www.discoverbusiness.us/resources/business-degree-scholarships/
http://www.pmyf.org/ Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation
http://studentscholarships.org/
http://www.uncf.org/ United Negro College Fund
WAHS Common Scholarship
The WAHS Common Scholarship Application includes a list of local scholarships administered by the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation through the WAHS guidance office. Please read each scholarship and check the ones that you wish to be considered for (and that you meet the specific qualifications). Students are also encouraged to apply via the WAHS Common Application for the WAHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. These are scholarships only available to WAHS seniors and are of amounts greater than $500. Applications and scholarship criteria are available in the Guidance Office in February of each year. Applications will be made available through our website and Facebook, as well. Recipients are announced at graduation ceremonies.