Outside Scholarships
Community Foundation of Warren County Scholarships
These scholarships are for Warren County high school graduates. There are a number of scholarships available from this foundation, found here. There is a page of qualifying questions, which will narrow down the eligible scholarships. The 2024-2025 scholarships open January 31, 2025. To apply or for more information, please visit this website.
Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Scholarship
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Reside in either Ellwood City, Lawrence County or Beaver County; and
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Enrolled in higher education to pursue a career in the medical field.
For more information, visit this website.
Healthcare Heroes Scholarship:
- Award: $500
- Open to CAN, LPN, RN, Nursing, Allied Health Students
- 500-word essay
- Deadline: June 30th, 2026
- Application link: cnaclasses.com/scholarship
Imoving Military Family Scholarship
This scholarship is for supporting the educational dreams of students from military families. Applicants must be an immediate family member (spouse, child, or sibling) of an active-duty or retired member of the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. To apply or for more information, please visit this website.
Post Secondary Scholarships for Autistic Students
Eligibility:
- Three scholarships are available for $3,000
- An established Autism diagnosis
- Student must be accepted for enrollement or enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits
- Past recipients are not elligible
Visit this website for more information on these scholarships.
Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
- Award: $2,000
- Open to: Students in 2 or 4 year programs with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Essay required
- Deadline: June 1st
- Application link: checkcity.com/community-outreach/scholarship
Synchrony Tech Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Open to all autistic adults 18 years of age or older who reside in and are eligible to work in the United States.
- Have a documented medical or educational autism diagnosis.
- The selected program or course(s) must start between August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027, and be able to be completed within approximately 2 years of the award date.
- Preference will be given to applicants registered on the Hire Autism website.
- Cannot be a previous recipient of the Synchrony Tech Scholarship.
Scholarship award amounts will depend on the certificate program but can range from $500 to $5,000. Funds can be applied to cover tuition and/or program-related expenses. Scholarship applications will be accepted until April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Learn more about this scholarship here.
The Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarships
Through the generosity of donors, The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County manage one of the most robust foundation-led scholarship programs in the country. Each year, they award nearly $3 million in scholarships from approximately 375 donor-established scholarship funds. To apply or for more information, please visit this website.
The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District.
- $2,500
- Must be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree
- Completion of 60 credits
- Must have a minimum 3.40 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled as a full-time student for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Download the proper application here.
- Deadline: Postmarked or received by email by July 31, 2026
The Member Memorial Scholarships
Awarded to two female residents of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District.
- Two $1,500 awards
- Must be in pursuit of an associates or bachelor’s degree
- Completion of 15 credits
- Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term)
- Download the proper application here.
- Deadline: Postmarked or received by email by July 31, 2026
The Ronald D. and Kathleen A. Krausse STEM Scholarship
Awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District.
- $1,500
- Must be in pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree in a STEM major
- Completion of 30 credits
- Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term)
- Download the proper application here.
- Deadline: Postmarked or received by email by July 31, 2026
The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
- $2,000
- Essay required
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- All students can apply regardless of their minor and major
- The scholarship application submission deadline will be June 1st
- For more information visit this website
The Sally C. Chamberlain Scholarship
Awarded to a female resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry County, or Northern York School District who is seeking to resume or renew academic work for credit towards career employment or advancement, for example, those who have experienced interruptions in their post-secondary education and want to resume their studies.
- $1,500
- Must have completed 15 credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree
- Must have a minimum 2.9 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per term)
- Download the proper application here.
- Deadline: Postmarked or received by email by July 31, 2026
Tien VO MD Scholarship
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Open to both undergraduate and graduate students in any program
- No minimum cumulative GPA requirement
- International students enrolled at accredited U.S. institutions are eligible
- Deadline: July 15, 2026
- For more information, visit this website
4 Corner Resources Future Leaders Scholarship
Educational Sweepstakes
Citizens Scholarship
Citizens Bank wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning. The Citizens Scholarship is giving awards every month to students and parents. For more information, visit this website.
PNC Student Lending Scholarship Sweepstakes Drawing
This scholarship is for undergraduate students who create a free Financial Literacy account with PNC. Scholarships are awarded twice a year. For more information, visit this website.
PA Forward Scholarship Sweepstakes
PHEAA is giving away multiple $2,500 no essay scholarships through its PA Forward and Keystone Student Loan Programs! The scholarship sweepstakes is for college students, graduate students, and their parents for the 2026-27 academic year who opt in to receive communications from PHEAA with tips on planning and paying for college. Visit this website.
SOFI Scholarship Giveaway
- Award amount: $2,500
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled or currently accepted into college or university
- Apply here