Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship

The Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship Fund is an endowment fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. The income from the fund is used to assist residents from Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties for a course of study in preparation for medical or dental school, nursing, physical therapy, other medical related fields, or engineering. Students will be enrolled in undergraduate programs at two or four year colleges or universities. There will be multiple awards at varying amounts. It is preferred that the number of scholarships be split equally between males and females.

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Deadline

March 15

Award

Multiple Winners/Amount Varies

Scholarship FAQ

Criteria

Residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry counties
Desire to pursue a course of study in preparation for engineering, medical school, dental school, nursing, physical therapy, or other medical related fields
Academic achievement
Extracurricular activities
Service to the community
Financial need
Essay
Supplemental documents. This may include a resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), or other scholarship-specific documents. Specific requirements are noted in the application.

Essay

Describe your interest in your chosen field. Essay should be titled, 300 words maximum.

Renewability

Recipients of this scholarship may apply again for a maximum total of 4 years. Students must submit a full application but may be prompted to complete a different essay.

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