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SCHOLARSHIPS

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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

DO NOT USE THE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED BELOW UNLESS THEY ARE marked with an *  !!

*11.13.2025

  • PrimePutt Women in Golf Annual Scholarship
    • Amount: $1000
    • Application deadline: Dec 1st
    • Eligibility: Women who play golf in any capacity and are undergraduate or graduate students, as well as current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, may apply.
    • Link to apply:https://primeputt.com/products/golf#scholarship
  • Learner Tutoring Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
    • Eligibility: Any veteran, active-duty service member, or a dependent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident and uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further their learning.
    • Amount: $1000
    • Application Deadline: Jan 1st
    • Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/#scholarship
  • HeySunday Scholarship for Mom's in College
    • Amount: $2500
    • Application deadline: Jun 1st
    • Eligibility: Open to all mothers who are currently attending a US college or university and are current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
    • Link to apply: https://www.heysunday.com/#scholarship
  • The Laundry Guru Future Green Leaders Scholarship
    • Amount: $1000
    • Application deadline: Jun 17
    • Eligibility: Open to all students pursuing a degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, or a related field and are current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
    • Link to apply: https://www.thelaundryguru.net/#scholarship-about

All of our scholarships are either monthly, quarterly, or annual scholarships, so essentially they never expire.

*11.10.2025 Established by the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association to provide college tuition assistance to students from northeastern Pennsylvania who will major in agriculture or biology. 
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Canton-High-School-criteria-sheet-25.26.docx

*11.10.2025 The Women of Steel Local 1000 Female Scholarship Program (Deadline May 1, 2026)http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Who-is-USW.docx
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WOS-Scholarship-2026-1.docx

*11.3.2025 SWE Society of Women Engineers (Deadline February 1, 2026) http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SWE-Society-of-Women-Engineers.pdf

*11.3.2025 WTS Advancing Women Advancing Transportation in Central PA (Deadline December 5, 2025) http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WTS-Advancing-women-Advancing-Transportation-Central-PA.pdf

*10.23.2025 Cirkled In Scholarship 
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cirkled-In-Scholarship-Flyer-Q4-2025.pdf

*10.21.2025 250 America PA SEM QUIN Scholarship Program
https://america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiquin_Scholarships

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and to honor the legacy of Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will be awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities in the 2026/2027 academic school year.  

Who
Pennsylvania High School Seniors who are planning to attend an accredited Pennsylvania college or university for the 2026/2027 academic school year 

What
Twenty-five $10,000 Scholarships will be awarded throughout America250PA’s six designated regions. 

Where
Any Pennsylvania College or University 
• Up to 12 to any Pennsylvania Community College 
• Up to 13 to any Pennsylvania Post-Secondary College or University 

When
Application: September 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026.
Review: February 1 – March 15, 2026
Notifications: By March 30, 2026
Public Announcements: Scholarships will be awarded in April 2026 for the 2026/2027 academic year. 
Luncheon Honoring Awardees: Late April in Harrisburg

*10.14.2025 Community Foundation Scholarships for High School Students (Deadline Feb 1, 2026)
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Community-Foundation-Scholarships-for-HS-Students.pdf

*10.8.2025 Hagan Scholarship (Deadline December 1, 2025) Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hagan-Scholarship.pdf

*10.2.2025 PA American Legion Scholarships
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PA-American-Legion-Scholarships.pdf

*10.2.2025 Elmer Hafer American Legion State Police National Guard Youth Camp Ages 15-17 interested in law enforcement or the military. http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elmer-Hafer-Youth-Camp.pdf

*10.2.2025 Keystone Boys State Camp
Must have completed your junior year of high school.
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Keystone-Boys-State-Camp.pdf ________________________________________________________

 Oct. 1 and the FAFSA and CSS Profile are open for your senior families.

FAFSA: Ready, Set, Go! - The College Financial Lady

2026-27 FAFSA Checklist: What You'll Need to Complete Your Application | Fastweb

New News:

Income on the FAFSA - The College Financial Lady

New Report: College Remains Financially Out of Reach, Students Face $1500 Gap at Public 4-Years - National College Attainment Network

New (School) Year's Resolutions - The College Financial Lady

How to Shelter Assets on the FAFSA and Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility

529 Qualified Expenses: What Can You Use 529 Money For?

The Three Types of Scholarships - The College Financial Lady

Degrees of Responsibility: Caregiving Students in the 2024 Student Financial Wellness Survey

Assets on the FAFSA - The College Financial Lady

Older News:

FAFSA Simplification:

https://inside.southernct.edu/onestop/financial-aid/fafsa-simplification

CT Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Portal:

https://www.ctdollarsandsense.com/

529 Money Can Pay For…

https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/what-you-can-pay-for-with-a-529-plan?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_campaign=sfc_consumer_2023_07-05&utm_medium=email

College Planning Essentials Guide:

https://am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/jpm-am-aem/americas/us/en/literature/brochure/529-cpe.pdf

Recommended Reading: https://www.amazon.com/How-Pay-College-financial-education/dp/0857199293/ and https://www.amazon.com/Money-Your-Twenties-Getting-Started/dp/0578610582

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SCHOLARSHIPS  2025-2026

*9.16.2025 Moose Scholarship
This scholarship is for any Moose Member's children, grandchildren, stepchildren/grandchildren, or children in a member's guardianship. http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-Scholarship-Application.pdf

*9.5.2025

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is announcing the continuation of its local and national scholarship program for the 2025-2026 school year. The application period is NOW OPEN through December 5, 2025.

There are three qualification requirements to be considered for the annual scholarships:

1.  Applicant must be a female student and US citizen

2.  Applicant must be a student currently residing in PA or attending high school, trade school, junior college, undergraduate school, or graduate school in the Commonwealth.

3.  Applicant should be considering a career related to transportation may apply. Transportation careers can include:

Planners / Engineers / Economists / Scientists / GIS Mappers / Accounting / CADD Specialists / Managers / Public Relations / Construction / Geologists / Air Traffic Controllers / Public Policy / Finance / Wildlife Specialists / Historians / Architects / Surveyors / Archaeologists / Ecologists / and more…

Interested students may apply for one or more of the following scholarships:

·     WTS Central PA Chapter – Colleen Brown High School Scholarship (for high school seniors)

·     Trade School/Junior College Scholarship (for those earning their certificate or Associate’s degree)

·     Molitoris Leadership Scholarship (for undergraduate students)

·     Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship (for undergraduate students)

·     WTS Paula Hammond Leadership Legacy Scholarship (for graduate students)

·     Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship (for graduate students)

·     Passion and Perseverance Scholarship (for all students)

Directions and applications are available for download on the WTS Central PA website scholarship page at: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/central-pennsylvania/scholarships Please note that completed applications must be received at the email or mailing address below by Friday, December 5, 2025. Only complete application packages typed in Word or PDF format will be accepted. Email submission is preferable. All submissions will receive notification if they have won or not, by the end of January/early February 2026

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

CentralPA@wtsinternational.org (Preferred)

OR

Kayla Peters, WTS Central PA Scholarship Chair

c/o RK&K

651 East Park Drive, Suite 105

Harrisburg, PA 17111

WTS Central PA’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Scholarship & Awards Committees welcomes unique contributions in terms of applicant’s culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, veteran’s status, religion, and disability.

Since 2012, WTS Central PA has given out over 50 scholarships totaling over $100,000. In addition, one of WTS Central PA’s scholarship recipients will be recommended to the WTS International national scholarship competition. We look forward to seeing this years applicants and continuing our Chapter’s commitment to offer monetary support to deserving female students.

WTS Central PA would also like to make your high school aware of PennDOT’s Innovations Challenge, open to all students in 9th-12th grade. You can read more about this year’s challenge on PennDOT’s website: https://www.penndot.gov/about-us/PennDOT2020/Pages/Innovations-Challenge.aspx

Thank you for your help in publicizing our Scholarship Program. Feel free to call with questions, 717-216-5364.

Sincerely,

Kayla Peters

Kayla Peters, EIT

WTS Central PA Scholarship Chair

4.11.2025 Canton Area Network of Ministers Scholarship
(Deadlilne May 2, 2025)

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/scholarship-info-for-2025.docx

4.3.2025 American Legion Scholarship Deadline May 31, 2025 
Copy the link below into your browser!

https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/samuel-w-worley-scholarship-endowment/

4.1.2025 Deadline 5.15.2025
EMPO Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen Scholarship
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EMPO-Scholarship.pdf

3.26.2025 Bradford/Sullivan County Developmental Disability Awareness Committee Scholarship Deadline May 5, 2025
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Scholarship.docx
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/scholarship-application.docx

3.26.2025 David B. Morris for Community Service
Deadline April 15, 2025
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/David-B-Morris-Award-for-Community-Service.pdf

3.26.2025 The Fallen Warriors' Scholarship
Deadline April 15, 2025
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-Fallen-Warriors-Scholarship.pdf

Please help your student by watching the attached power point presentation.
https://fsapartners.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/202526fafsapreviewpresentation.pdf

*3.19.2025 Hillside Rod and Gun Club Scholarship
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hillside-Scholarship.docx

*3.14.2025 Peter Van Vlack Scholarship

The scholarship does prefer students who express an interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine, education, public service (law enforcement and social work), or trade professions such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing. 
http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Van-Vlack-Scholarship-letter-to-counselors-2025.docx

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Van-Vlack-Scholarship-fillable-Version-2025.pdf

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Van-Vlack-Scholarship-print-out-version-2025.docx

*3.13.2025 Multiple scholarships you may be eligible for!!
https://www.twintierscf.org/who-receives/scholarships-available

*3.12.2025 AADE Scholarship 
The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) is continuing to offer a Scholarship opportunity to high school students. Attached is the 2025 – 2026 application.

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AADE-Flyer-2025-2026-1.doc

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AADE-Application-2000-2025-2026-working-doc-1.doc

*3.6.2025  The Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation is offering academic scholarships to students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in land surveying.  The application period runs from March 1 to April 30, 2025.

The Foundation, an affiliate of Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, was established in 1990 to create awareness of the opportunities available in the land surveying profession, provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing an education in land surveying, make grants and contributions to educational institutions to enhance their curriculum related to land surveying, and provide financial assistance for research in land surveying.

Each year, the Foundation presents approximately $20,000 in scholarships to individual land surveying students who are outstanding scholars, students, and citizens. The recent scholarships were presented at our annual conference to twelve deserving students totaling $31,000. 

More information including the scholarship application and other forms can be found at: https://www.psls.org/scholarship

http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-2026-Scholarship-Letter-To-Schools.pdf

For questions, feel free to call 717- 412-1946 or email psls@psls.org.

*3.6.2025 Let Grow's Think for Yourself Scholarship
DEADLINE: 4/30/25
AMOUNT: $2000-$8000
ELIGIBILITY:
- US Citizen
- High School senior
To apply, please head to: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/let-grow-scholarship

Humanity Rising Service Scholarship Award
DEADLINE: 3/31/25
AMOUNT: $1500
ELIGIBILITY:
- 2.5 GPA and Above
- High School senior
To apply, please head to:
https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/humanity-rising-service-scholarship-award

If you have any other questions, please feel free to connect with us at hello@scholarsapp.com.

*2.28.2025 The Amvets Post 187 is sponsoring a scholarship for seniors http://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Scholarship-2025-letter-signed-4.pdf

*2.28.2025 Scholarship Opportunity for Foster Children

We're thrilled to announce that the American Industries Trade Scholarship application is officially open! 🎉This scholarship awards up to $10,000 for former foster youth pursuing trade or vocational programs, helping them take the next step toward building a brighter future.

Do you know any foster youth interested in HVAC, plumbing, welding, construction, electrical, or any of our eligible trades? 

For questions, student referrals, and group info sessions, please contact Edward Ramirez, Trade Scholarships Coordinator, edward@fosterlove.com

Scholarship Deadline to the Guidance office April 7, 2025
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Every-Flyer.pdf

https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Every-Scholarship-communication-to-schools.pdf

https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Joseph-R.-Every-Scholarship-Application-2025.pdf

*1.30.2025 FCFP Scholarship link for seniors:

Marion Jones Donaldson Scholarship Fund
• Attend an accredited institution of higher education
• Plans to pursue major coursework in the area of Elementary or Secondary Education
• Have a four-year overall minimum grade average of 85%
• Demonstrates involvement in community service, extra-curricular activities, and financial need
• Selection shall not be discriminatory on the basis of gender, race, religion, or similar characteristics of applicants

Taylor J. Ertel Scholarship for Foster Children - OPEN APPLICATION, NO DEADLINE
• PA resident who has been placed in foster care by a child welfare agency at some point in their lives
• Admitted to a program of study: training may range from short vocational courses such as cosmetology, data entry or welding, through college and graduate study
For students: The following is a link to the portal where students will be applying: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=fcfpas
Here is a link to the step-by-step instructions to apply for a scholarship: https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4520645408151-SLM-Applicant-Tutorial-Universal-Application

*1.21.2025

Center for Scholarship Administration
PO Box 1465 ♦ Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: 864-268-3363 ♦ Fax:  1-864-268-7160
Email: Hanna@csascholars.org
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Flyer.ppt

https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FAQ.docx

*1.17.2025 United Steelworkers Local 1000, the Women of Steel Committee proudly presents

The Women of Steel Local 1000 Female Scholarship Program

Interested applicants must fill out the standard scholarship application herein, and compose a 250-350 word essay, as well as provide a detailed list describing their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, volunteer/fundraising efforts, activism within their community, and any additional accomplishments that display personal qualities as a young female leader.
Please mail or deliver your submission to:
Women of Steel
USW LOCAL 1000
100 Civic Center Plaza
Corning, NY 14830

The Women of Steel Female Scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2025 Semester is April 3, 2025
Deanna Cavanaugh
WOS LOCAL 1000
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WhatisUSWLocal1000.png

https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WOS_Scholarship-FALL-2025.pdf

*1.6.2025 2025 scholarships we offer here at CFTT.  All current applications are available at  www.twintierscf.org

*1.2.2025 David T. Terrill Environmental Stewardship Scholarship
2025 David T. Terrill Environmental Stewardship Scholarship offered by Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (NTSWA).   Applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2025.  Be sure to use the January 2025 version of the application.https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Application-updated-for-2025.pdf

Leigh Twoey
Recycling, Safety, & Education Coordinator
Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority
570-297-4177
www.NTSWA.org

*1.2.2025 Horatio Alger Scholarship for Juniors
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Horatio-Alger-Scholarship-for-Juniors.pdf

*12.4.2024 Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships and Guthrie Employee Scholarships https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Guthrie-Scholarships-Available.pdf

*12.3.2024 Gladys Tozier Memorial Scholarship Award (Lycoming County students only)
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gladys-Tozier-Scholarship-Memorial-Award.pdf

*11.13.2024 Please click the link below for financial aid webinars that are coming up through PHEAA. Your senior students have been emailed the link as well. 
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Financial-Aid-Webinars.pdf

*11.11.2024   ALL AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
Guidance Office Criteria for Canton High School  
Timeline for 2024/2025 School year
November 15th           Scholarships available online
March 15th                 Application deadline             
March 22nd                 Deadline for Guidance contact to supply transcript        
March 23rd to April 15th Selection Committees Evaluate Applications     

The Community Foundation will notify Guidance of the Award Recipients, provide certificates and instruction letters for award ceremony in mid-May.

All applications are completed online at community-foundation.org/scholarships 

            Fund Name                                                     Criteria

Susquehanna Beekeepers Association College Scholarship

Established by the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association to provide college tuition assistance to students from northeastern Pennsylvania who will major in agriculture or biology and who write a winning essay about their experience as a beekeeper.

*10.17.2024 https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-25-Coolidge-Scholarship-1.pdf

*10.17.2024 https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Community-Foundation-Scholarship.pdf

*10.8.2024 https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WTS-Scholarship-for-Women.pdf

*10.02.2024 October Scholarship Newsletter
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/October-Scholarship-Newsletter.pdf

*9.18.2024 The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Eugene-McDermott-Scholars-Program.pdf

*9.3.2024 StudentScholarships.org
StudentScholarships.org

*9.3.2024 Scholarships and Awards | Center for Dairy Excellence

https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/for-students-and-educators/scholarship-opportunities/

Please open the flyer to see the upcoming webinars coming up in the next couple months. https://www.canton.k12.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PHEAA-Statewide-Webinars-2024.pdf

9.19.2024

https://www.pheaa.org/college-planning/student-aid-guide/
COPY AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER THE ABOVE LINK

PHEAA Update 

Please share our resources page with parents and students about the financial aid process, aid opportunities, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) completion. They can watch PHEAA’s “how to” videos, access publications, and find other financial aid information.

Additional resources for counselors and partners can help you to guide families and students through the financial aid process and plan FAFSA Completion Events and Financial Aid Nights. Our toolkit includes social media posts, FAFSA-themed images, and links to help you promote the FAFSA to your students and families.

PA Forward Webinars

Do your students come to you for information on how to cover tuition gaps and need more information on how to interpret their bills? PHEAA’s PA Forward Team will be hosting webinars to help families with any questions they have. Our goal is to provide you and your families with a comfort level when it comes to understanding balances and making decisions on financing them. Visit pheaa.org/virtual to register to attend our valuable webinars.