Pennsylvania Scholarships for High School and College Students

Each year, the Philadelphia Foundation awards more than 200 scholarships from funds we manage. While each scholarship has individual criteria and requirements, a common application is used for all scholarships (with the exception of the Herb it Forward Scholarship), allowing an applicant to simply submit a single application to be considered for every available scholarship.Please note that when you click on “Apply Here” you will be asked to create a free account.Once you create your free account, you will be asked to complete a brief scholarship eligibility questionnaire.Upon completion, you will see a list of all scholarships for which you...

The Frank E. Bolden Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to provide scholarships for students who are pursuing a teaching career in Early Childhood Education or Special Education in accredited education programs in Western Pennsylvania.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIATo be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:Be an undergraduate or graduate education student pursuing a Special Education or Early Childhood teaching certification in the state of Pennsylvania.Provide evidence of enrollment (or intent to enroll) for Special Education or Early Childhood teaching certificationProvide evidence of community service work with children.Intend to pursue a career focusing on the education and development of special needs children.Attend a...

The PSPA is pleased to announce the Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Scholarship Award. This award has been established by the PSPA to recognize students who have demonstrated the highest standards of the PA profession through their experience and knowledge by promoting goodwill, public recognition and professional development of the PA profession. An award of $2000 will be presented to three PA students. These awards will be selected on a competitive basis. Each student applicant will be competing against other student applicants from their respective PA Programs in Pennsylvania. The applicants’ essays will be judged by the members of the PSPA...

AAUW-Reading Branch has established a Graduate Scholarship Fund to annually award scholarships to Berks County women who are pursuing full or part-time graduate study at an accredited educational institution. The money will be awarded for the following academic year.   Academic excellence is expected and financial need must be demonstrated.The applicant shall provide a completed typed application form (may be typed directly online then printed out); a school transcript; a copy of last year’s tax return; and two signed letters of recommendation from faculty members of applicant’s previous educational institution. All the above materials must be compiled together and sent...

As a family law firm, we believe that children are the key to a bright future. This is why we are offering a $1,500 scholarship to a promising student whose diligence, aspiration, and hard work deserve to be rewarded. No one who seeks the enlightenment of a college education should be denied one for financial reasons. Good luck, scholars!Short Essay: 500-1,000 WordsDescribe a specific person, experience, or event in your life that served as a turning point, significantly influencing your character, values, or aspirations. Explore how this person or experience has propelled you towards personal growth and academic excellence.SCHOLARSHIP DETAILSThis...

This scholarship was established in 1991 to honor the memory of Estelle Martin Cartledge whose selfless service and constant teachings were an enduring source of strength and inspiration. The Fund will serve young people in Morning Star Baptist Church, Mon-View Heights and the Mon-Valley community.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAThe applicant must be a high school graduate, have a strong academic record and be accepted or currently enrolled in a 4-year institution of higher education. Applicant should ideally also have a sustained (1 year or more) involvement in humanitarian service projects.  This does not include paid employment but may include church work, community service...

The Kyle B. Wilson Scholarship fund was created to keep Kyle's legacy alive while assisting students and their families who find themselves in extra-ordinary financial circumstances. The scholarship's funds are intended to help students and their families pay for the many expenses related to a quality education.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIATo be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:Applicants must reside in Allegheny or Beaver county or have parents or grandparents residing in Allegheny or Beaver countyHave a minimum 3.0 overall GPAProvide one completed application, personal reference, high school transcript and essayAttend an accredited college preparatory high school, two-year or four-year college/university in pursuit...

Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. are known for obtaining high judgments in Court for victims of personal injury cases. We want to help the future generation of Philadelphia personal injury lawyers with their education expenses by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic focused on personal injury.QUALIFICATIONSThis Scholarship is open to both graduate/law students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future. All applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program.All submissions should contain the authors name, address, phone number, current major and college.All...