Binder Family Scholarship

The Binder Family Fund Scholarship was created by Richard G. Binder to award scholarships to graduating seniors of Steelton-Highspire High School to assist him/her in receiving a higher education at a four-year college or university.  Mr. Binder was a 1940 graduate of Steelton High School and worked for Bethlehem Steel until his retirement. 

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Deadline

March 15


Award

Multiple Winners/Up to $10,000

Scholarship FAQs

Criteria

  1. Student must be a graduating senior of Steelton-Highspire High School 
  2. Student must attend a four year college or university 
  3. Good citizenship (extracurricular activities) 
  4. Academic achievement 
  5. Financial need 
  6. Essay
  7. 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.

Essasy

Describe your current interests and activities, as well as sharing future goals and ambitions. 300 words maximum.

Renewability

This scholarship will automatically renew for up to 4 years provided that the student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA and continues to have financial need. Students must submit their transcript and tuition bill each semester for renewal of the award. Should the GPA requirement not be met, the student will be placed on probation. Failure to regain the required GPA after one academic semester will result in the loss of the scholarship. 

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