Erie County Scholarships
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814-230-9010 814-313-7320 (fax) https://regionalcollegepa.org Erie County All Majors: Accudyn Products, Inc. Scholarship https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Approximately $1,500 awarded to Accudyn employees and their qualified lineal descendants, or graduating seniors at Cathedral Prep, Mercyhurst Prep, or Villa Maria High School. Selection based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and academic standing. Requires essay, two written Confidential Reference Forms, and copy of most recent tax return. Applications available online through Erie Community Foundation website. Albion Area Clinic Foundation Educational Scholarship (Northwestern High School) Awarded to a Northwestern High School senior or graduate who is accepted to a two-year or four-year college and show financial need. Applicant cannot have been convicted of a felony. Race, creed, gender, and nationality are not considered. Applications available through Northwestern High School guidance office. Steven E. Bishop Adult Scholarship (Corry High School or Union City High School) Approximately $500 awarded to a graduate of Corry or Union City Area High School, or a resident of the Corry or Union City School Districts. Applicant must be at least 25 years old, and must be accepted into a certificate program, associate degree program, or higher at a college, university, or technical school. Applicant must take at least 6 credits in the upcoming school year. Applications available through Corry Higher Education Council. Corry Evangelical United Methodist Church Scholarship Tammy Rath Memorial Scholarship https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Awarded to an active member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Corry, PA. Preference given to high school seniors. Selection based on Christian relationship with peers, high achievements, attitude, dependability, stewardship of time and means, resourcefulness, honesty, congeniality and friendliness, and financial need. Applications available through Corry Evangelical United Methodist Church. Edinboro Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship (General McLane High School) https://www.edinborokiwanis.org/ Awarded to a graduating senior or graduate of General McLane High School who is planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum “B” average in high school. Letter of reference is required. Preference given to applicants who have been active in high school and community activities and have been members of Kiwanis-sponsored clubs. Applications available online through Kiwanis Club of Edinboro website.* Timothy M. Emerson Memorial Scholarship (Corry High School) Approximately $500 awarded to a graduate of Corry Area High School or a resident of the Corry Area School District. Applicant must be at least age 25, must be accepted into an associate degree or higher program, and must be taking at least 18 credits in the upcoming school year. Applications available through Corry Higher Education Council. Erie Chapter of Credit Unions James J. DeDad Scholarships Awarded to participating Erie Chapter of Credit Union members between the ages of 17 and 24 who are or will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. Essay is required. Applications available through participating credit unions. H.O. Hirt Scholarship https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Approximately $1,000 awarded to full-time employees or dependents of full-time employees of Erie Insurance. College students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited university, college, graduate, or professional school and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applications available online through Erie Community Foundation website.* Mary Stewart Hubley Adult Scholarship (Corry High School or Union City High School) Approximately $5,000 awarded to an adult student resident of Corry, Union City, or Clymer School Districts OR a graduate of Corry, Union City, or Clymer High School. Applicant must be at least 25 years old, be a sophomore-level or higher, and take at least 12 credits in the upcoming school year. Applicant must be in a program leading to a degree or vocational/technical certificate, with a clear academic or vocational/technical major. Applications available through Corry Higher Education Council. Casimir Kraus Memorial Scholarship & Internship (Widget Financial, Erie, PA) https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Approximately $1,000 awarded to a full-time student attending a college, university, or technical school. Requires minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be able to work a flexible schedule during the summer at Widget Financial. Applications available through Widget Financial. Jane Schieber Laskowski Kickstart Scholarship https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Awarded to a student attending any qualified two-year program in Erie County that will enhance or advance current level of skill and employment. Requires minimum “C” average and six credit hours minimum per session/semester. Preference may be given to candidates 21 years old and older who work part-time. Applications available online through Erie Community Foundation website. Rebecca A. Lewis Memorial Adult Scholarship https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/ Awarded to students who are at least 25 years old by September 1 of the current year. Applicants must have been residents of the Corry, Union City, or Clymer, NY school districts since at least September 1 of the preceding year. Student must be participating financially in their education to a level at least equal to the scholarship. Applicant must be enrolled in a certificate or degree program and taking a minimum of three credits per semester. Applications available through Erie Community Foundation. Msgr. John W. Mignot/PSACF Memorial Scholarship Program Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF) https://www.pafairs.org/ Open to Pennsylvania residents who are currently or were previously active for at least two years in a fair that is a member of PSACF. Applicant must be attending a college or institution of higher learning in the fall semester of the current year. Requires two letters of recommendation. Applications available online through PSACF website. Kelly Thomas Adult Scholarship (Corry High School or Union City High School) Approximately $3,000 awarded to a graduate of Corry or Union City Area High School, or a resident of the Corry or Union City School Districts. Applicant must be at least 25 years old, and must be accepted into a certificate program, associate degree program, or higher at a college, university, or technical school. Applicant must take at least 6 credits in the upcoming school year. Applications available through Corry Higher Education Council. Zonta Club of Corry Adult Scholarship (Corry High School or Union City High School) Approximately $1,000 awarded to a graduate of Corry or Union City Area High School, or a resident of the Corry or Union City School Districts. Applicant must be at least 25 years old, and must be accepted into a certificate program, associate degree program, or higher at a college, university, or technical school. Applicant must take at least 6 credits in the upcoming school year. Applications available through Corry Higher Education Council. All Majors – For Graduating High School Seniors Only: Advance North East Athletic Leadership Scholarship (North East High School) Awarded to a graduating senior from North East High School who is a member of a North East Varsity team. Applicant must be accepted as a full-time, freshman undergraduate student at a two-year or four- year college. Applicant must demonstrate leadership experience and a commitment to future leadership. Applications available through North East High School guidance office. Advance North East Senior Scholarship (North East High School) Awarded to a graduating senior from North East High School who is accepted as a full-time, freshman undergraduate student at a two-year or four-year college. Applications available through North East High School guidance office. American Red Cross Scholarship (Union City High School) Awarded to a graduating senior from Union City Area High School. Essay is required. Applications available through Union City Area High School guidance office. Albion Area Lions Club (Northwestern High School) Approximately $1,000 each awarded to two graduating seniors from Northwestern High School. Selection based on class rank, GPA, application quality, extracurricular activities, and essay. Applications available through Northwestern High School guidance office. Allanigue Community Scholarship Fund (Union City High School) Two scholarships of $500 each awarded to graduating seniors from Union City Area High School. Requires minimum 2.5 GPA. Applications available through Union City Area High School guidance office. American Legion Auxiliary Post 285 Scholarship (Fort LeBoeuf High School) Awarded to a graduating senior from Fort LeBoeuf High School. Priority given to students with parents, grandparents, or other close relatives who are current or past members of Post 285. Selection based on high school grades, SAT scores, and essay. Applications available through Fort LeBoeuf High School guidance office. American Legion Carl Neff Post #571 (Iroquois High School) Approximately $1,500 awarded to a graduating senior from Iroquois High School who plans to pursue a bachelor or associate degree from an accredited college. Requires minimum 2.5 GPA. Applications available through Iroquois High School guidance office.* AMERICO Federal Credit