Citizens is giving away up to $55,000 in scholarships

November is officially Scholarship month, and we are here to help. Citizens is giving away up to $55,000 in scholarships – no essay, no contest, no sweat!

The application is open to high school students 16 years and older, undergrads, grads, parents & guardians: If you pay tuition, you could win!

HEIDELBERG SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

The Heidelberg Scholastic Scholarship Fund Award is for full-time
students who are full-time residents of Blair County graduating in 2024
from Blair County High School. Scholarships will be awarded to
students selected by the Heidelberg Scholastic Scholarship Fund
Committee.
Through their counseling offices and the Heidelberg Country Club, local
school districts and the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
will advertise and provide scholarship applications.

Scholarships will be awarded to pay for expenses at accredited colleges,
universities, or trade and technical schools. Proof of acceptance into one
of these will need to be provided before payment of the scholarship.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024.  

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies- Scholarships

The Community Foundation is honored to help students of all types find scholarship opportunities to help them pursue education and build their careers.

This year, you can begin applying for scholarships on November 1, with most applications due by March 8. They have also a streamlined process for applying for multiple scholarships. Click the “Apply Now” button to begin your EASY APPLY Scholarship Application! Contact Namita Gallo at 814-225-1266 or ngallo@cfalleghenies.org with questions—or check out the website below for more information.

Altoona Area High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Below is an application for the Altoona Area High School Alumni Association Scholarship.  This association will be awarding ten $1,000 scholarships this year, so if you meet their criteria listed below, please apply by FEBRUARY 19, 2024:
  • Must have attended AAHS all three years and have plans to attend a post-secondary education institution
  • Must attend the GACTC
  • Student must demonstrate financial need
You can also pick up a copy of the application at the Work Based Learning Office.
The Thomas W. O’Brien Memorial Scholarship is an annual $1,500 scholarship available for a career and technical education student enrolled in a secondary CTE program in Pennsylvania and planning to attend a post-secondary institution majoring in a career and technical field.
If you are interested in applying for this award, applications must be submitted by MARCH 29, 2024.
Please use the link below to apply for this scholarship.

The National Housing Endowment has awarded scholarships to thousands of deserving students studying residential construction management & trades. You could be next!  Apply today for any of our many scholarship offerings.

·        Herman J. Smith/National Housing Endowment Scholarship

·        Lee S. Evans/National Housing Endowment Scholarship

·        Professional Women in Building/National Housing Endowment Scholarships

o   Strategies for Success Scholarship

o   Building Hope Scholarship

o   Leadership Scholarship

·        Pulte/National Housing Endowment Build Your Future Scholarship

·        Granger MacDonald/Doug Wistner Scholarship Fund

·        Roger Glunt/HELP Student Scholarship Fund

Any questions, please contact the Office of Work Based Learning.

Attached is an application for the GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club Scholarship.  This association will be awarding up to a $1,000 scholarship this year, so if you meet their criteria listed below, please apply by MARCH 10, 2024:
  • Must reside within the Hollidaysburg Area School District
  • Must be furthering your education at a Trade, Technical or Business School
  • Must show community involvement
If you plan to apply for this scholarship, please complete the attached application, or stop at the Work Based Learning Office to pick up a copy.  Remember, MARCH 10, 2024, is the deadline to apply.

To explore more scholarship opportunities please visit FASTWEB at:

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships