Delores Angle Ryder Memorial Scholarship

Delores Angle Ryder graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1948 and entered the business world. She used her education and business skills that she acquired from Shippensburg to hold such positions as clerk typist, secretary, accountant, and office manager. If she would have been able to further her education, Delores might have been the CEO or president of those same businesses. The purpose of this scholarship is to offer graduating seniors from Shippensburg High School an opportunity to become a business leader.

Complete the Scholarship Application form online using the Shippensburg Area Local Scholarship Application Form.  

Click here for information on this application. 

Deadline

March 15


Award

1 Winner/Up to $500 Per Year For Up to 4 years

Scholarship FAQ

Criteria

  1. Graduating seniors of Shippensburg Area High School 
  2. Plans to attend a two or four-year college, university, or accredited business school majoring in business as a full-time student 
  3. Student must have had at least two business courses during their 4 years of high school 
  4. Minimum GPA of 2.5
  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.

Essay

Describe your most meaningful student achievements and how they relate to your studies and future goals? Essay should be titled, 100 words minimum/300 words maximum.

Renewability

This scholarship will automatically renew for up to four years provided the recipient remains a full-time student and maintains a minimum “C” average or equivalent.

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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