Scholarship Newsletter
2023-2024 School Year
Disclaimer
Please note: Scholarships have a high turnover from year to year. We do our best to keep updated information and links on this page. If you find any issues with the scholarships listed, please let the Counseling Center staff know. Thank you!
Some Scholarships advertised in this newsletter have deadlines that have already passed this year. However, these scholarships were advertised in the monthly newsletter and/or emailed directly to students.
Scholarship Websites
https://www.appily.com/greenlight
https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
TFEC - The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
TFEC Scholarships
Please click Application Hints document for details about the application process.
West Perry Scholarship Listing
October 2023 Deadlines
Coca-Cola Scholarship
The deadline to apply is October 2, 2023.
AES Engineering
A $500 scholarship is available for seniors, the deadline to apply is October 8, 2023.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Here is the link if you're interested in applying click on the link below.
Heisman High School Scholarship
November 2023 Deadlines
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
- The opportunity to graduate with as little debt as possible. The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide as much as $55,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.
- Ability to pursue any area of study.
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.
Click on the link below to apply. The deadline is November 16, 2023.
December 2023 Deadlines
The Hagan Scholarship
The deadline to apply is December 1, 2023. Click the link below to apply and for additional information. Stop in the CC with any questions.
WTS Central PA Chapter - Scholarship for Transportation Career
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...
Click here for more information and to apply: Scholarships | WTS (wtsinternational.org)
$200,000 Scholarship Opportunity!
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to earn their degree and receive valuable leadership and management skills while enjoying the benefits of an exciting career. This scholarship is only available at certain universities, but benefits include:
Free college tuition
100% employment upon graduation
Opportunity to lead and manage personnel
Unlimited travel opportunities
30 days paid vacation earned annually
Excellent medical/dental benefits
The deadline to apply is December 31, 2023. Stop in the CC for additional information.
January 2024 Deadlines
Calvin Coolidge Scholarship
This scholarship is for current juniors - details below
The deadline to apply it 5pm Pacific time, Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Click this link for more information: https://coolidgescholars.org/selection-timeline/
Prestige Student Scholarship Program
Class of 2024 seniors photographed by Prestige Photography can apply for a scholarship by sharing their Prestige Photography experience in a formal one-page essay. A total of 3 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded between United States and Canada. Click the link below to apply. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
February 2024 Deadlines
The National Wild Turkey Federation's Dr. James Earl Kennamer Scholarship Program Sponsored by Mossy Oak
The NWTF is now accepting scholarship applications. To apply visit https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/
Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2024.
Purpose:
The purpose of the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles. The National Scholarship Winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship sponsored by Mossy Oak.
The Merit Shop Training & Research Center Scholarships
Planning a career in the Construction Field? Apply for this scholarship!
The Merit Shop Training and Research Center was established several years ago by Associated Builders & Contractors, Keystone Chapter (ABC Keystone), as a non-profit fund whose mission is to provide financial assistance to students who have chosen construction-related careers.
The deadline to apply is Friday, February 23, 2024. Click on this link to apply, or stop in the counseling center for paper copies of the application: https://abckeystone.org/scholarships/
Susquehanna Valley Federal Credit Union Student Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarship portal is now open - deadline to apply is February 28th.
For more information and to apply, please Click Here.
March 2024 Deadlines
Belco Community Credit Union
Elton "Miller" Peterman Scholarship Program is now open and accepting submissions.
Belco requires the following:
· Applicants must be a member of Belco and in good standing
· Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, continuing education college or trade students
· Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Click this link to apply: Scholarship Program - Belco
Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 1, 2024
Orrstown Bank Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship application is completed and submitted entriely online. Applicants click here to apply: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/OrrstownBankFoundation24
- NOTE: The application is not accessible on Internet Explorer. For best results, use Google Chrome, MS Edge or Foxfire.
- For any documents that won’t upload or any files you wish to send directly to the committee – please email scholarships@orrstown.com
Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 1, 2024. Winners will be notified in April.
To read more about the scholarships, click here: https://www.orrstown.com/orrstown-bank-foundation
NOTE: Applicants do not need to be a client of Orrstown to apply.
Allen D. Quirk Jr. Excellence in Education Award
The Allen D. Quirk Jr. Excellence in Education Award was created by, and is in memory of Mr. Allen D Quirk Jr. of Harrisburg, PA, to recognize an outstanding, well-rounded high school senior who intends to pursue a post-secondary education and/or enlist in the United States Armed Forces upon graduating from high school.
Click Here for more information and to apply. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.
Students will need to use their personal email address to submit this scholarship application.
Hermine Solt Student Scholarship
This scholarship is for students enrolling in business-related programs listed in the application-click here - Hermine Solt Student Scholarship 2024 Application
The completed application, transcript and recommendation must be emailed by the school counselor on or before March 1st. Please submit your information to the counseling center no later than February 28th.
Stop in the CC with questions.
Attention Juniors: Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award
The Pennsylvania Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award for Pennsylvania public school juniors is currently accepting submissions. The scholarship offers a first-place prize of $6,000, a second-place prize of $4,000, and a third-place prize of $2,000.
All information for this year’s contest and past winning essays can be found here. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Please e-mail scholaraward@pasociety.com or call the Society office at 215-233-2650 with any questions.
2024 Best & Brightest Award
The PA Media Group – The Patriot-News and PennLive – is accepting applications from high school seniors for 2024 Best & Brightest award.
Applications are due by Monday, March 11, 2024. Students nominate themselves for the award (it is not a scholarship).
The application for Best and Brightest is online.
He is the link to the application: https://form.jotform.com/240013759424149
United Steel Workers (USW) Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program
A $4,000 scholarship is available ($1,000 for 4 years).
Eligibility: Applicants must be the son, daughter or legal ward of a member of the United Steelworkers, District 10 (Eastern) in good standing with the Local Union participating in the Scholarship Program; or the son, daughter or legal ward of a disabled or old age retiree or deceased member of an affiliated Local Union, who was in good standing with the United Steelworkers at the time of their retirement or death.
How to Apply: Applications must be obtained, upon request, from participating Local Unions.
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
Please see the Counseling Center for more information.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
This scholarship is for Junior students! Click on this link to apply: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer 2025 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (student may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Be a United States citizen
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
Chandler Ramsey Scholarship
The Chandler Ramsey Scholarship is presented by the West Perry Music Partnership and Danny and Chrissy Brown, Chandler's parents. This $1,000 scholarship is not limited to music students or those pursuing music; it is open to all seniors pursuing any field of study. The only requirement is that you are or were an active member in at least one of the West Perry Music Partnership supported programs. These programs include: marching band, concert band, jazz band, chorus, Mustang chorale, guard and winter guard.
Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center or by request from the West Perry Music Partnership via email at wpmpvicepresident@gmail.com
Applications are due to the Counseling Center on March 25, 2024.
Harrisburg Cedarettes No. 43 Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship award will be presented to a student interested in a Medical Field Career, i.e., nursing, EMT, Med. Asst., Lab Tech, Dental, etc. The award will be given to a 12th grade student who plans to attend Harrisburg Area Community College in the Fall of 2024.
Stop in the counseling center for a paper application. The application must be returned to the Harrisburg Cedarettes by March 29th, 2024. This is a firm deadline.
Penn Cumberland Garden Club Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is available for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college/university with a major in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Botany or plant or ecology related studies.
Applications are available at www.penncumberlandgardenclub.org or you may obtain a printed copy in the counseling center.
Applications are due by March 31, 2024. Send the completed application to: Nancy Fulk, PCGC Scholarship Committee Chair, 144 Tory Circle, Enola, PA 17025-2667.
Perry County Sportsmen for Youth Scholarship
The Perry County Sportsmen for Youth will present a $1,000 scholarship to one resident of each of the following school districts: Greenwood, Newport, Susquenita and West Perry!
The applicant must be a senior and must be entering a field of study relating to wildlife management, forestry, conservation, environmental science, or related field.
Paper applications are available in the counseling center
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2024
Stop in the counseling center for the Join Hands Ministry Community Scholarship Application.
Mail completed application to:
Join Hands Ministry, Inc.
51 S. Church St., PO Box 335
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Perry County Old Iron Collectors Scholarship
The Perry County Old Iron Collectors, Inc. (PCOIC) will present a scholarship(s) totaling up to $1,000 to a graduating senior(s) who meet the club criteria and plan to enter a field of study related to one of the following:
- Agricultural and Extension Education
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Bioscience
- Environmental Soil Science
- Agronomy
Applications must be received by March 31, 2024. Plan to mail the application and supporting information one week prior to the deadline.
Stop in the counseling center for a copy of the application.
April 2024 Deadlines
Penn State Alumni Scholarship
The Perry-Juniata Counties Penn State Alumni Association is offering a scholarship award (up to $1,000 per award winner) for the 2024 fall semester.
Applicants who have been accepted to Penn State and meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Due to eligibility restrictions, NCAA Athletes are not eligible for this scholarship.
Stop in the Counseling Center for a paper copy of the application.
Email completed original application with attachments , using subject line: 2024 PSU Scholarship Application, no later than midnight April 1, 2024 to: pennstatechapter@gmail.com
HFC/JLC Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established following Jeffery L. Campbell's final Triumph, June 12, 1991 at the age of 29,when he died after a 17-month battle with leukemia. Jeff's parents, brother, wife and relatives realized during those 17 months, the important part health care providers play for seriously ill patients.
- Applications are on file in the counseling center for seniors entering the medical field.
- Scholarship will not exceed $2,000 per year, maximum 4 years.
- The application deadline is April 5, 2024.
WPEA Scholarship
The West Perry Educational Association is offering a scholarship. The applicant must be a senior at West Perry High School and must be enrolled in a four-year educational program in pursuit of a teaching degree. Paper copies of the application are available at the counseling center.
Please submit the application including the essay to Mrs. Barber in the counseling center by April 5, 2024.
Irvin E. Herr Foundation Scholarship
The Irvin E. Herr Foundation will make scholarships available to qualified seniors graduating from secondary schools in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry and Northumberland Counties.
The is a one (1) year scholarship in an amount not exceeding $2,000 to be applied towards tuition costs for enrollment in an accredited college or university. Any amount awarded will be paid directly to the educational institution.
Completed applications including all other required information (transcripts, essays, et.) must be postmarked by April 12, 2024. Untimely applications will not be considered.
The scholarship application is available in the counseling center. Email Mrs. Barber with any questions.
Cantor & Team Orthodontics Scholarship-Presented in Memory of Jason Frye
Cantor and Team Orthodontics will present a $500 scholarship award to a graduating senior planning to attend an accredited two or four year institution of higher learning.
Stop in the CC for a paper copy of the application. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.
Steven Hile Memorial Leadership Scholarship
Purpose: To provide a one-time scholarship to one (1) deserving female and male West Perry High School Senior who has demonstrated the value of leadership in school, activities and the community.
Award Components: One (1) $250 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) female and one (1) male selected by the family of Mr. Hile.
Paper copies of the application may be obtained at the Counseling Center - the deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.
Landisburg Lions Club "Link to the Future" $1,000 Community Service Award
The Landisburg Lions Club is happy to announce an annual community service award. The purpose of this award is to foster the importance of participating in service throughout one's life.
- Applications will be accepted from West Perry students residing in Elliottsburg (17024), Landisburg (17040) & Loysville (17047)
Stop in the counseling center for a paper copy of the application. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. Email Mrs. Barber with questions.
2024 Road to Safety Scholarship Contest for High School Seniors
Each year, many young lives are drastically changed or cut short by risky behaviors like driving under the influence of alcohol or texting while driving. Motor vehicle crashes involving teenagers are especially heartbreaking, because most of these teen tragedies are fully preventable.
The Metzger Wickersham personal injury law firm are committed to promoting education and awareness about safe driving through community outreach. They are now accepting entries for the annual Road to Safety Scholarship Contest, which encourages young drivers to get involved in spreading the message to keep our roads safe.
Graduating, college-bound seniors may submit a creative project about the dangers of drunk and/or distracted driving for their chance to win college scholarship money. Selected first, second and third place winners will receive $1,000, $750, and $500 scholarships, respectively.
Entry forms are available for download at arrivealivepa.com. The deadline for entries is April 15, 2024.
Carlisle Area Healthcare Auxiliary Scholarship
The Carlisle Area Healthcare Auxiliary annually provides scholarship funds to qualified recipients that plan to enter a program as an R.N., L.P.N., Medical Technician, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technician or Radiology Technology. The applicant must be accepted into a school/program to receive a degree or certification in one of the above approved professions. Students accepted into a Pre-Program will not be eligible.
The recipient will be selected on the basis of financial need, personal commitment and scholastic record. Deadline for submitting is April 15, 2024.
Stop in the counseling center for a copy of the application.
Ickesburg Lions Club Scholarship
Ickesburg Lions Club will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a West Perry High School graduating senior. Stop in the Counseling Center for a paper copy of the application.
Applications should be submitted to Ickesburg Lions Club, PO Box 151, Ickesburg, PA 17037 by April 28, 2024.
May 2024 Deadlines
Historical Society of Perry County Scholarship
Stop in the Counseling Center for an application. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
New Bloomfield Elementary PTO Scholarship
Each year, the New Bloomfield Elementary PTO chooses a scholarship award recipient entering the Education Field.
Applicants who are majoring in Education, with preference given to Special Education and meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Please see the counseling center for a paper copy of the application.
Sent the completed application with attachments, postmarked no later than May 1, 2024 to:
New Bloomfield Elementary PTO
300 West High Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
The Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Suzanne Matunis Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship will provide a one-time award of $1,500 to a graduating WPHS student for the purpose of paying tuition expenses associated with any post-secondary education. This can include tuition towards a two-or four-year college or trade program.
The deadline to apply is May 3, 2024. Stop in the counseling center for a paper copy of the application.
Scott & Hoffnagle Scholarship Fund
The Scott & Hoffnagle Scholarship Fund is offering College Scholarship Awards for an individual pursuing higher education with preference given to a construction trade related field.
Stop in the Counseling Center for a paper copy of the application, the application was also emailed to all students in the Class of 2024.
The deadline to apply is May 12, 2024.
June 2024 Deadlines
Friends of Colonel Denning State Park Scholarship
The Friends of Col. Denning State Park are offering a $500 scholarship to provide financial assistance to those planning to continue their education in a relevant field of study. Fields of study to be considered include, but are not limited to; Parks and Recreation Management, Forest Management, Conservation Law Enforcement, Conservation Education, Fish and Wildlife Management; and related fields.
Paper copies of the application are available in the Counseling Center. The deadline to apply is June 1st at 4pm.
West Perry High School Counseling Center
Ms. Commins-11th Grade Counselor-tcommins@westperry.org
Mrs. Zeigler- 12th Grade Counselor- mzeigler@westperry.org
Mrs. Barber - Guidance Clerk - cbarber@westperry.org
Website: www.wpsd.org
Location: 2608 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA, USA
Phone: 717-789-3931