• to apply you must be a high school senior or freshman/sophomore in college
• one tuition assistance, renewable for up to four years or graduation (whichever is shorter)
• must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college
• if you were employed at Member Clubs of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association for at least two golf seasons you are eligable
• interviews will be done in the March-April 2013 time frame
• deadline for application is September 30th, 2012

• Saturday, September 15th, 2012
• Degrees in Business, Design and Technology, and Health Care
• Students can obtain additional information and an application by going on our website: bradfordpittsburgh.edu or call (800)-391-6810

• Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic on the front of a greeting card
• The students with the best design will win a $10,000 Scholoarship and $1,000 for their school
• They will also have his/her design made into an actual card and be sold in our line
• Students can enter at http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Coca Cola Scholarship 2013 program 

• Awards up to $20,000
• Open August 1st, 2012 through October 31st, 2012
• CURRENT high school student (or home-schooled) in the United States
• Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of the application
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Carrying a minimum of 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
• Applicants MAY NOT be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidaries
• To apply, visit http://www.coca-cola-scholarship

• Looking for all types of high-achieving seniors from public and private schools within the U.S.
• Must be seniors during the 2012/2013 academic years, graduating with the class of 2013
• Cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or better 
• Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman
• to apply online, please visit http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/how-to-apply/

Clarion University Scholarship

• Freshman are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on acceptional grades (3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale)
• Superior SAT (minimum1200 critical reading and mathematics only)/ACT (minimum 27 composite) scores
• File the FAFSA by March 1st to be considered for scholarships for which financial need is criterion
• For more detail, plese visit www.clarion.edu/scholarships

• Deadline: December 1st, 2012
• Earn a four-year, full-tuitionscholarship to BU
• Looking for students with outstanding academic ability and potential to inspire fellow students to excel
• All application and nomination materials are available online at bu.edu/admissions/trustee
• If you have any questions, please contact us at 617-353-2300 or admissions@bu.edu

Westminster College Merit-Based Scholarships for 2013-2014

• These scholarships are based on merit and will be awared whether or not a student has financial aid
• Grade point average needed to qualitfy is calculated by Westminster College based on college preparatory subjects earned in grades 9-12 and is based in a 4.0 scale
• College preparatory subjects include: english; foreign languages; laboratory sciences; college prep mathematics; and social studies
• Application need to be completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions
• If accepted for admission and you qualify, you will be notified by mail
• For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800)-942-8033 or (724)-946-7100 or admis@westminster.edu.

     Scholarships

• Vance Scholarship
• Trustees' Scholarship
• Presidents' Scholarship
• Tower Scholarship
• Westminster Scholarship

     Nominated Merit-Based Scholarships

• Young Presbyterian Scholarship
• Jerb Miller Scholarship
• Legacy Scholarship
• Music Talent Award

• $24,000 ($6,000 per year for four years)
• For high school seniors
• Resident of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland county
• Minimun 3.0 grade point average
• Minimum combined SAT score of 1100 (critical math and reading) or ACT composite score of 24 or better
• A research paper addressing the topics of polititions and others often citing the Declaration of Independance and the Constitution as equal authorities in defining the rights of the people in the United States. How do the Declaration of Independance and Constitution differ? What principles are espoused in one but not the other and why?
• Manditiory orientation session: Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
• Application deadline: Friday, February 22nd, 2013

 PTI Scholarships

• For high school students in active organizations
• Partial tuition scholarships valued up to $6,000
• Application deadline: March 1, 2013
• Applications can be copied or downloaded from www.pti.edu

Scholarships

• BPA
• DECA
• FBLA
• FCCLA
• FFA
• HOSA
• JROTC
• TSA
• SkillsUSA
• Cyber School Student Scholarship
• Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition

Partial Tuition Scholarships

• Drafting and Design Scholarship
• High School Honors in Technology Award
• PTI Art and Design Scholarship
• Manchester Craftsman's Guild All City Art Scholarship
• PTI Visions and Voices Scholarship

• Origional and creative essay- 1000 words or less
• Win scholarship money: First place- $10,000, Second place- $1,000, Third place- $500
• Win an expense paid trip to Boston
• Enhance and develope research and writing skills
• Deadline for submission is January 5th, 2013
• For complete guidelines, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org 

25 $10,000 Scholarships Awarded

The Pennsylvania/Franklin Scholars Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors in the state of Pennsylvania who have exhitited integrity and perseverence in overcoming personal adversity and who acspects to pursue higher education

Eligibility

• High school senior planning to enter college
• Intend to pursue bachelor's degree at an accredited institution in the United States
• Critical financial need
• Involvment in co-curricular and community activities
• Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0)
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania
• Be a citizen of the United States
• to apply, please visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
• Application Deadline: October 25th, 2012

• Enter for $500 scholarship
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• Six $1000 Scholarships available
• Must have a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder; this must be confirmed by a statement from the applicants physician
• Provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary academic or vocational program
• Be a high school graduate of the class of 2013
• Attend school full-time in the 2013-2014 school year
• Be a legal resident of Western/Central Pennsylvania
• Application deadline: March 29th, 2013
• To apply: Write or call:

• Annual $1,000 to a student who plans to study gardening related fields such as agronomy, biology, botany, city planning, conservation, enviromental control, floriculture, forestry, horticulture, land management, landscape architecture, or plant pathology.
• Applicants will be judged on interests, goals, character, scholastic records, and personal recommendations.
• An applicant packet for GOGC Scholarship must be completed and recieved by April 10th.
• Further information can be found at www.pagarenclubs.org.
• For further information, contact Cathy Rager (412-653-1988)

• Eligible if immediate family, resident of household, or student, faulty, and staff of Elizabethtown College and Wilson College plus the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Harrisburg Community College and the following universities in Pennsylvania:

Bloomsburg University
California University
Cheyney University
Clarion University
East Stroudsburg University
Edinboro University
Indiana University
Kutztown University
Lock Haven University
Mansfield University
Millersville University
Shippensburg University
Slippery Rock University
West Chester University

For more information, visit prps.org or psecu.com/eligibility

• $4,000 scholarship to 5 deserving high school seniors
• Must have high academic achievement, financial need, athletic ability at the varsity level, and anticipated June 2013 graduation
• The NIASHF does not discriminate on basis of sex, creed, ethnic background, national origin or physical disability.
• Please see guidance counselor for applications
• Deadline: January 15th, 2013

Odenza Marketing Group Spring Award

• 1 award of $500
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, 2013
• Submit answers to essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to March 30th, 2013 deadline
• Must have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of award
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Application can be found at http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

10 Words or Less Scholarship

• 1 award of $500
• Must be between the ages of 14 and 25
• Must be attending school in the fall of 2013
• A student must answer the question on the sponsors website in 10 Words or Less
• Applications can be found at http://www.facebook.com/myscholarships
• Deadline: April 1st, 2013

• Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 before June 30th, 2013
• Must submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2013 deadline 
• Must have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
• Applications can be found at http://www.breylancommunications.com

Stephen J. Brady Scholarship

• 5 awards of $5000
• Must be high school student
• Must have demonstrate on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger.
• Volunteer services must be helping non-family members
• Applications can be found at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
• Deadline: December 5th, 2012

• 20 awards of $50,000
• Must be 18 or younger by Sept. 29th, 2013
• Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Perminant Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U.S. military duty
• Must have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories
• Must be able to demonstrate that the work is his or her own creation
• Deadline: February 6th, 2013

Gilbraitti Scholarship

• 1award of $500
• Must be between the ages of 16-20
• Must be attending College or University in the fall of 2013
• Must complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline of March 1st, 2013
• Applications can be found at http://mortgagebrokerslangley.ca/application.php

The Elks National Foundation Scholarship

• Valuable student scholarship of 500 four-year scholarships
• Applicants must be a high school senior who is a citizen of the United States
• Can not be related to a member of the Elks
• Must be citizens of the United States the date that their applications are signed; permanant legal resident status does not qualify
• Male and Female students complete separately
• Deadline: December 7, 2012

Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship

• Dedicated to supporting Pennsylvania residents who are pursuing a program of basic or advanced degree in nursing education at a Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing approved program educational institution located in Pennsylvania
• Students will be awarded in spring of 2013
• Applications must be postmarked by January 31st 2013
• For applications visit www.nightingaleawards.org or ask your guidance counselor

Duqesne University Scholarship

• Duqesne University's nationally accredited Leading Teacher Program
• Offering 50% admission and fee scholarshipd to accepted applicants
• Renewable for four years of undergraduate study as long as the student remains enrolled full-time in our School of Education
• Academically competitive students interested in studying Education are encouraged to apply
• If students apply online by December 15th, 2012, the $50 application fee will be WAIVED 
• Applications are available at www.duq.edu/admissions
• If students have any questions, please call the Office of Admissions at 412-396-6222 or 800-456-0590 or email at admissions@duq.edu

Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship

• High school seniors, Burger King employees, their dependant children, spouses or domestic partners are eligible to recieve up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2013-2014 school year
• Apply at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
• The application period for the 2013-14 school year begins Nov. 15th, 2012 and ends Jan. 10th, 2013

University of Dayton Leadership and Service Scholarship

• Offered to one graduating senior to be named recipient form your school
• Scholarship worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)
• More than 150 students from 32 states were admitted to the University as part of this program
• Return the enclosed form, which you could find with your school guidance counselor, along with transcripts by February 15th, 2013
• If you have any questions please contact the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at 937-229-2751 or kharmon@udayton.edu

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

• Art & Design Scholarship of $1500 to $7000
• Deadline: Friday, December 7th, 2012
• Design & Drafting Scholarship of $1500 to $7000
• 2013 graduates can add up to three catehories: Computer Graphics, Drafting/CAD, Fine Art 2D, Fine Art 3D, Graphing Design, Multimedia/Video, Multimedia/Web or Photography
• High school faculty can enter two students per category (2D CAD, 3D CAD, REVIT Architecture, INVENTOR or SOLIDWORKS Mechanical, or Photoshop) for this April 10th, 2013 competition on PTI's campus
• The application is online for students ready to apply: www.pti.edu/apply
• There is no application fee

• The NIAF annually awards scholarships to outstanding students in the summer of 2013 for the use during the following academic year.
• Awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students
• Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$12,000 and area awrded to undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, medical,dental, and legal students
• General Category 1: Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and and high academic achievements. Areas of study: open
• General Category 2: Those students from any ethnic background majoring or or minoring in Italian Language, Italian Studies, Italian American Studies, or related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements
• Applications due: March 1st, 2013
• Teacher Recommendations due: March 15th, 2013
• Winners are announced May 17th, 2013
• A scholarship application can be created at https://www.niaf.org/Scholarships/About.asp

• Awarded only to students who plan to study earth sciences such as Agronomy, Botany, City Planning, Conservation, Enviromental Control, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Land Management, Plant Pathology, and/or allied subjects
• Please include an official transcript of academic records including the latest grading period
• Include a letter by the applicant explaining special interests, background, goals, and personal commitment, to one or more of the listed fields of study (do not exceed two typed pages; no additional pages will be accepted)
• Include 3 reference letters: 1 Scholastic, 1 Characte, and 3 Work (if applicable)or a second Scholastic or Character reference letter
• Include a signed application, which indicates your agreement to attend a GOGC luncheon meeting in May, June, July, or August
• All applications with documentation must be recieved by the Giant Oaks Garden Club Scholarship Committee by April 10th
• For applications, visit your school guidance counselor

FNSNA scholarship eligibility criteria include:

• Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program.
• Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;
• Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.
• Involvement in student nursing organizations and/or community health activities;
• Document academic achievement;
• Establish financial need;
• U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
• High school students are not eligible to apply;
• Students graduating prior to December 2013 are ineligible to apply.
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• Any graduating hgih school senior who is a member of the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is eligible to apply
• The Scholarship Program application must be completed in full  and submitted to First Commonwealth FCU, P.O. Box 20450, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0450, Attention Marketing Dept. or mktgdept@firstcomcu.org by April 30th.
• Applicants will be asked to answer and essay question
• For more information, please visit the high school guidance office or www.firstcomcu.org

• Need Completed DEC enrollment application
• Completed IDEA scholarship application
• A submitted written paragraph answering an essay question
• Two letters of reference
• Submitted portfolio (digital format accepted)
• For more information, please visit the high school guidance office

• Applications available beginning January 3rd, 2013
• Scholarship worth up to $5,000
• Students must be African American, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander descent and be interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry
• Deadline: May 3, 2013
• Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 P.M., central time, May 3, 2013
• For more information, please visit www.act.org/massmutual or visit your high school guidance counselor

The Monongahela Valley Hospital "Healthy Help" Scholarship

• Two scholarships will be awarded to students enrolling in the fall semester at Douglas Education Center in any of the following Medical Programs: Medical Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Unit Clerk, or Medical Billing Clerk
• Scholarships are "need based" therefore applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• FAFSAs must be submitted to the Department of Education at least two weeks prior to the August 1st due date
• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Scholarship can not be exchanged to another student
• Scholarships must be used for the semester awarded
• Scholarships will be forfeited upon the student's withdrawal from school or program change
• All rules and regulations of the school apply to scholarship recipients

2013 First Commonwealth Bank Time to be First Athletic Scholarship

• For central Pennsylvania high school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2013
• The program will recognize student athletes demonstrating success in the classroom, the community, and their athletic endeavors
• 20 $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to students who best describe why it is their time to be first (i.e. first at college, first in community involvement, and first in athletics)
• All applicants will be judged on creativity, origionality, and the overall story, as described by the student in a 500-word essay
• Deadline: March 29, 2013
• Applicants will be notified on May 3, 2013
• For more information, please visit the high school guidance office

• April 25 - 29, 2013
• Must be a sophomore or  junior in high school
• Learn more about the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and federal government
• Spend four days in the state capital visiting with legislative and political leaders, and learn about state history by touring museums and historical sites
• Practice public speaking and debate skills
• Program has hosted more than 675 students and has awarded over $385,000 in scholarships
• NO COST
• Required to find transportation to and from the program
• Applications due by February 18, 2013
• For more information, please visit the Guidance Office/Student Services or log on to www.friendsofnra.org/yes
 

• Application Deadline: February 28,2013 (5:00 p.m.)
• High school seniors and current graduates
• Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014
• those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an intrest in the automotive industry
• 100 scholarships each up to $25,000/year
• 1000 scholarships each at $2,000

• $1000 to a senior graduating from a Washington Country school district
• student must be a member of the class of 2013
• student must be accepted at a college or university with a major in education
• an official transcript of high school grades indication a 3.0 average and teacher recommendation sheets must be submitted with the application
• incomplete applications will not be considered
• the student must be a resident of Washington County
• Award recipients and parents or guardian will be honored at the Spring Luncheon
• Deadline: March 25,2013

• $500 grant-in-aid scholarship to a young woman who is planning to pursue a career in education
• Must complete the application form, compose a 500 word essay, and obtain 3 teacher recommendations
• Deadline: April 12, 2013

• applicants must be in public high school
• must plan to pursue a career in a communications field
• must have 3.0 GPA
• must be accepted or applied to a college, vocatiopnal-technical school, or other institution of higher learning
• award consisits of 3 one-year scholarships worth $500 each
• Deadline: March 15, 2013

• must be a graduating senior
• must be a member of the Mon Valley YMCA
• must major in education or boradcasting fields of study
• must complete applicationn and compose essay of 250 words or less
• Deadline: April 1 2013

• must be dependent children aged 24 orunder
• former vesta youth baseball participant with 4 years of participation between the ages of 7 and 14
• must have played 2 years at the Pony level
• $500 scholarship will be granted to the canidate who demonstrated outstanding personal achievement
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• demonstrates financial need for college tuition
• graduating senior
• has 3.0 GPA
• will enroll in an accredited US college full-time for the entire academic year 2013/2014
• Deadline: April 23, 2013

• $150,000 to 30 full time multicultural students
• must be African American, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander Descent
• career in the insurance and financial services industry
• Deadline: May 3 2013

• must complete application
• copy of academic transcript
• an essay describing why you should be awarded this scholarship
• a resume outlining activities, community service participation, honors, and achievements
• a letter of recommendation from a CAHS teacher
• Deadline: April 19 2013

• $500.00 scholarship
• complete application
• 500-700 word essay on a significant person or event in Washington County's History
• Deadline: May 8 2013

Local Scholarships

$500.00 California Area School District Foundation Scholarship

A $500.00 Scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior from the California Area School District who meets the following criteria:

Eligibility Requirements:                                                                                                 

             Current senior at California Area High School

             Has a 2.5 or higher grade point average

             Has significantly improved academically over the course of his/her high school career

             Has plans to further education at a college or university

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

             Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 Catherine Kulak DeAntonio Memorial Scholarship

Provided by the family through the California Area School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             Must be a female

             Has a 3.3 GPA or higher

             Participates in sports

             Active in high school activities

             Active member in their church and provides documentation of projects and activities

             Plans to major in education at a 4 year college

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

*Must meet 5 of the 7 qualifications

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$250 California Varsity Cheerleaders Booster Scholarship

Provided through the California Area High School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             Senior at California Area High School

             Must have participated in the Powder Puff Game at least 3 years

             Has a 2.5 or higher grade point average

             Plans to attend a school of higher learning

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

 Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$1500 The Natalie J. Kulak Memorial Scholarship

Provided by the family and friends through the California Area School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             Must be a female*

             Has a 3.0 or higher grade point average*

             Participated in 2 sport activities*

             Participated in Music (band, choir, play)**

             Must be involved in community service and provided documentation of the projects and activities**

             Preference will go to a financial needs person**

*Must have these 3 qualifications

** 4 of 6 qualifications must be met

Must be used in the 2013-2014 School Year

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013 Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 Career and Technical Scholarship

Funded by the California Area School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             GPA of 2.0 or higher

             Planning to attend a 12 month or more Career/Technical School

             Evidence of community service and provided documentation of the projects and activities

             Interview with panel of CALSD Foundation members

Application Process:

            The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

 Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 Col. Drew Bryner Memorial Scholarship

Family and Friends of Drew Bryner

Eligibility Requirements:

             Current senior at California Area High School

             Has a 3.0 or higher grade point average

             Has plans to attend a 4 year college or university

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

             Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

             Interest in ROTC

             Enjoys fishing or other outdoor activities

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$1000 Richard M. and Barbara M. Webb Scholarship

Provided by the family through the California Area School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             Current senior at California Area High School

             Has a 1000 on SAT

             Top 15% of class

             Has plans to attend a 4 year degree at California University of Pennsylvania

             Resident of Roscoe or Elco ( Preferred)

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 Lori Confer Martin Creative/Performing Scholarship

                                    Provided by The Norma E. Langham Foundation, Family and Friends

Eligibility Requirements:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

            Current senior at California Area High School

            GPA of 2.5 or higher

            Participates in the performing or creative arts (including writing)

             Pursuant of higher education in the arts or English

            Has demonstrated a spirit of kindness and respect toward others

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day

$500 Class of 1963 Career and Technical Scholarship

Funded by the California Community High School Class of 1963

Eligibility Requirements:

             GPA of 2.0 or higher

             Planning to attend a 12 month or more Career/Technical School

             Evidence of community service and provided documentation of the projects and activities

             Interview with panel of CALSD Foundation members

Application Process:

            The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

 Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 The Carolyn King Kash Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Current senior at California Area High School
• Has a 3.0 or higher grade point average
• Has plans to further education in the arts at a college or university
• Student involved in the annual musical with an emphasis on the 12th grade year
• Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie.)

Application Process

 The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

• Resume ( information relating to the information above.)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current high school transcript
• A 500-word-of-less essay answering the following:  Why are the arts important to society, and how will your future in the arts reflect that?

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500 The Andy M. Bryner Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Current senior at California Area High School
• Has a 3.0 or higher grade point average
• Has plans to attend a 4 year college or university.
• Participates in community or church service and provides documentation of the project or activities.
• Interest in history and/or literature
• Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

Application Process

 The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

• Resume ( information relating to the information above.)
• One letter of recommendation
• Current high school transcript
• Essay on what aspect of history or literature interests you. (1-5 pages)

$250 The MacFann Family Scholarship

 Provided by the family through the California Area School District Foundation

Eligibility Requirements:

             Current senior at California Area High School

                Preference to a resident of West Pike Run Township                   

             Has a 2.5 or higher grade point average

             Has significantly improved academically over the course of his/her high school career

             Has plans to further education at a college or university

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

             Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$250 Friends of the Foundation Scholarship

Provided friends of the California Area School District Foundation

A $250.00 Scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior from the California Area School District who meets the following criteria:

Eligibility Requirements:                                                                                                 

             Current senior at California Area High School

             Has a 2.5 or higher grade point average

             Has significantly improved academically over the course of his/her high school career

             Has plans to further education at a college or university

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

             Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013

             Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$250 Masonic Scholarship

Provided by Monongahela Valley Lodge # 461, F.& A.M.

A $250.00 Scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior from the California Area School District who meets the following criteria:

Eligibility Requirements:                                                                                                 

             Current senior at California Area High School

             Has a 2.5 or higher grade point average

             Has significantly improved academically over the course of his/her high school career

             Has plans to further education at a college or university majoring in Engineering, Math or Science.

             Participates in community and provides documentation of the projects or activities

             Financial need (maybe the deciding factor if there is a tie)

Application Process:

The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013   

 Resume (information relating to the information above

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

$500.00 scholarships from the Niccolai Foundation

(one male and one female)

Eligibility Requirements:

Current senior at California Area High School

Plays varsity football, volleyball or softball.

Has a 2.5 or higher  grade point average

Will be attending a college or university

Financial need (in case of a tie)

Application Process:

            The student must provide the following documents to the guidance counselor by April 18, 2013.

 Resume (information relating to the information above)

             Two letters of recommendation

             Current high school transcript

Candidates will be notified of the date and time they are to be interviewed.  This scholarship is to be presented at May Day.

• resume
• reference letter
• university acceptance letter
• Deadline: April 18
• Interview on 4/23/13
  

• high school transscrips
• narrative sketch
• 2 letters of recommendation
• resume
• financial need statement
• 2 photographs
• Deadline: April 12

• 2.5 or higher GPA
• Male or female senior of Class of 2013
• Will attend a college or university for education (elementary, secondary, special education, any field of education)
• complete application
• Essay: 500 words explaining why you desire to be an educator and why being an educator is important to you. Please attach a typed essay.