Scholarships
Name | Description | Due Date |
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship awards 100 high school seniors with a $40,000 scholarship for college, plus a guaranteed paid internship programming at Amazon. Click the link for more information: | December 15, 2023 |
Andreas Plumbing 5-Star Scholarship | Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. of Lehighton, PA is giving away a $500.00 scholarship to a 5-Star ‘Class of 2024’ high school senior at the Lehighton Area High School, Palmerton Area High School, Jim Thorpe Area High School and the Carbon Career and Technical Institute (CCTI), who plans to attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or plumbing. A graduating trade student, who is entering an HVAC and/or Plumbing apprentice program or will obtain employment at a HVAC or plumbing company upon graduation, is also eligible. Andreas 5-Star Scholarship Application You may also apply online using the following link: | April 5, 2024 |
Anna Marie Helbing Trust for Nursing | Scholarship applications for the Anna Marie Helbing Trust for Nursing Education are available at www.mct.bank/Nursing for seniors pursuing a career in the nursing field. Completed applications may be dropped off at any branch of the Mauch Chunk Trust Company or mailed directly to: Mauch Chunk Trust Company Attn: Wealth Management Division 1202 North Street P.O. Box 289 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | April 30, 2024 |
Benner Nursing Scholarship | Trinity Lutheran Church in Lehighton is offering the Jean D. & Robert A. Benner Nursing Scholarship to seniors in Carbon County who are pursing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma program for registered nursing. | June 1, 2024 |
"Build A Better Future" Scholarship | Ever wondered just how much of a difference high school students can make in their communities? In our 2023 scholarship program, our past winners have proven it can be profound. That’s why our 2024 Build A Better Future scholarship will also be a design thinking community improvement project based on the LAUNCH Cycle. We will award $10,000 to five new seniors, with the top recipient receiving an additional $5,000 grant to continue funding their project. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America. Additionally, students must have met all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/). Please use the link below for more info and to apply. https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm | Varies - there are several due dates for each step in the process. please use the link for the actual date. |
Carbon Builders Association Scholarship | The Carbon Builders Association is sponsoring scholarships for high school graduates who plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in one of the construction fields. Students entering an Apprenticeship Program or Certificate Program in any of the construction fields are also eligible. | May 1, 2024 |
Carbon Collaborative Health & Human Services Scholarship | Established by the Carbon Collaborative (formerly the Interagency and Family Collaborative Board), this scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $1,000 award granted to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County who wishes to pursue further education and/or a career in a health or human service field. Please use the link below for more information and to apply: | March 15, 2024 |
Donald N. Lynch Scholarship | Submission & Eligibility Requirements
| TBD |
Dr. Erik Goluboff Scholarship for Future Doctors | Dr. Erik Goluboff is a Medical Doctor and Urologist based in New York. He wants to help the next generation of medical doctors in the United States, and would like to give back through the “Dr Erik Goluboff Scholarship for Future Doctors”. This scholarship is available for students in the United States who are currently enrolled in a University or High School, and have plans to attend a University. The scholarship is meant to help a deserving student with scholarship funding who wishes to become a medical doctor. Here is some brief information about the scholarship:
All of the details and criteria can be found on the following webpage: https://drerikgoluboffscholarship.com/dr-erik-goluboff-scholarship/ | June 15, 2023 |
Dr. John Manzella Scholarship for Second Opportunities | Dr. John Manzella, a medical doctor based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, wants to help the students who have had a troubled upbringing in the United States. He would like to give back through the “Dr John Manzella Scholarship for Second Opportunities”. This $1000 scholarship is available for students in the United States who are currently enrolled in a university, or high school students who plan to attend a university, who have had to overcome a family member who has been incarcerated. For more information and to apply, use the link below: https://drjohnmanzellascholarship.com/dr-john-manzella-scholarship/ | June 15, 2023 |
East Penn ASHE 2023 Civil Engineering Scholarship | The East Penn Section of the American Society of Highway Engineers has a Scholarship Program for high school seniors who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a program leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil and Construction Engineering Technology. There are a minimum of three $5000 scholarships available, in memory of Robert L. Brown and Robert L. Donovan. Applications are to be returned to the following address and must be emailed/postmarked by April 8, 2024: Mr. David Rostron, P.E. If you have any questions, please contact David Rostron at 610-871-4536 or drostron@pa.gov. | April 8, 2024 |
Eugene "Peck" Armbruster Memorial Scholarship | Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, the Eugene “Peck” Armbruster Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance for higher education to students (male or female) from Carbon County who are pursuing a trade career. The scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA, who is seeking to further their education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school. Additional qualifications for the scholarship include:
More information: https://cccfoundpa.org/peck-orioles-scholarship/ | March 1, 2023 |
Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship | The PA Chamber Foundation in partnership with RT Environmental Services, Inc. is pleased to release the 2024 Gary R. Brown Environmental Scholarship Application. Students intending to enroll in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering programs who meet eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the $2,000 scholarship. Please use the link below to access the application: | March 29, 2024 |
Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship | The Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance for higher education to students (male or female) from Carbon County who are pursuing a trade career. The scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA, who is seeking to further their education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school. Additional qualifications for the scholarship include:
More information: https://cccfoundpa.org/eisenhower-orioles-scholarship | March 1, 2023 |
Great Valu Scholarship | $1000 Scholarship Opportunity. Applications are available at your local Great Valu store. Our local store is: | March 1, 2024 |
GLVR Academy Realtor Scholarship Opportunity | The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors® Diversity & Community Involvement Committee is offering a scholarship to one high school student within GLVR’s three-county footprint to attend the Greater Lehigh Valley Real Estate Academy. The Greater Lehigh Valley Real Estate Academy is highly regarded as the primary source for real estate education in the Lehigh Valley. We educate and develop our Realtor® members into community leaders who advocate for their clients and are actively engaged in the Realtor® organization. This scholarship is available to current Junior year students who are on schedule to graduate next year. Interested students must complete the attached scholarship application and return it to the attention of Matthew Marks by Friday, April 14, 2023. The application can be emailed to Matthew@glvr.org or mailed to Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors, 10 S. Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA 18017. | April 14, 2023 |
LVACS 2024 Foundation in Chemistry Award | The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society (LVACS) is delighted to announce the 2024 Foundation in Chemistry Award, designed to promote the chemical sciences at the college level. Seniors who plan to major in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and plan to attend a college or university in the Lehigh Valley area (schools are listed on attached application) are eligible to apply. | April 12, 2024 |
Lehigh Valley Water Suppliers Scholarship Opportunity | The Lehigh Valley Water Suppliers (LVWS) organization offers annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors. There are two $1000 scholarships available this year and the LVWS group is specifically looking to award these scholarships to students who are going to further their education at college or technical/trade school in a field that is related to the water industry, to encourage students to think about water as a rewarding career. Please see the attached file for more information and to apply! | April 1, 2024 |
Mark Krieger Memorial Scholarship | Voting members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church who are pursing a degree or diploma from an accredited school of higher learning are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | June 1, 2024 |
Metzger Wickersham Road to Safety Scholarship Contest | The law firm of Metzger Wickersham is sponsoring its Road to Safety Scholarship Contest for college-bound high school seniors. Use the following link for more information and to apply: https://www.mwke.com/about-us/road-to-safety-scholarship/. | April 15, 2024 |
Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships | Please visit the link below to view various Scholarship Opportunities https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/scholarships-program/ | Varies |
PACAC Scholarship | The Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling offers the PACAC Scholarship to high school seniors graduating from PACAC member schools. Student applications are due on TBD. Three students will be selected for the $1,000 PACAC Scholarship, and one student will be selected for the $1,500 Benjamin James Memorial Scholarship. More information about the scholarship, and the application, can be found here: http://www.pacac.org/pacac-scholarship | February 1, 2024 |
PSECU 2023 Scholarship | PSECU (Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union) is pleased to share that they are now accepting applications for the 2023 PSECU Scholarship. This scholarship program awards scholarships valued at up to $8,000 ($2,000 per year, renewable for up to four years) to six students each year. Applicants must:
Use the link below for more information and to apply: | February 28, 2023 at 12 p.m. (noon) |
Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau Scholarship | Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is sponsoring two scholarship opportunities. Applicants in their senior year of study and with work experience in the hospitality industry, culinary arts or recreation and leisure services management are invited to apply. Applicants must be accepted for admission to either a two- or four- year college. | April 30, 2024 |
Ron Brown Scholar Program | The mission of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to advance higher education and improve the lives of public service-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans and to accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities. Please visit the following website for more information and to apply: | TBD |
Shirar Memorial Scholarship for Nursing | Trinity Lutheran Church in Lehighton is offering a scholarship to voting members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church who are pursing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma program for registered nursing. | June 1, 2024 |
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship | The Lehigh Valley Professional Section of Society of Women Engineers grants scholarships to graduating high school seniors who identify as female and will be entering an accredited engineering program. Evaluation is based on academic achievement, extracurricular and leadership activities, an evaluation form, and an original essay. A one‐time award of up to $5,000 will be granted to each of the successful applicants. For more information and to apply, click the link below: | January 28, 2024 by 5:00 pm |
Student-View Scholarship Program | The 2023 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $12,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:
It's quick and easy to apply:
Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications, and the winners will be announced in May of 2023. | April 23, 2023 |
Thomas L. Reisenweaver Memorial Scholarship | Trinity Lutheran Church in Lehighton is offering the Thomas L. Reisenweaver scholarship to a senior pursuing a degree in music or a finance-related field. The applicant must be a voting member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. | June 1, 2024 |
Trinity Higher Education Grant | The Trinity Higher Education Grant provides financial assistance to voting members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church who are pursing post secondary education. This includes accredited trade schools, 2-year and 4-year undergraduate degrees, and post-baccalaureate degree programs. | June 1, 2024 |
USW Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program | The United Steelworkers of America has announced its 2024 United Steelworkers Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program, open to members in good standing, or the son or daughter or legal ward of a member, retiree or deceased member of United Steelworkers, District 10 (Eastern) local union. Scholarships will be awarded in June, 2024, and are available for use at any accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Awardees may follow any course of study normally leading to a recognized bachelor's degree. A two year community college is acceptable when matriculating toward a four year Bachelor’s Degree program. Several scholarships will be awarded, with a total value of $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years). Applications must be obtained from participating local unions. | March 15, 2024 |