College And Graduate Student Scholarship Opportunities
Beistle Company Scholarship
The Beistle Scholarship Fund of the Franklin County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of TFEC, is a scholarship for legal dependents (natural or adopted) of full-time employees of the Beistle Company. If there are no eligible children, or if funds are available beyond those needed; second preference may be given to students graduating from Shippensburg… Read More
Bruce Mangione Fund
The Bruce Mangione Fund is an endowment of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. This fund was established through memorial gifts in honor of Bruce Mangione, former President and owner of Harrisburg Steam Works. Bruce was involved in the development of the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel and Towers, on the board of the Harristown Development Corporation, and… Read More
Central PA Architects Foundation Fund Architecture Scholarship
Students who are present or former residents of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, or York, and currently enrolled in an architecture degree program.
David M. Kleppinger Family Scholarship Fund
The David M. Kleppinger Family Scholarship Fund wishes to offer a scholarship to a graduate of Hershey High School in Hershey, Pennsylvania or Emmaus High School in Emmaus, Pennsylvania who will attend Penn State Main Campus in State College, Pennsylvania or Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida as a full-time student and who… Read More
Education Matters – The J.M. Heberlig/B.J. Helterbran Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by J.M. Heberlig & B.J. Helterbran who both believe that education matters and know that it is becoming more difficult than ever to afford to reach your goals. Together with family, friends, and community, we can all accomplish great things. Jody, a High School Art Teacher, and Beth, who has worked… Read More
Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Faerie L. Angle was the widow of Roy S.F. Angle, Attorney-at-Law. Her Last Will and Testament provided for the creation of a Law School Educational Trust Fund, which provides scholarships for young persons from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, studying to be lawyers. If you’re not currently in a 3-year J.D. Program, but plan to attend, click… Read More
Family & Children’s Services of Lebanon County
The Family & Children’s Services of Lebanon County Fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities provides financial scholarships for Lebanon County residents pursuing higher education degrees in social sciences and human services. The scholarships are granted to students enrolled in accredited schools of advanced education in the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, mental health,… Read More
Gary D. Radine Scholarship
The Gary D. Radine Scholarship Fund of the Holding Company System of Delta Dental of California was established in 2016 as a project of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. This scholarship program is for the children of employees of Delta Dental to assist with college tuition expenses.
Gordon B. and Josephine Hewlett Memorial Scholarship
The Gordon B. and Josephine Hewlett Memorial Scholarship assists Franklin county students who wish to pursue college degrees in nursing. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to assist undergraduate students, but in the absence of qualified applicants, the scholarship may go to graduate students. The scholarship was established in 1999 by the children of… Read More
Grove Family Fund #2 – HACC
This scholarship was established to support students attending HACC as a full-time or part time student.
HomeBuilders Association Scholarship Fund
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg established its Scholarship Program in 1987. Each year this Association awards 5-10 up to $2000 scholarships to local area youth based on academic factors, applicant performance and career goals, with extra consideration given to students furthering their education in the Building/Construction Industry and related fields such as Architecture,… Read More
Ivin S. and Virginia D. Bear Fund
This fund supports students attending Franklin & Marshall College, Shippensburg University, or Harrisburg Academy, and Eagle Scouts nominated by the New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America.
James G. Hewlett Memorial Scholarship
The James G. Hewlett Memorial Scholarship Fund was established through the estate of James G. Hewlett to support students who are Franklin county residents who are studying nursing or other medical support occupations, such as radiological technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory technology, nurse practitioners, inhalation therapy, etc. The fund is intended to support students… Read More
Janet B. Brownold & Simon and Eva Brenner Student Travel & Enrichment Award
This award was established by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Brownold in memory of Mrs. Brownold’s parents, Simon and Eva Brenner. The award is given to enable a student(s) of HACC Central Pennsylvania’s Community College to travel either in the United States or abroad for the purpose of personal or educational enrichment and/or for costs… Read More
JEM Group Diversity in Construction Scholarship Fund
JEM Group is a woman-owned construction services firm located in Central Pennsylvania. From the beginning, the driving force of the JEM Group has been to improve the communities where they live and build. The JEM Diversity in Construction Scholarship Fund was born out of the JEM CEO’s (Jessica Meyers) desire to see more young women… Read More
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship
Students who are present or former residents of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, Union, or York, and studying in the final three years of a NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture program OR in a… Read More
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Music Scholarship
Income of the Lou Drane Fund and the Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund is used annually to grant scholarships to students of classical music in the fields of composition, teaching, and performance. There is only one application to complete through the universal application.
Kahl Family Scholarship Fund
The Kahl Family Scholarship was created in honor of Lewis J. Kahl, who will be remembered for his huge heart and zeal for life. Lewis lived in Ephrata School District for over 60 years. He and his wife, Roberta, have three children who all attended Ephrata High School, continued to college, and are all very… Read More
Kenneth G. Robinson, APR Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Kenneth G. Robinson, APR, Memorial Scholarship will provide opportunities to rising or current undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania colleges or universities who are civic-minded and require tuition assistance to continue their education in the communications or public relations fields. It is jointly sponsored by the members of the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society and Public Relations… Read More
Leader Scholarship Fund
Governor George Leader was born in York County in 1918. His term as Governor of Pennsylvania in the 1950’s was the highlight of his life. He was a champion for those with disabilities as well as education and worked hard to bring about positive change in both areas. Mr. Leader was a man of convictions… Read More
Leon I. Lock and Barbara R. Lock Scholarship
The Leon I. Lock and Barbara R. Lock Scholarship fund is an endowment of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. This scholarship is available to graduates of any high school in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, or Perry counties who will attend Harrisburg Area Community College to study a health career. Scholarship is available to graduating seniors… Read More
Leon Lowengard Scholarship
The Leon Lowengard Scholarship has been established to memorialize the late Leon Lowengard. The award is for students attending Harrisburg City Public Schools and surrounding districts with special consideration given to students who are of Jewish faith.
Lippert-Sizemore Scholarship Fund
The PFLAG – Greater Harrisburg Chapter developed the Lippert-Sizemore Scholarship Fund in 2023. The scholarship recognizes outstanding persons from Central PA for their involvement in the LGBTQ+ community and encourages post-secondary education of LGBTQ+ persons and their allies while promoting a positive image of LGBTQ+ persons in society.
Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship
Income of the Lou Drane Fund and the Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund is used annually to grant scholarships to students of classical music in the fields of composition, teaching, and performance. There is only one application to complete through the universal application.
Mary Grace Shearer MSW / Scholarship for the Advancement of Social Work Fund
The Mary Grace Shearer MSW Scholarship for the Advancement of Social Work is established for students entering their junior or senior year of college majoring in social work at Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited bachelor’s degree program in selected counties in Pennsylvania. The eligible student would have at least a 3.0 GPA and… Read More
Mercer Vu Farms/ Ron and Judy Hissong Scholarship for Agriculture Fund
The Mercer Vu Farms/Ron and Judy Hissong Scholarship for Agriculture Fund was set up in honor of Ron Hissong, a life-long dairy farmer, who along with his wife, established Mercer Vu Farms Inc. The scholarship was setup by his wife Judy and their sons Rick and Rod to continue Ron’s passion for agriculture and giving… Read More
Nick Pantalone Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Nick Pantalone Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Nicholas “Nick” Pantalone who was a brother, son, friend and Four Diamonds child. He passed away in 2013 from a 3 year battle with desmoplastic small round cell tumor, an extremely rare yet aggressive form of cancer that creates large masses in the abdomen that can spread to… Read More
PARTS Scholarship Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society
The Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society (PARTS) Scholarship was established to memorialize the late members and honor some special current members of PARTS who contributed time, effort, and monies to create a viable automotive recycling industry and association. Applicant must be the child or step child of an owner who is an eligible active PARTS… Read More
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Pauline Whitekettle was a life-long resident of Perry County having died in the house in which she was born. She taught the second grade for 40 years in the Newport Schools. In retirement, she never missed Friday lunch and Saturday breakfast at Bitting’s, the well-known local restaurant, where she would routinely see her former students,… Read More
Ray S. Shoemaker Scholarship
The Ray S. Shoemaker Scholarship has been established to memorialize the late Ray S. Shoemaker.
Roberta L. Houpt Scholarship
The Roberta L. Houpt Scholarship Fund will assist students from Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties studying nursing at a college or university of their choice. This scholarship fund was established in 1998 by Lyndell S. Houpt, a long time secretary of the Camp Hill High School, in loving memory of her daughter Roberta L. Houpt,… Read More
Royer Family Scholarship Fund
Hannah and Lester Royer are the Matriarch and Patriarch of Royer’s Flowers and Gifts. They both attended Elizabethtown College and studied to become teachers in the 1920’s. It was very rare for a woman to attend college in that period of time, but Hannah and Lester both had a strong determination to improve themselves by… Read More
Samuel L. Abrams Foundation
Samuel L. Abrams, a Harrisburg businessman, distinguished himself during a lifetime of participation in his community through philanthropic, social and political activities. Born in Lithuania, Mr. Abrams immigrated with his parents to the United States and Harrisburg at the age of three. He attended Harrisburg city schools, graduating from Harrisburg Technical High School in 1922…. Read More
Samuel L. Abrams Foundation – Professionals
Samuel L. Abrams, a Harrisburg businessman, distinguished himself during a lifetime of participation in the Harrisburg community through philanthropic, social and political activities. Born in Lithuania, Mr. Abrams was brought to the United States and Harrisburg at the age of three by his parents. He attended city schools, graduating from Harrisburg Technical High School in… Read More
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
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
Walters Services, Inc. Fabe & Beverly Walters Scholarship Fund
We Love People…. Especially our teammates and their families. Love is an action word which means that our team would like to assist with the financial burden higher education places on our families. We want to assist in making education more accessible because it can open doors for the future and enable individuals to pursue… Read More
William Atchley Reed & Maxine S. Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created through the estate of Maxine S. Reed to support Dickinson College students who have financial need and are interested in architecture or engineering. Additional consideration is given to students who will be pursuing a career in architecture.
York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund
York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund 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 Charitable Endowment… Read More
