Scholarships for College and Technical School
Tips: Read the fine print on scholarships, sometimes scholarship agencies will put valuable information in this section that you need to complete an application properly. Be sure to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship prior to applying. Be sure to start any scholarship with adequate time to finish it by the deadline.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Available now: CHECK BACK LATER FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS!
Available soon: (once the counseling office receives updated scholarship information for the current school year, the scholarships listed here will become available and moved above under "Available Now"):
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Available now: CHECK BACK LATER FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS!
- Heidelberg Scholastic Scholarship Fund Award. Any senior with 2.5 GPA and higher. Due: March 31.
- Hagan Scholarship. Any senior. Due: March 1, 2024
- CNB Bank Scholarship Program. $500.00 Senior pursuing a business-related degree. Due: March 15
- Sweat 4 Vets. $1000. Any senior with a family member who is a veteran. Due: April 1.
- First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship. $1,000.00 Any senior with 3.0 GPA or higher. Due: March 1.
- Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. $1,000.00 A a senior who is a members of the VREC. Due: March 31.
- DeGol Family Foundation Scholarship. $4,000.00 A senior with an 85% GPA. Due: March 29 to the Counseling office
- Richard L. McEldowney Academic Scholarship. $1,000.00 to one boy and one girl. Senior with 85% or higher GPA. Due: March 29 to the Counseling office
- Altoona Chapter of Business and Professional Women/PA - Carol D. Oberneder Scholarship. $500.00. For seniors pursuing business or environmental science. Due to the scholarship committee via mail by April 15th.
- Women's Club of Altoona. $750.00 Female senior intending to major in education. Due: March 29.
- PA School Counselors Association. $1,000. Any senior pursuing post secondary education. Due: April 1.
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Scholarship Applications. - These applications may be due to the counseling office by 3/14 or directly to the Foundation by 3/15 - check your applications for specific details!:
Michael Ratzesberger Memorial Scholarship. JUNIOR, male, athlete. $500.
Jaclyn Marie Locktosh Memorial Scholarship. Any senior can apply. $500
Edgar and Maureen Smithe Scholarship. Any senior can apply. $2000
Ralph E. Force Memorial Scholarship. Any senior can apply
Zack Hinish Foundation Scholarship - Nursing. Senior pursuing nursing; emphasis in pediatrics. $500
Zack Hinish Foundation Scholarship - Special Education. Senior pursuing special education. $500
Donna Sheehan Nursing Scholarship. Senior pursuing professional nursing program. $500
P. Jules and Pamela J Patt Memorial Scholarship. senior involved with HS athletics. $500
Zachary S. Hoover Memorial Scholarship. Senior attending PSU-A for EMET program. $1,000
Patrick Wise Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Any senior can apply. $500
Russo Scholarship. Any senior can apply $1,000
Blair County Civic Music Foundation Scholarship. Senior pursuing performing arts. $500
CPCF Board of Directors Memorial Scholarship. Any senior. $1000
Hancock Group Employee and Associates Foundation Scholarship. Senior business/finance/related field. $1,000
Bessie Q. Levine Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Senior pursuing nursing. $250
Todd Gardner Sparks Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship. Senior pursuing performing arts; preference if attending PSU-Altoona. $500
Scott Douglas Sparks Memorial Scholarship. Senior pursuing science, international studies, or math linguistics. $500
Vince France "Big V" Memorial Scholarship. A senior can apply who is attending certain college (see list
on application). $750
Because We Care Foundation Scholarship - Early Childhood Development. Senior pursuing education in early childhood
development field. $500
Because We Care Foundation Scholarship - Criminal Justice. Senior pursuing education in criminal justice field. $500
Blair Gastroenterology Associates "Guts and Glory" Scholarship. Senior or family member that has Crohns or
Colitis. $500
Bonnie and Robert Decker Scholarship. Any Senior. $1000
Kathy Wagner Memorial Scholarship. Senior pursuing accounting at a local college. $500.
The Oaks Family Scholarship. Senior pursuing accounting at a local college. $500.
The William E. (Bill) Frank & Swiss Club of Altoona Memorial Scholarship. Senior who has a family member in the Swiss Club. 1,500
Cove Adoptive Families Scholarship Foundation. Senior directly affected by adoption. $1,000
Blair Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Scholarship. Senior diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes pursuing a post-secondary education. $2000.
The Blair County United Survivor Scholarship sponsored by the Scott Garlick Memorial Foundation. Senior directly affected by a violent crime. $500
Robert J. and Lori A. Beck Education Scholarship. Senior pursuing business, finance in college. $1000
Christina Hughes Purcell Memorial Scholarship. Any senior pursuing post-secondary education. $250
David D. Brozgal Memorial Scholarship. Senior pursuing the medical field. $200
Center for Adoption Education of Central PA Foundation Scholarship. Senior directly affected by adoption. $500 - The Altoona Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship. Senior who will attend PSU-Altoona. Due: March 29.
- Erin Dodson Memorial Scholarship. $1,000. Senior athlete/volunteer. Due: March 31
- GFWC Hollidaysburg Women's Club Academic Scholarship. 4 scholarships available; up to $1,000.00 Any senior residing in Hollidaysburg. Due: March 10.
- ARC Federal Credit Union. $3,000. Available to senior who is a member (or parent is a member) of ARC FCU. Due: March 2.
- Pittman/Hansard Family Scholarship. $1000. Any senior pursuing an education post high school. Due: May 3
- Maverick Baker Memorial Scholarship. $1,000. Any senior pursuing post-secondary education. Due: May 10
- Rotary Club of Altoona Scholarship. Cover Letter (please read). Scholarship History (please read). $1,000. Any senior may apply. Due: April 5. Winners of this scholarship must attend a Rotary Club luncheon.
Available soon: (once the counseling office receives updated scholarship information for the current school year, the scholarships listed here will become available and moved above under "Available Now"):
- Blair County Tea Party. $1,000.00. Available to any senior continuing their education beyond high school. Due: March 31.
- John A. Garner Civic Engagement Scholarship. $2,000; $1,000; or $500 awards. Any senior pursuing a college degree. Due: April 1
- Saint Francis University Isaac Scholarship. $1,000. Junior or Senior intending to pursue any major at SFU, and who has been involved with drama productions while at BG may apply. Ask your SFU counselor about this scholarship.
- Knights of Columbus Joseph D. Tomlinson Memorial Scholarship. $1,000.00 A senior who will attend SFU in the fall
Due: pending. - Coach Geno Scholarship Application. $1,000. Senior pursuing education after high school. Due: May 1.
- Altoona B'nai B'rith Lodge #2465 Scholarship. $1,000. Available to any senior attending college or other educational pursuits in the fall. Due: May 31 - student should mail to address on the application.
- Blair County Association of Township Officials Scholarship. $1,000.00 Senior attending a trade or vocational technical school upon HS graduation. Due: June 30.
- PHNCF Scholarship. Senior pursuing a degree in healthcare or allied healthcare. Due: March 11.
- Penn Highlands Community College Scholarship. $1000.00 per semester. A senior attending Penn Highlands.
- PB&J Scholarship. up to $1,000. Available to any senior continuing their education beyond high school. Due: May 31.
- The Blair Garden Club of Altoona. $1,000. Any senior pursuing botany, ecology, landscape design, forestry, environmental science, AND MORE (read full list on application). Due: April 8.
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA) President’s Scholarship. $2,000. Available to any senior. Due to the counseling office no later than March 24. Essay scholarship supporting documentation.
- Larry J. McGiboney Music Scholarship. $500. Any senior pursuing a major in music. Due: April 15. Application.
- WTS Central PA Scholarship. $1K - $10K available. Senior, female, considering transportation-related careers (be sure to read the careers they mention on this information!) Due: November 12, 2019. Application and additional information.
- Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships - details/applications/information can be found here.
- Essay contest open to grades 9-12
- Oratorical contest open to grades 9-12
- Sebastianelli Drum Corp Scholarship open to grade 12
- Gavenonis Scholarship open to grade 12
- Valimone Endowment open to grade 12
- Trace Essay contest open to students 15-18 years of age
- Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA. $1,000-$1,500. Senior with epilepsy/seizure disorder. Due: April 1, 2020. Application
- Alert1 Students for Seniors. $500. Open to 12th grade students, who, whether pursuing technology or the arts, is committed to improving care for senior citizens. Due: January 10, 2020 Application
- National Federation of the Blind of PA. $3,000-$12,000. Available to a legally blind student pursuing college. Due: March 31, 2020. Application.
- PHN Charitable Foundation. 12 scholarships available totaling $30,000. Available to senior pursuing a healthcare-focused field of study. Due: February 14, 2020. Rules and Applications.
- NAACP Youth Council Scholarship. Award amount TBD. Available to senior student entering college. Due March 31. Application also available in the counseling office.
- Youth Scholarship Program for Children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel. $1,000-$7,500. Senior whose parent is an active duty police officer, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT. Due: April 10. Application. MAIL THE LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON THE APPLICATION. DO NOT SEND TO MRS. BUTLER
- The Robert J. Trace Scholarship. $500. Due: May 31. Available to a child or grandchild of a Pennsylvania Legionnaire (living or deceased) or a child of a Pennsylvania soldier that was killed as a result of the war on terrorism including the Pentagon, Iraq and Afghanistan. Application.
- IEI Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest. $1,000. Due May 1. Available to a senior who writes the best research essay on one of three engineering projects. Apply online.
Home School District Scholarships
Often there are scholarships that are available to students who live in a certain geographic area or town/city. We encourage students to visit their School District of Residence's scholarship page to find out if there are scholarships available to them. Depending on the distance a student travels, we may or may not receive the same scholarships that a student in the home school district would receive at their school.