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Scholarship Opportunities

Important Notes

For any and all applications to be submitted by the Counseling Office, you must ensure you have turned in all required documentation. This includes the application, essays, letters of recommendation, and any other supplemental documents. It is not advisable to wait until the day of or the day before due dates to seek help on a scholarship.  If you have questions about scholarships, requirements, documentation needed, deadlines, etc., please see reach out to the Counseling Office as soon as possible so that we can best assist you.

Transcript Requests for Scholarships

Scholarships will often ask for transcripts.  Sometimes they will accept an unofficial copy, while other times it must be official.  Below, you will find the differences between these two transcript types and instructions on how to request and obtain them.

Official Transcript - signed, dated, stamped, sealed, and sent by a school official; remains official only when sealed and/or submitted directly by the school.  If a scholarship requires an official transcript, you must submit the application and all supplemental documentation to the Counseling Office at least ONE WEEK prior to the scholarship's deadline - this is to ensure we can process your documentation in a timely manner.  We typically will backdate a scholarship's due date on the bulletin below if the scholarship requires an official transcript.  Once all materials are submitted to us, the office staff will then complete an official transcript and submit everything to the scholarship on your behalf.

Unofficial Transcript - unsigned, undated, unstamped, and unsealed; not required to be submitted directly by the school.  Current students can obtain updated transcript copies in their student Sapphire portal.  Any scholarship not requiring an official transcript can be submitted by the student unless otherwise indicated in the scholarship's requirements.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

LAST UPDATED 12/12/2025

Horatio Alger Association Undergraduate Scholarships

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential. 

Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program

Communities across the Commonwealth have experienced the growing crisis of a declining workforce within certain in-demand occupations. The Pennsylvania General Assembly established the Grow PA Scholarship Grant (Grow PA Grant) Program in 2024 to help build the workforce in PA.

There are over 460 eligible programs of study or majors that lead to in-demand occupations in a variety of fields, such as agriculture, business, education, computer science, STEM, nursing, allied health, and criminal justice.

Marine Option Scholarship

Start your application online at the link above or contact your local Marine Recruiter Captain Samuel L. Davey at samuel.davey@marines.usmc.mil

YBA Workforce NOW Foundation Scholarships

In alignment with our efforts to build the future of the skilled trade industry and help students explore career paths, the YBA Workforce NOW Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students who plan to build a career in the skilled trades, and students that are dependents of York Builders Association members.

Our scholarship sponsors make the Trades Scholarship, Tool Scholarship, and YBA Member Scholarship possible.  Hundreds of students have been awarded scholarships through the YBA Workforce NOW program since its inception.

US Senate Youth Scholarship Program

The United States Senate Youth Scholarship Program offers an outstanding opportunity for exceptional student leaders. The program features an all-expense paid, week-long program (March 1-8, 2025) in Washington, D.C., as well as the award of a $10,000 collegiate scholarship to each of two student delegates from each state.2026 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - Due 11/30/2025

This $7500 scholarship is sponsored by the Pennsylvania American Legion.  You can find rules, regulations, and the application in the High School Counseling Office.

 

 

Coolidge Scholarship - Due 12/15/2025

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.

This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

HRG Charitable Foundation Scholarship - Due 12/18/2025

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.  Award Amount $5,000.

2026 Pennsylvania American Legion 91st Annual Essay Contest - Due 12/23/25

"Why is the 14th Amendment important in today's America?"  The first-place winner will be awarded a $3500 Scholarship.  You will find the application in the High School Counseling Office.

The 'No Sweat' Scholarship by Cirkled In - Due 12/31/2025

The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in!  Apply by signing up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.

1st Ed Credit Union Scholarship - Due 01/31/2026

Class of 2026, listen up! All 1st Ed members graduating this year can apply for a $2,000 scholarship!  Five scholarships will be awarded to students continuing their education at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational, or technical school in the U.S.

William and Debrah Pettigrew Scholarship - Due 02/01/2026

Bill Pettigrew will provide a donation of $10,000 to be utilized for an annual $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school student who wishes to attend college to become a teacher. Both Bill and his late wife Debrah, worked over 50 years in public education. Debrah was a speech and language instructor, and Bill was a long-time superintendent of schools and an original, and founding father member of the PARSS board.

An application can be obtained in the Counseling Office.

The Catholic Woman's Club of York Scholarship - Due 02/21/2026

Anna Dill Gamble/ Susan Wagman Glatfelter Scholarship Awards.  You will find details and applications in the Counseling Office.

Optimist International Oratorical Contest - Due 02/27/2026 

We are happy to announce the Optimist International Oratorical Contest to our school community!  This year's topic is "The Moment I Realized I Belonged - My Definition of Community."

Students should prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on the topic.  The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st, 2025 and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent.   Details and the application can be found in the Counseling Office.

The Garden Club of York Scholarship - Due 02/28/2026

The Garden Club of York will be awarding up to seven $2000 scholarships for the 2026-27 school year.   In order to qualify, students must be majoring in one of the following areas: biology, horticulture, landscape architecture, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, land management, wildlife services, environmental studies, rural and urban planning. Students must be York County residents and maintain high academic standing and have apparent financial need.

Applications must be received by February 28, 2026.

Belco Community Credit Union Scholarship - Due 03/01/2026

The Belco Scholarship program opened on December 1st. This year’s scholarship theme is Investing in You! Belco is proud to recognize the achievements of deserving students and support their continued education and training. Our annual scholarship program is an important part of our credit union’s commitment to giving back to the communities we serve. Please help spread the word and encourage potential applicants to apply. A flyer with a QR code is attached.

Each year, Belco awards five $1,000 scholarships: three to graduating high school seniors, and two to members who are continuing their education.

Junior League of York Scholarship - Due 03/01/2026

The Junior League of York is pleased to announce its academic scholarship program for the 2025-2026 year. This year, the Junior League of York will award two $750 scholarships to students who are pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships will be awarded to a current high school senior and/or a current student at an accredited college or university, or post-secondary vocational-technical institution.

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship - Due 03/01/2026

DKG Beta Gamma Chapter has established a scholarship of $500 to assist a worthy York County High School senior who will attend a college or university in pursuit of a teaching career.  Applications can be found in the Counseling Office.

The Dudley & Sylvia Kramer Memorial Scholarship - Due 3/02/2026

This scholarship is awarded annually by the Arc of York and Adams Counties.  The scholarship is for a resident of York or Adams County engaged in an educational pursuit with a goal of working with persons with intellectual disabilities.  The student may also currently be working with persons with intellectual disabilities.  The deadline is March 2, 2026.  The application can be found in the Counseling Office.

H.O.P.E. Jeanette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship - Due 03/13/2026

This scholarship seeks to award scholarships to high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education who not only demonstrate exemplary academic and extracurricular talent, but continue to do so through the lingering effects of their families' cancer journey.
Applications can be found in the counseling office.

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Scholarships - Due 03/15/2026

We are pleased to announce that scholarship applications will open on January 1 and will close on March 15.  It is through the generosity of local individuals, families, and businesses that we are able to offer more than 190 scholarship opportunities. TFEC is the largest provider of scholarships in South Central, Pennsylvania, awarding over $1.7 million in scholarships to more than 400 local students alone through various scholarship funds administered by TFEC and through management agreements with the Samuel L. Abrams Foundation, the Leon Lowengard and Ray S. Shoemaker scholarships of BNY Mellon, N.A. and York Rotary Club.

York Opioid Collaborative Strength Over Addiction Scholarship - Due 03/27/2026

This scholarship fund is for individuals impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder or in recovery themselves pursuing post-secondary undergraduate education or technical school certifications.

  • At a minimum one scholarship will be awarded to individuals pursuing a degree in psychology, sociology, human services or social work with an interest in working in the behavioral health field.
  • At a minimum one scholarship will be awarded to individuals pursuing any degree or field.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Due 04/01/2026

The AFFY Councill Scholarship will be awarded to two high school students entering either a two or four-year college, trade school or business school following graduation.  The award will be presented each year to two students in the amount of $1,000 each.  The award will be in payments of $500 each semester of their first year.

Please visit the Counseling Office for an application.

2026 Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA Scholarship - Due 04/06/2026

The EAWCP has offered a scholarship program since 2001. Each year, a number of scholarships are available ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on funding from private and corporate donations. At least five $1,000 scholarships funded by the EAWCP will be awarded.  Click the link above for more information and the application.

Randy Rebert Softball Scholarship - Due 04/15/2026

The Randy Rebert Softball Scholarship is created in memory of Coach Randy and his passion for girls softball.  Scholarship Amount is $500.00. This is an annual 1x per school year scholarship awarded to one biological female applicant for $500.00. Applicant must be a senior a) currently playing high school softball; b) pursuing a post-high school education; c) involves continued play in the sport of Girls Softball at the college/university level.

Starview Sportsmen's Association Annual Scholarship - Due 04/15/2026

The Starview Sportsmen’s Association offers up to five $2,000 scholarships annually to students pursuing postsecondary education in a field that enhances or supports the outdoor activities of hunting, fishing, and trapping.  Some examples are Marine Biology, Forestry Management, Ecology related fields, and Natural Resource Management, but there are many other majors that qualify.  Applications can be found in the Counseling Office.

Spring Grove Lions Club Scholarship - Due 04/17/2026

The Spring Grove Lions Club announces its 33rd annual scholarship program for students residing in the Spring Grove Area School District who are graduating from high school this year.  All high school seniors are eligible for this award regardless of the school they attend.  Approximately $1,500 in scholarships will be awarded by the club this year.
Scholarship applications can be found in the Counseling Office.