The Erie Community Foundation

The We Believe in Erie Fund

• The Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC) and the Erie Community Foundation (ECF) have made funds available to local minority youth in Erie County specifically for the purpose of providing services in areas of unmet needs
• Applicants must be a minority, between the ages of 18-25, and resident of Erie County.
• Students pursuing post-secondary education, pre-apprenticeship training, and internships are eligible to apply.

• We Believe In Erie Application

Academy High School Class of 61 Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded to a graduating senior attending Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, Erie, PA
• Must be accepted to a four-year college
• Excellent academic, extracurricular, personal record

Accudyn Products, Inc. Scholarship

• First preference shall be given to Accudyn employees and qualified lineal descendants or Accudyn employees. Second preference shall be given to graduating high school seniors at Cathedral Prep, Mercyhurst Prep, and Villa Maria High School in Erie County, PA
• Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement and academic standing

• Accudyn Scholarship Application
• Accudyn Scholarship Guidelines

AJO Forever Scholarship

• Must intend to pursue a Nursing Degree
• Must be a well rounded high school student who is involved in high school activities, community activities, church activities and/or has a part time job
• The applying student should submit an essay on why he or she would like to become a nurse
• Must include at least one letter of recommendation
• Scholarships are awarded based on character, scholastic achievement and community involvement

Sister M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ Scholarship

• Females attending Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, PA.
• The Sisters of Saint Joseph choose recipients based on need and ability.

Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania Scholarship:

• This scholarship is intended to benefit, encourage, and assist students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and an IEP or 504 seeking higher education and/or job training.
• All candidates are eligible, preference and special consideration will be given to those individuals with a current Autism Society NWPA membership

• Autism Society Scholarship Applcation

Louis W. Balmer Erie Engineering Societies Council Scholarship

• Must be a resident of the Northwestern PA geographical area.
• Must be pursuing a full-time program leading to a Baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Science or Technology, or related curricula.
• Should be scholastically outstanding, worthy, and a promising student as determined by school administration.

Christopher G. Batchelor Memorial Scholarship

• Must be a graduating male senior from Fairview High School, Erie, PA.
• Must be a member of the tennis team.
• Selection will be based on academic achievement and school spirit.

Ernst R. Behrend Scholarship (click on the link below to apply for new or renewal scholarship)

• Awarded to graduating seniors attending high schools in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
• First preference is given to lineal descendants of former employees of Hammermill Paper Company or its corporate successor, International Paper Company who reside in Erie County. Second preference is given to other graduating seniors in Erie County.
• The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and scholastic achievement.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better and a minimum combined Verbal and Mathematics SAT score of 1100.
• Advisory committee generally limits eligibility to the children of parents whose combined income is below $80,000/year.
• Must apply on-line to be considered for a scholarship.

• Behrend Guidelines For New Applicants

Raymond M. Blasco, M.D. Scholarship

• Awarded to a graduating senior from Seneca High School, Erie, Pa.
• Must be accepted at an accredited school in a certified full-time program
• An appointed faculty committee will make the selection based on character, self-discipline, co-operative behavior, respect for others, academic attitude, community and school spirit.

Paul & Barbara Bond College Scholarship

• Awarded to graduating seniors of the City of Erie’s Public schools who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eda Camphausen Law Scholarship

• Must be a resident of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
• Must be a first-year student at Harvard University Law School.
• Must be the student from Erie County, Pennsylvania obtaining the highest LSAT for the year of admission.
• Names of qualified recipients will be submitted to the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for final approval.

• Camphausen Law Scholarship Application

Eda Camphausen Music Scholarship

• Student must be a music major at Edinboro or Mercyhurst University
• This scholarship alternates between the Universities each year (2018- Edinboro; 2019- Mercyhurst)

Lovisa Card Catlin Art Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from a public or private high school in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
• Must be pursuing secondary study in the field of art, architecture or industrial art.
• Applicants are required to submit up to six of the best examples of their work in a jpeg format on a CD along with a completed application form.

• Card Catlin And Roesner Scholarship Application

Carlson Family Scholarship

• This scholarship is intended to benefit current employees of 4 Front Solutions, formerly AccuSpec Electronic, LLC and their descendants, provided that the employee has at least one uninterrupted year of service in good standing.
• Descendants of retired AccuSpec employees are also eligible, provided the retiree was employed by AccuSpec in good standing for at least three years consecutively.

• Carlson Family Scholarship Application

Carpenters Local 81 Scholarship

• Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a member (in good standing) of Carpenters Local 81
• Must be graduating or have graduated from a High School in Erie, Crawford, Warren or Venango Counties in PA, Ashtabula County in Ohio, or Chautauqua County in New York. Recipients must also be residents of one of these counties.
• Scholarship recipients must present their letter of acceptance from an accredited four year college or university.
• Applicants must have an excellent attendance record with at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated commitment to community service and have a demonstrated need for financial support.
• It is required that you submit an essay of approximately 250 words describing the impact of Carpenters local 81 on the applicant’s family life and how the scholarship will affect their academic career.

Barbara A. Chambers Ed.D Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from an Erie County high school
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher and rank in the top 10% of the class
• Must be a full-time student at Gannon University or Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, pursuing a career in the sciences or education

• Chambers Scholarship Applcation

The Inja & Kwang Choi, MD Family Scholarship

• This award benefits seniors of Meadville Area High School, Cochranton Junior-Senior High School, Conneaut Area Senior High School and Saegertown Junior Senior High School who plan to study medicine or engineering upon graduation.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Jim Conner Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from McDowell High School in Erie, Pennsylvania.
• Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement & community service.
• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have an excellent attendance record.
• Applicants must have a letter of acceptance from a four-year college or university.

Nancy Ostryniec Cross Scholarship

• Must be a high school senior graduating from Fort LeBoeuf High School, Waterford, Pennsylvania residing, at the time of graduation, in LeBoeuf Township, Mill Village Borough, Summit Township, Waterford Borough or Waterford Township.
• An advisory committee will award scholarships based on standardized tests, evidence of good character, motivation, ability and potential, participation in extracurricular or community activities, teacher recommendation and financial need.

DefIANt Scholars Program

• Intended for students with a disability. The goal is to help aid the disabled community in an attempt to break down barriers, stereotypes, and misconceptions inside the classroom.
• First preference is given to individuals from Erie County, PA

Sophie Dernar Memorial Scholarship

• This scholarship benefits a four year member of Seneca High School girls’ basketball team who exemplifies the positive attitude and strong team ethic that Sophie demonstrated in her life every day.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Sophie Dernar Scholarship Applcation

Judith A. Dormann “Good Apple” Scholarship

• This scholarship is designed to inspire, encourage and assist a student who may not otherwise consider post high school education or training. The goal is to provide an award to a student who is a good person in general, someone who works hard, displays a good work ethic and exhibits person initiative in a positive way.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA

Frederick Douglass Scholarship

• Must be of African/American descent
• Must be a graduating senior from Erie High School or NW PA Collegiate Academy in Erie, Pennsylvania
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

• Douglass New Application 2023
• Douglass Renewal Application 2023

Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship

• This scholarship, established by the County of Erie, will benefit Erie County residents who meet the designated selection criteria and intend to pursue a successful career or volunteerism in the field of emergency medical service, in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This scholarship fund is supported by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant awarded to Erie County by the U.S Department of Treasury. Eligible applicants include disproportionately impacted groups (minorities, women, New Americans, inner city, or rural residents), income qualifying individuals, and/or individuals who have experienced career or academic displacement due to COVID-19. Scholarship recipients who complete EMT, AEMT, or EMR Courses must work or volunteer in the field of EMS in Erie County for at least one year; otherwise the scholarship must be paid back in its entirety. Scholarship recipients who complete Paramedic coursework must work or volunteer in the field of EMS in Erie County for at least two years; otherwise 50% of the scholarship must be paid back. Additionally, a scholarship recipient can fulfill these requirements by volunteering with a volunteer fire department or EMS agency in Erie County for one year (EMT, AEMT,EMR) or two years for paramedic training.

Erie Day School Adopt-a-Scholar Scholarship

• Must be a middle school student (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School, Erie, PA
• The student must have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, a sound sense of citizenship, and a financial need which exceed his or her parents’ contribution.

Erie Music Teachers Scholarship Fund

• ​Applicant's music teacher must be a member of the Erie Music Teachers Association.

Robert Whitney Erie County Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship

• The scholarship is intended to benefit the children and grandchildren of Erie County Farm Bureau regular or associate members in good standing. Said members must have consistently paid the Farm Bureau’s dues for a minimum of two consecutive years.
• The scholarship candidate must be pursuing post-secondary education, which includes vocational school. While all candidates are eligible, preference will be given to those students whose primary major or field is agriculturally related.

• Farm Bureau Scholarship Applcation

The NWPA Food Council Scholarship

• This award is intended to benefit graduates in good standing of any Erie County, PA high school, and will support the pursuit of post-secondary education or training. Such training may include a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or industry-specific certification.
• While all candidates are eligible, preference may be given to those students who are working in and/or pursuing careers in the food/grocery or convenience store industries.
• Candidates must have a least a 3.0 GPA

GE Transportation AAF "Raymond Clarke" Dare to Dream Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from Erie High School
• Must be accepted to a 2 or 4-year accredited university or trade school
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization

• Ge Dare Guidelines Application

John Gillette Memorial Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from General McLane High School, Edinboro, PA.
• Scholarships are awarded based on need and a required written essay.

The Goodwine Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from a public or private high school in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
• Students must intend to pursue a two-year Associate Degree or Certificate (not a baccalaureate degree).
• Must have a lifetime GPA of at least 2.0 at graduation

• Goodwine Scholarship Application

Elsie Offner Gornall Class of 1942 Scholarship Fund

• This scholarship is offered exclusively to a graduating senior from Erie High School, located at 3325 Cherry Street, Erie, PA.
• Applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university
• Applicant must have an acceptance letter from the school administration verifying attendance
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization

• Elsie Gornall Scholarship Application

Attorney M. Fletcher Gornall Class of 1941 Scholarship Fund

• This scholarship is offered exclusively to a graduating senior from Erie High School, located at 3325 Cherry Street, Erie, PA.
• Applicant must be pursuing a post secondary degree from an accredited college or university
• Applicant must have an acceptance letter from the school administration verifying attendance
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization

• Fletcher Gornall Scholarship Application

Dr. Lori Ann Gornall Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy in Erie, PA
• Must be pursuing a college degree in Education
• Must have an acceptance letter from the school administration verifying attendance

• Dr Lori Gornall Memorial Scholarship Application

The James V. Gray Memorial Scholarship

• This is a need-based scholarship, established in honor and memory of James Vincent Gray, an Erie School District teacher and coach.
• Must be an Erie School District graduating senior who has been accepted into an accredited two or four-year college or university.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

The James V. Gray Memorial Scholarship II

• This is a need-based scholarship, established in honor and memory of James Vincent Gray, an Erie School District teacher and coach.
• For any Erie County graduating senor pursuing a two-year qualified program
• Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Robert B. Gray Erie Engineering Societies Council Scholarship

• Scholarships awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement & academic standing
• Recipients must reside in Erie or Crawford County, PA
• Must be pursuing a two-year degree in an engineering related field
• Applicants must have a G.P.A. between 3.0 and 3.5
• Preference will be given to students attending an institution in Erie or Crawford County.

Lindsay Graygo Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded to a graduating female senior attending McDowell High School, Erie, PA.
• Must be accepted and planning to attend a campus of the Penn State University.
• Preference will be given to those who have given at least 50 hours community service work and who have been active participants in McDowell High School athletics and arts programs.
• This is an academic scholarship based on merit as evidenced by high school transcripts and standard aptitude test scores.

• Graygo Scholarship Application

Walter and Florence Guelcher Scholarship

• Must be students of Gannon University enrolled in an Engineering Program, and are required to have graduated from a high school in Erie County, PA.
• Students applying must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be active in their faith, and exhibit high moral character.

• Guelcher Scholarship Guidelines
• Guelcher Scholarship Application

The James R. Herdzik Memorial Scholarship Award

• This need-based scholarship is available to Erie School District graduating seniors who have been accepted into an accredited four-year college or university. The successful candidate’s application must demonstrate the volunteer spirit and care for community that Jim exemplified throughout his life.
• Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
• See the online application for full award description

H.O. Hirt Scholarship

• Must be a full-time employee or dependent of full-time employee of Erie Insurance
• College Students must be full-time at an accredited university, college, graduate or professional school and a minimum of a 2.75 GPA to be considered

The Gary & Helen Howell Family Scholarship Fund

• Awarded to graduating seniors attending McDowell, Cathedral Prep, or the city of Erie’s public high schools
• Must be accepted to a four-year college
• Must demonstrate financial need

Jane Imhoff Grunden Scholarship

• Applicants must be graduating seniors from Fairview High School in Fairview, PA and residents of Erie County
• Recipients must be enrolled at an accredited university of college on a full-time basis prior to receiving funding. Your letter of acceptance must be submitted with your application
• Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement, community service and excellent attendance record.

Iroquois Education Association Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from Iroquois High School.
• Intended major must be in Education.

John F. and Pauline M. Jageman Scholarship

• Must be a full-time student at Mercyhurst University majoring in education.
• Must be entering at least his/her sophomore year and in need of financial assistance.

Jaloszynski Harborcreek Youth Services Scholarship

• Applicant must be a current or former resident of Harborcreek Youth Services, Erie, PA wishing to pursue vocational training or secondary education.

The Kahkwa Club Caddie Scholarship

• The award is intended to benefit any Kahkwa Club caddie pursuing a Bachelor’s, Associate’s degree at a college or university of his/her choice, or a Certificate Program/ Continuing Professional Education, as determined by The Kahkwa Club Scholarship Fund Directors.

Lucinda Kelsey Scholarship

• This scholarship is available to Polymer Molding Inc., employees of at least one year, children, and grandchildren
• Applicants can pursue trade school, community college, university, or graduate studies
• See the online application for full award description

Julie Glennan King Scholarship

• Applicant must be an outstanding female senior graduating from Fairview High School, Fairview, PA.

Christopher Mark Knoll Scholarship

• Must be an incoming Freshman at Cathedral Prep High School in Erie, PA
• Must be graduating from and Erie County, PA Catholic grade school
• Must have at least a B+ average

Jane Schieber Laskowski Kickstart Scholarship

• Applicants must be attending any qualified two-year program in Erie County that will enhance or advance current level of skill and employment
• Candidate must maintain 6 credit hours minimum, per session/semester; must also maintain an overall “C” average
• Preference may be given to candidates who are 21 or older & who maintain part-time employment

• Laskowski Scholarship App

The Sophie Kosiorek Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from any Erie County High School
• Must plan to attend Penn State, Behrend
• Must include at least one letter of recommendation and demonstrate financial need

Casimir Kraus Memorial Scholarship & Internship (Widget Financial, Erie, PA)

• Applicants must be a full-time student attending a College, University, or Technical School
• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Recipients must be available to work a flexible schedule during the summer at Widget Financial in Erie, PA

The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship

• This award, one of those offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, will support Bachelor’s degree candidates who demonstrate & prove a strong commitment to improving awareness & understanding of all types of diversity in the Erie region
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
• Must participate in Community activities
• Must submit an original essay (one page minimum) describing the specific efforts he/she has made to promote, support & encourage diversity in the Erie area

The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund

• This award, one of those offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, was established by the Estate, devoted friends, and former colleagues of Mary Kwiatkowski.
• The scholarship is designed to help remove financial barriers and open doors for diverse and underrepresented talent in Erie County’s social services sector.
• Scholarships will be awarded annually to female and/or LGBTQIA+ students seeking a major or minor in social sciences, and ultimately a public services career.
• Must submit an original essay (one page minimum) detailing why the student is pursuing a career in public service and must identify one public service challenge facing the Erie region.
• Students newly accepted to or currently attending any Erie County college, university or vocational training program are eligible to apply.

Donald S. and Dorothy R. Leslie Endowment

• Must be a middle school student (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School, Erie, PA
• The student must have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, and a sound sense of citizenship, and be in need of financial assistance.

Charles and Louis Lincoln Scholarship

• Must be a student enrolled at Erie High School, Erie, PA.
• Recipients are selected on scholastic ability, acceptance to an accredited institution of higher education, and financial need.
• Must be a first or second generation American

• Lincoln Scholarship

Martin Family Scholarship

• Applicants must be a graduating senior from an Erie County High School
• Preference for those attending college or university in Western PA
• Must have successfully completed two years of a foreign language, participated in a school-sanctioned sport, and participated in at least one club or organization.
• Must have a 3.0 or better GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need

Ellen Elizabeth McNamara Memorial Scholarship

• Applicants must be female students of Gannon University, Erie, PA
• Students applying must be outstanding academically, in character, in faith and in personality just as Ellen Elizabeth McNamara was.
• Must be in need of financial assistance.

Alice R. Moomy Pennsylvania State University Scholarship

• This scholarship benefits Erie County students attending any campus of Penn State University.
• Candidates must be planning to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Nursing- related programs.
• Must be a full time student with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Preference will be given to female candidates.

The Douglas & Deborah Murphy Scholarship

• Applicants must be graduating seniors at Erie High School who intend to pursue a successful career path beyond high school.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA on a four point scale.

Hugh M. Nelson Engineering Scholarship

• Applicants must be Erie County, PA residents who are currently sophomores or juniors enrolled in a BS Engineering Program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College or Gannon University.
• The curriculum must be within ABET accredited engineering degree program leading to a B.S. in engineering.
• Recipients are selected on academic standing, faculty recommendation, college activities, required applicant letter outlining their goals, and financial need.

• Nelson Scholarship Application

Wayne and Kathleen Newton Music Scholarship

• Applicants must be music majors attending Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
• Preference is given to students who are of Native American Indian descent, with an overall GPA of 2.5 and 3.0 or better in their major.

The Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

• Applicants must be Erie County, PA residents who are currently sophomores, juniors or seniors enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University, any location.
• Must have a 2.5 or better GPA, complete a 350-500 word essay, and have two letters of recommendation
• Candidate must maintain part-time employment while enrolled

• Pay It Forward Scholarship App

The PSN Labs Scholarship

• This is a need-based scholarship, established by PSN Labs. PSN Labs is an Engineering Services firm, specializing in all areas of product development. Based out of Erie, PA, PSN Labs maintains an ISO 9001:2015 Design Laboratory, Processing Laboratory and Testing Laboratory all within one facility. As a full-service engineering firm, PSN Labs handles all phases of product development from start to finish, with both nonmetallic and metallic materials, in a multiple of industries across the globe. The Labs’ team of scientists and engineers have the expertise to solve the most difficult design, material, or manufacturing challenges.
• Must be an Erie School County graduating senior who has been accepted into an accredited four-year college or university.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

The David P. Hanlon and Peggy & John Pulice Memorial Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from McDowell High School who has been accepted to a four year college or university; first preference will be given to either PennWest University Edinboro or PennWest University Clarion
• Must have a 3.0 GPA
• Must participate in community activities, high school sports and/or leadership

Dr. Michael J. Relihan Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior attending a high school in Erie County, PA
• Must be accepted to an accredited college/school.

Tom Roberts Memorial Scholarship

• To Be Determined

Lester R. Roesner Art Scholarship

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from an Erie County, PA high school pursuing a collegiate or post secondary course of instruction in art at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Applicants are required to submit up to six of the best examples of their work in .jpeg format on a CD along with a completed application form.

• Card Catlin And Roesner Scholarship Application

The Judge Bob Sambroak Memorial Award

• The purpose of this award is to provide a scholarship to young lawyers who pursue unique CLE opportunities. The recipient must be a young lawyer as defined by the Erie County Bar Association (ECBA), a member of the ECBA, and one who practices primarily in Erie County, PA. In addition, it is preferred that the recipient demonstrate financial need, commitment to community service and/or public interest law, and a passion for developing and improving effective written and oral advocacy skills.

• Judge Bob Sambroak Application

Joyce A. Savocchio Scholarship

• Applicant must be a female senior graduating from NW PA Collegiate Academy or Erie High School in Erie, PA
• Must be enrolled at a college or university located within Erie County, PA.

• Savocchio Scholarship Application

Ty and Jean Schuerman Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from an Erie County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be attending the Pennsylvania State University Behrend campus pursuing a course of study offered by the School of Engineering.

• Schuerman Scholarship Application

Mary E. Schumann Scholarship

• Must be a graduating senior from one of the Erie City Public High Schools.
• Must have outstanding academic credentials and be pursuing a collegiate course of instruction at an accredited college or university.
• The award rotates annually to one of the four public schools. See school rotation below.
• — NW PA Collegiate Academy –2020, 2022, 2024
• — Erie High School – 2021, 2023, 2025

• Schumann Scholarship Application

The Arthur H. Spadafor, Sr. Electrician & Electrical Engineering Scholarship

• Applicants must be pursuing a career as an electrician/electrical engineer after graduating from the Erie County Technical School (“ECTS”) Electrical Engineering program.
• Students must have a 3.0 GPA at sending school and ECTS
• Must demonstrate financial need

Spaeder Michigan Law Scholarship

• Must have graduated from an Erie County, PA High School.
• Must have graduated from an accredited college.
• Scholarship awarded based on scholastic ability, extra-curricular activities, and community service.

• Spaeder Michigan Law School Scholarship

Spanos Family Memorial Scholarship

• Applicants must be an active member, in good standing, of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Erie, PA.
• Applicants must be scholastically outstanding and will be judged on merit, academic ability, financial need, extracurricular activities, citizenship, character, and parish involvement.
• Applicant must also be pursuing a collegiate or post-secondary course of instruction at an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Spanos Scholarship Application

Stazer Sisters’ Scholarship

• Applicants must be United States citizens graduating from the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, Erie, PA. accepted to a four-year degree program.
• Selection criteria includes academic record and goals, financial need, essay, and record of activity in school

• Stazer Sisters Scholarship Application

Dr. Alfred W. Stone Scholarship

• Scholarship recipients must have graduated from a PA high school or a PA cyber school that have completed their freshman year at Allegheny College or Edinboro University of PA
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Psychology, Art, Education, or Technology
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• This scholarship is renewable for undergraduate study for a maximum of three years as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and continues to pursue a degree in the aforementioned fields

• Stone Scholarship Application

Jean Stull Memorial Scholarship

• Applicants must be graduating seniors from Fort LeBoeuf High School, Waterford, PA
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization
• Must have an acceptance letter from an accredited two or four year institution

• Stull Memorial Scholarship Application

Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded to a graduating senior from Erie High School, Erie, PA
• Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25
• Must be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university and must be pursuing a degree in healthcare or medical research

• Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship Application

The Susan E. Tidmore & David C. Migdal Memorial Scholarship

• Must be a middle school student (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School, Erie, PA
• The student must have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, and a sound sense of citizenship, and be in need of financial assistance.

Trinity Lutheran Church Scholarship

• Applicants must be active in the life and ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church
• Must have financial need, a commitment to a path in education, and evidence of a Christian life in word and deed.

Diane & Henry Ward Family Scholarship

• Applicants must be graduating seniors from Erie County PA high schools
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the healthcare field
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have an acceptance letter from college verifying attendance

• Ward Guidelines

Weber Murphy Fox Scholarship

• Scholarship recipients must be students currently attending Allegheny College, Edinboro University, Gannon University, Mercyhurst University or Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
• Scholarship recipients must be residents of Erie or Crawford County
• This scholarship provides awards for post secondary undergraduate education for students who have a demonstrated need for financial support
• Applicants must have a G.P.A. between 3.0 and 3.5

Weeks - VanTassel Scholarship

• Awarded to two graduating seniors from Northwestern High School who have the highest grade point averages
• Must be residing in Springfield Township
• Must be accepted at and intend to attend an accredited college, university or other institution of higher learning.

Rev. John F. Weibel Scholarship

• Awarded to graduating seniors attending Coudersport Senior High School, Coudersport, PA and Austin Area High School, Austin, PA.

Yaple-Kerr Scholarship

• The student must be a graduating senior from Seneca High School, Wattsburg, PA, accepted at an accredited school in a certified full-time program.
• Each year two students, always one male and one female, are selected.
• Scholarships will be awarded to serious students ranked in the middle third of the senior class.