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.
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
The scholarship supports young persons from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, studying to be lawyers. Awards will be made to students entering the first, second, and third year of a J.D. Program. If you’re not currently in a 3-year J.D. Program, but plan to attend, click here to sign up to receive annual reminders when the application… Read More
Family & Children’s Services of Lebanon County
Students who are residents of Lebanon County, pursuing higher education degrees in social sciences and human services, including fields such as medicine, nursing, social work, mental health, and other specialized therapies in the treatment of physical and mental disabilities.
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
Students from Franklin County, with a 2.5 GPA or higher, who wish to study nursing; priority is given to undergraduate students, but graduate students may apply.
Grove Family Fund #2 – HACC
This scholarship was established to support students attending HACC as a full-time or part time student.
Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship
Students who are residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties, for study in preparation for medical or dental school, nursing, physical therapy, other medical related fields, or engineering.
HomeBuilders Association Scholarship Fund
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg established its Scholarship Program in 1987. This Association typically awards 10 – $1,000 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 Industry or its related fields. The Association is an… 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
Students from Franklin County studying nursing or other medical support occupations, such as radiological technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory technology, nurse practitioners, inhalation therapy, etc. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5, participate in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate service to the community and financial need. Priority is given to undergraduate students, but graduate… Read More
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship
Students who are present or former residents of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon, Adams, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Montour, Snyder, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Union, or Northumberland, and studying in the final three years of a Bachelor of Architecture program OR in a graduate program leading to… Read More
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Music Scholarship
Students from Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and York counties, studying classical music composition, teaching, and performance. If you are completing this application, you do not need to complete the Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship Application. Music scholarships are funded by both the Lou Drane Fund and the… 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
Graduating seniors and graduates within the last five years of any high school in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon or Perry county, who will attend HACC to study a major listed under Health Careers at HACC.
Leon Lowengard Scholarship
Students attending Harrisburg City Public Schools and surrounding districts with a minimum GPA of 2.5; must be an undergraduate student. Preference will be given to students who are of Jewish faith.
Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship
Students from Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and York counties, studying classical music composition, teaching, and performance. If you are completing this application, you do not need to complete the Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Music Scholarship Application. Music scholarships are funded by both the Lou Drane… Read More
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 CSWE accredited bachelor’s degree program in selected counties in Pennsylvania. The eligible student would have at least a 3.0 GPA and financial need that the award… 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 set up by his wife Judy and their sons Rick and Rod to continue Ron’s passion for agriculture and… 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
This scholarship fund was established through the estate of Pauline M. Whitekettle. The scholarship supports residents of the greater Newport area (defined as students residing in the Newport School District or those with a Newport address) in their second, third, and fourth years of college. Preference will be given to students who are members of St. Paul’s… Read More
Ray S. Shoemaker Scholarship
Students attending Harrisburg City Public Schools and surrounding districts with a minimum GPA of 2.5; must be an undergraduate student.
Rice Family Scholarship Fund of Eichelbergers, Inc.
Graduating seniors who are dependent children of employees of Eichelbergers, Inc. (employed for at least one year), with a minimum 2.5 GPA, planning to attend any two or four year college in PA.
Roberta L. Houpt Scholarship
Students from Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, studying nursing.
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
Employees of Harrisburg School District looking to further their education
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
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 Elaine and Robert Siegel Scholarship Fund
The Elaine and Robert Siegel Scholarship Fund has been established to support college-bound students from Harrisburg. This includes graduating seniors and recent graduates of Harrisburg High School, SciTech High School, Dauphin County Technical School, Susquehanna Township School District, Central Dauphin High School, and Central Dauphin East High School.
Walters Services, Inc. Fabe & Beverly Walters Scholarship Fund
Walters Services Inc has established the Fabe and Beverly Walters Scholarship Fund to assist with the financial burden higher education places on employee families. Applicants must be children of employees under the age of 26, or must be a seasonal employee under the age of 26, with plans to attend college, university, or a trade… Read More
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. More information can… Read More
