scholarships

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Below is a list of scholarship opportunities available to anyone meeting the specific criteria outlined in the terms of the scholarship.

Clyde M. McGeary Fund

The Pennsylvania Art Education Association created this fund to honor the educational career of Clyde M. McGeary. The fund provides scholarships to aspiring art educators in Pennsylvania.

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Amount Varies
Deadline: N/A

EITC Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship provides opportunities to students residing in a district of one of the lowest 15% achieving schools as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to receive funding to attend an out-of-district or private elementary, middle, or high school within Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry counties, and the Dillsburg Area.

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Amount Varies
Deadline: April 15

George M. and Mary Jane Leader Scholarship

This fund was established after the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Leader with the intent to support and motivate youth from the City of Harrisburg to attend Harrisburg Area Community College, or participate in college in high school, and succeed in college level work. The George M. and Mary Jane Leader Scholarship was established specifically… Read More

Award: Multiple Winners/Amount Varies
Deadline: Rolling Deadline

Grove Family Fund #1

The Grove Family Scholarship Fund supports students who wish to attend HACC to take college-level courses while still in high school or are attending college in the classroom at their high school.    

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Amount Varies
Deadline: December 31

Lyons Family Scholarship Fund

This scholarship helps deserving boys experience boy scout camp and the opportunities of personal growth it offers. Must be active in Scout Troop 23 with special consideration given to Scouts from Lawton, to pay scouting dues or attend Boy Scout Camp.   Recipients need not be the best or most outstanding scout, but who would benefit… Read More

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Amount Varies
Deadline: N/A

Morris Auto Parts 101 Scholarship Fund

Morris Auto Parts, in honor of its 101st anniversary, has funded a scholarship for motivated students in automotive trade programs to participate in competitions such as SkillsUSA and other such competitions like it.

Award: Up to 3 Awards/$1000-$2500+
Deadline: March 15

Sue & Ken Dyer Foundation Travel Scholarship

The Sue and Ken Dyer Foundation Travel Scholarship is an endowment fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities from which the income is used to assist students with travel expenses for educational or service trips. The Sue and Ken Dyer Foundation Travel Scholarship will award travel scholarships in an amount up to $2,500. Award recipients… Read More

Award: Multiple Winners/Up to $2,500 each
Deadline: March 15

TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship Fund

The TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship provides financial assistance for non-traditional students who have experienced adversity in their lives but are looking to overcome those struggles through further education. The TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship specifically supports individuals who are 22 years of age or older, planning to attend a four year college or university,… Read More

Award: Multiple Winners / Amount Varies
Deadline: December 31

TFEC Early Education Scholarship Fund

This scholarship provides opportunities to eligible Pre-K students ages 3 to 5 years old to attend an early learning center or preschool program located in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties as well as the Dillsburg area of Northern York County. Students must be enrolled in an early learning center or preschool program by… Read More

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Up to $4,000 per Child
Deadline: August 1

TFEC Emergency Early Education Scholarship

The TFEC Emergency Early Education Scholarship provides immediate assistance with preschool enrolment due to family circumstances in the past six months that have created a financial hardship or emergency situation. This scholarship provides opportunities to eligible Pre-K students ages 3 to 5 years old to attend an early learning center or preschool program located in… Read More

Award: Number of Recipients Vary/Up to $4,000 per Child
Deadline: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

TFEC Student Emergency Assistance Fund

The TFEC Student Emergency Assistance Fund will provide financial support to meet the emergency needs of students in situations that may prevent them from persisting in their post-secondary program. The fund will make grants to individuals up to $500 per application. Students may re-apply for funding up to a maximum of $1,500 in total. You… Read More

Award: Up to $500 Per Request / $1,500 Max for Multiple Requests
Deadline: December 31

The LeTort Scholarship Fund

The LeTort Scholarship Fund is an endowment fund that provides scholarships to three distinct groups of individuals with a mission to empower deserving students in their educational journeys and cultivate a brighter future for all. The three groups are: Graduates from the Carlisle Area School District Graduating seniors from public high schools who have been… Read More

Award: One Award / Amount Varies
Deadline: March 15

University Center at Harrisburg Scholarship Fund

The University Center at Harrisburg, formerly the Harrisburg Area Center for Higher Education, was organized in 1958 with the purpose to supply a means of bringing college educational programs to the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, designed to meet the academic and vocational needs of persons residing in central Pennsylvania. The University Center at Harrisburg Scholarship Fund… Read More

Award: Up to $2,500 each/Multiple awards
Deadline: March 15

York Rotary Foundation

York Rotary Foundation provides financial support for the academic success of York students seeking higher education. Thanks to the generous support of Club members, York Rotary Scholarships have been established to reward the academic success, community service, and student determination of York residents attending college, university, trade, or technical school. York Rotary Foundation offers 11… Read More

Award: Multiple Winners / Amount Varies
Deadline: March 15