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SCHOLARSHIP LINKS*Reminder*
NEVER pay for a scholarship or a scholarship list!!
These scholarship applications have arrived and can be found in the scholarship drawer in the Counseling Office:The Conewago Scholarship will be awarding 5 individual scholarships to local area High School Graduates this year. The amount of each scholarship will be $20,000, distributed in $5,000 increments for a maximum of 4 years. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the length of the scholarship and major in a construction related field which includes Accounting, Architecture, Business Management, Engineering, and any other construction related majors. The deadline to apply is April 1st.The ASHE Harrisburg Engineering Scholarship is a $2000 scholarship for any senior who is a U.S. Citizen, and is enrolling or enrolled in a four year college bachelors degree program in engineering. Go to their website to apply: http://www.harrisburg.ashe.pro/Scholarship.htm The deadline to apply is April 5th.The Snowmobile Club of Adams County Scholarship is for a hardworking individual with decent grades, excellent attendance, involved in community groups such as Eagle Scouts, church/civic groups, and is going to a college or trade school. The deadline to apply for this $500 scholarship is March 22nd.The Good Samaritan Lodge 336 Scholarship will be offering five $500 scholarships this year. This scholarship is for any senior with a worthy career goal. The application needs to be in their hands by April 1st.
The Beta Kappa Chapter Recruitment Grant is for a female senior who is planning to attend a college or university pursuing a degree in education. Please bring finished applications to the Counseling Office to be mailed. The deadline for this $500 award is April 17th.
The Promoting Future Educators Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for seniors who are planning on going into a field in which they will assist individuals with disabilities. You may major or minor in Special Education, planning to be a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or a Speech/Language Pathologist. All completed applications must be postmarked by April 26th.
The Woman's Club of Gettysburg will award up to four scholarships of $1,500 each to Adams County High School graduating seniors who are planning on a two year course of study in a vocational, or technical institution. The deadline to apply is April 15th.
The Mason Dixon Scholarship by One Mountain Foundation is for a senior who is accepted to an accredited school or accredited certification program. You also need to have academic achievement, including grades, rank in class, community/extracurricular involvement and leadership as demonstrated in community and extracurricular activities. The deadline to apply is May 1st.
The York-Adams 2-Cylinder Club Achievement/Scholarship is for high school seniors who have been accepted into a College, University, Community College, or Technical School. This scholarship is open to all career choices. However, those career choices affiliated with Agriculture, Ag. Business, and/or Veterinary Sciences, could have first consideration. The amount awarded will be $450 to $1000 which will be determined by the Club. Applicants must have an above average Academic Record and the deadline to apply is April 19th.
Each year the Omega Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society awards the LeOra L Held Recruitment Grant to an outstanding female senior student who intends to pursue a degree in the field of education. You must be ranked in the upper third of your graduating class and attend college the year following graduation. The deadline to apply for this $750 stipend is April 26th.
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$500 - $20,000 Scholarships Available from Adams County Community Foundation (Dollars for Scholars)! Easy online application process at: www.adamscountydfs.org. Application opens on January 2, 2019. New this year: Adams Electric has a second opporturnity and will now award a $1,000 scholarship to eight high school seniors who have plans to attend a post-secondary career or trade school. This scholarship program specifically benefits pursuits of vocational-technical school students who must become accepted in educational programs leading to certificates/degrees related to building/construction trades, cosmetology, culinary arts or vehicle technology. The approximate deadline to apply is April 15th.
Bar Association is once again sponsoring their annual essay contest to recognize the important role that law plays in American society. This year's contest will focus on the importance of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The first place essay winner will receive $2,500, with a second place receiving $1,500, and up to three honorable mentions each receiving $500. This is for a senior who plans on attending a four-year college and intends to enter a law-related career. The deadline to apply is April 12th. Applications are located in the Counseling Office.
ASHRAE is an engineering society for people who work in the field of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning. The purpose of their scholarship is to promote interest in careers in these fields. This year they will be awarding two $1000 scholarships to high school seniors who are graduating in 2019 and are pursuing a professional degree or post high school vocational training leading to a career in a field related to heating, refrigeration or air-conditioning of buildings. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. Applications can be found in the Counseling Office.
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