Penn College Scholarship Listing

Each year many of our scholarships are generously funded by alumni and friends of Penn College. We work on a regular basis with all donors to make scholarships a reality for as many students as possible. We encourage you to apply for scholarships that match the donor's requirements to your background and your educational goals. Unless stated, students must be enrolled full time and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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Alphabetical Order

Academic Incentive Scholarship

Major:  Any major
Semester Awarded: Fall and Spring

Criteria

  • Are incoming Freshman
  • Are enrolled full-time student
  • Are enrolled in any major
  • Have high SAT scores
  • Earned superior class rank in high school
  • Have participated in community service and high school extracurricular activities

Blaise Alexander Family Scholarship

Major: Any major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in any major
  • Reside in the PA counties of: Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, and Union

Altria Corporate Services, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Aviation Department)

Major: Aviation Maintenance Technology Bachelor Degree (BAV)
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Credited with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Enrolled in their second year at Penn College

Alumni of Williamsport Technical Institute Endowed Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates academic quality

American Infrastructure Endowed Scholarship

Major: Diesel Technology or Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Emphasis, Heavy Construction Equipment Technician Emphasis, Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technologies or Construction Management)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Preference given to family members and/or employees of member companies of American Infrastructure
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years
  • Second-year student in the Diesel Technology certificate program, or
  • Second-year student in the following associate degree program:
    1. Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Operator Emphasis
    2. Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Technician Emphasis
    3. Surveying Technology
    4. Civil Engineering
    5. Forestry Technology
    6. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, air conditioning and plumbing emphasis
    7. Building Construction Technology, or
  • Third-year or greater student in the following bachelor degree programs:
    1. Construction Management
    2. Civil Engineering Technologies
    3. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Andrews Family Scholarship Fund

Major: Any major in School of Health Sciences
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Must be enrolled in at least his/her second year of study
  • Must be a graduate from a Catholic high school located in Lycoming or Clinton County
  • Eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time

Ann Barilar Memorial Scholarship

Major: Business Administration
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Has completed or in process of completing at least 28 credit hours
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Architectural Technology Scholarship

Major: Architectural Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a full-time student
  • Are enrolled in the Architectural Technology program

Aviation Maintenance Technology Scholarship

Major: Aviation Maintenance Technology Bachelor Degree (BAV)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in BAV
  • Is a second year student
  • Has a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must submit a two-page essay on career goals to the Financial Aid Office upon application

Bartlett Tree Foundation

Major: Landscape/Horticulture or Forestry Technology students with a demonstrated interest in Urban Forestry
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Can show demonstrated interest in Urban Forestry through courses, internships, work experience or special projects in the field.
  • Must be enrolled full-time

Bellefonte Family Dentistry

Major: Dental Hygiene
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Must be a graduate of Bellefonte Area High School
  • Second preference given to graduates from the Bald Eagle Area High School or Penns Valley School District
  • Must be eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time in the dental Hygiene program

Hector Boiardi Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must have completed the requirements for the first year of any program within the School of Hospitality
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • First Preference given to students who have shown a real interest in culinary studies and who are in genuine need of financial aid

Beverly J. Boob Memorial Scholarship

Major: First Preference - Health Arts Cardiovascular Emphasis
Second Preference - Practical Nursing, Nursing, or Health Arts Practical
Nursing Emphasis majors
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Female, age 25 or older
  • Most recent cumulative GPA is 2.5 or above
  • Accepted and enrolled into program
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Bruce R. Borgensen Plastics Engineering Technology Scholarship

Major: Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full time, in the second year or greater, in the Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology bachelor's degree program.
  • Demonstrate leadership and service to the Penn College plastics program and the plastics industry in general.

Bracalente Manufacturing Scholarship

Major: Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Automated Manufacturing Technology; Machine Tool Technology; Machinist General
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Third-semester student
  • Reside in Bucks, Montgomery or Lehigh counties
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time

Brenneman Printing Scholarship

Major: Printing & Publishing Production, Graphic Design or Printing & Publishing Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time

Russell & Betty Bridgens Memorial Scholarship

Major: Heating, Ventilation& Air Conditioning Technology (HP) or Plumbing (PH)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as full or part-time
  • Enrolled in the HVAC Plumbing emphasis associate degree program or the Plumbing certificate program

Brubacher Excavating, Inc. Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Operator Emphasis, Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Technician Emphasis, Surveying Technology, Construction Management
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • First Preference - Employees (including interns) and/or immediate family members of Brubacher Excavating, Inc. (An official Company letter confirming this must be provided to the College Financial Aid Office by the student applicant.) Enrolled as a student in one of the four program listed in left column. Enrolled full-time
  • Second Preference - Employees and/or immediate family members of Brubacher Excavating (official company letter confirming this must be provided to the College Financial Aid Office by applicant); employee must have been employed for at least one year; enrolled full-time in any program. Employees (including interns) and/or immediate family members of Brubacher (official company letter needed). Enrolled as a full-time student in any program offered by Penn College
  • Third Preference - Full-time student enrolled in Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Operator Emphasis, Heavy Equipment Technology Technician Emphasis Surveying Technology or Construction Management and maintains a home residence in  Pennsylvania

Burger King Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First- or second-year student
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Lamont Butters Memorial Scholarship

Major: Civil Engineering or Surveying Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
  • Demonstrate leadership and service to the Penn college Civil Engineering and/or Surveying Technologies majors
  • Preference given to residents of Pennsylvania

Captive Plastics, Inc. Scholarship (formerly GRAFCO)

Major: Plastics and Polymer Technology or Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Students are eligible to reapply in subsequent years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained in the program
  • First Preference - Dependents of GRAFCO Industries employees

Carl and Bonnie Erdly Memorial

Major: Any Major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Students must be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Are enrolled in any program at the College
  • Have a home residence in the Pennsylvania counties of Columbia, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union

John M. Catino Memorial Scholarship

Major: School of Construction and Design Technology or School of Health Sciences
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Students must be enrolled in the School of Construction & Design Technologies or the School of Health Sciences
  • Are enrolled in any program as a full-time student
  • Have a home residence in the Pennsylvania counties of Lycoming or Northumberland

Dr. Kenneth E. and Mrs. Marion C. Carl Scholarship

Major: Any Major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrated financial need

Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Operator, Technician, and Caterpillar Equipment Emphasis; Diesel Technician; Diesel Technology; On-Site Power Generation
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Awarded to first-, second-, third- or fourth-semester students
  • Students must be in good academic standing
  • Students must be enrolled full-time
  • Continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Note: Contact the School of Natural Resources Management for application details

Centex Homes Endowed Scholarship

Major: Residential Construction Management Program
Scholarship Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or above
  • Recipients have the opportunity to receive a paid summer internship with Centex Homes

Central Keystone Section of the Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society Scholarship

Major: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Spring

Criteria

  • Student is full-time and entering the second year of the major
  • Are enrolled in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Associate's Degree - robotics and automation emphasis
  • Are enrolled in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree and taking courses  in robotics and automation emphasis
  • Awarded to student who demonstrates high potential

Jack Taylor Memorial/Central Susquehanna Builders Association Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Construction & Design Technologies
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Resident of Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union Counties
  • Completed one full year or completed 33 credits at Penn College and currently enrolled full-time
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Recipient selected by Central Susquehanna Builders Association
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident status

Glenwood Cheslock Industrial Design Scholarship

Major: Computer-Aided Product Design (BCD) or Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CD)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria:

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in the Computer-Aided Product Design Bachelor Degree program or the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Associate Degree program

Citizens & Northern Bank Scholarship

Major: Accounting (AAS or BS), Banking, Business Administration, or Business Management
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Must be a graduate of any Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan or Tioga County high school
  • Cumulative high school grade average of 90% or above, or a combined SAT score of 1,000 or above

Clapps Family Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Spring

Criteria

  • First or second year student
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Current GPA of 3.0 or above

Construction Management (BCM) Advisory Committee Scholarship

Major: Construction Management (BCM - bachelor of science degree)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time, in second year or greater
  • Demonstrates academic quality
  • Demonstrates financial aid
  • Submission materials: In addition to the scholarship application submitted to the Financial Aid Office, students are asked to e-mail Wayne Sheppard in the School of Construction & Design Technologies for additional requirements.

Cumberland Valley Tree Service Scholarship

Major: Landscape/Horticulture Technology or Forest Technology
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the Landscape Technology or Forest Technology program at Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Resident of Pennsylvania or Maryland 

Cumberland Valley Tree Service Arboriculture Scholarship

Major:  Forest Technology or Landscape/Horticulture Technology with the Landscape Emphasis
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student in the Forest Technology program or Landscape/Horticulture Technology with the Landscape Emphasis
  • Are enrolled in the Arboriculture (URF201) class during the spring semester
  • Are residents of Pennsylvania or Maryland

Cunningham Family Scholarship

Major: Any degree major (AAS or BS)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Newly enrolled and full-time
  • Cumulative grade point average of "B" or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years subject to GPA and financial need ranking

William D. Davis Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

First Preference

  • Resident of Loyalsock Township, Williamsport, PA
  • Enrolled full-time

Second Preference

  • Any student with a home residence in Lycoming County, PA
  • Consideration will be given to continuing students in subsequent years
  • Applicants should provide evidence, to be attached to their application, attesting to their student organization activity, academic achievement, citizenship and leadership

Joseph DeFeo Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates academic quality
  • Letters of recommendation on behalf of the Residence Life Office, Residence Hall Association or Student Government Association will be considered in the awarding process
  • Preference to an active member of a recognized Penn College student club or organization and/or holds a position of leadership within the student College community

Discovery Machine Scholarship

Major: Information Technology Sciences - Gaming & Simulation (BGS)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the Information Technology Sciences - Gaming & Simulation major

Duboistown Garden Club Scholarship

Major: Landscape/Horticulture Technology
Semester: Fall
Renewable: No 

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Enrolled full time
  • Preference given to graduate of a high school in North Central Pennsylvania who is a resident of North Central Pennsylvania

Dr. Peter B. Dumanis Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates academic quality
  • Enrolled full or part time
  • Non-traditional student (25 years of age or older) demonstrating the challenges of managing school, job and care-giver responsibilities while maintaining the desire to obtain a college degree. Applicant must include a short essay submitted with the scholarship application.

Robert E. and Maureen Dunham Scholarship

Major: Any Bachelor Degree Program
Semester: Fall and Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time in any bachelor degree program
  • Entering their third year or greater (this includes those students graduating with an associate degree and enrolling as a third-year bachelor degree student)
  • Continuing students in subsequent years

Eastern PA Chapter for the Society of Explosives Engineers Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment or Civil Engineering Technology
Semester: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria  

  • Enrolled full-time

Frank E. and Mildred E. Eck Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Preference given to students who are graduates from Bishop Neumann Catholic, Hughesville, Loyalsock Township, Montoursville Area, Muncy, South Williamsport, and Williamsport Area High Schools
  • Student must include a recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal at their area high school with their application that highlights examples of dedication, citizenship and other similar qualities
  • First-time awardees must have a minimum grade point average of "C+" and demonstrated financial need
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of "C+" is maintained in the program

Louis S. Eiseman Memorial Scholarship

Major: Business Management
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Third-semester student
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Exhibits dedication and leadership

Sarah M. Ellegood Dental Hygiene Scholarship

Major: Dental Hygiene (AAS or BS)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Automatic with GPA of 3.5 or better in the major

Criteria

First Preference:

  • Previous recipient of the Ellegood Scholarship with a GPA of 3.5 in their DEN courses

Second Preference:

  • First-year student
  • High school GPA of 3.0 or above (based on four point scale)
  • Completion of 3-page essay answering:
    1. How I chose Dental Hygiene as a career, and
    2. What I plan to do following graduation
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

First Community Foundation-Benjamin Franklin Scholarship

Major: Any certificate or degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be enrolled in an approved Tech Prep high school program and subsequently enroll in a Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. In schools without approved Tech Prep programs, students must be enrolled in a high school vocational-technical program and subsequently enroll in a Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degree program at Penn College
  • Must have graduated from schools in counties that are served by the First Community Foundation's (Franklin Fund Service Area) Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga
  • First-time applicants must have a grade point average of "B" or higher
  • Must submit a writing sample as defined by the Penn College Outreach for K-12 office
  • Must be enrolled full-time
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 2.80 is maintained in the program
  • Preference is given to students in the Certificate and Associate degree programs.

Foundation Board of Directors Endowed Scholarship

Major: Any program
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates volunteer service to their community and/or the College
  • Preference given to students residing in North Central Pennsylvania

Frazier Scholarship

Major: Plastics & Polymer Technology or Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled as a second-year student in the Plastics & Polymer Technology associate degree program or as a second-year student in the Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology bachelor degree program

George and Andonetta Girio Family Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality or any program in Landscape/Horticulture Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Preference given to students who attended a high school in Lycoming County

Good's Tree Care Scholarship

Major: Forestry Technology or Landscape/Horticulture Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall and Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Full-time student
  • Have completed at least 2 semesters as a full-time student
  • Reside in one of the following counties: Adams, Berks, Centre, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder or York
  • Are a past employee of Good’s Tree Care Inc.

Groff Tractor and Equipment, Inc.

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Associate Degree program - Technician Emphasis
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student, sophomore status or higher
  • Eligible for financial aid

The H & K Group-Haines and Kibblehouse Family of Companies

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Associate Degree program, Diesel Technology or Diesel Technology, or a third year student in Construction Management (BCM). Scholarship Recipients will be given consideration for paid summer internships.
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Are enrolled as a first year student in the Diesel Technology or Diesel Technology/Mack Associates degree; Heavy Construction Equipment Technology operator or technician; or a third year student in Construction Management (BCM)

Paul and Mary Catherine Hagan Memorial Renaissance Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: To be determined

Criteria

  • Selection is made by the Pennsylvania State University
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Maintains academic quality
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • May continue based on academic quality

Dr. Henry G. Hager, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Major: Physician Assistant
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Robert and Bernadine Hamilton Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Awarded to a graduating senior from Williamsport Area High School or South Williamsport High School

James Hannis Human Services Memorial Scholarship

Major: Applied Human Services or Human Services
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need and academic quality
  • Enrolled full-time

Peter Hellermann Scholarship

Major: Any Major in the School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Spring

Criteria

  • Is enrolled as a full-time student
  • Is enrolled in any major in the School of Hospitality
  • Demonstrates the spirit of hospitality with passion and enthusiasm for service

Carl Hill Memorial Scholarship

Major: Forest Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Second-year student
  • Dedication to excellence
  • Unswerving integrity
  • Unfailing willingness to give of self to others

Robert L. Hite Memorial Scholarship

Major: Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Maintenance Technology, Electrical Occupations
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Reside in one of the following counties: In Pennsylvania - Alleghany, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Potter, Snyder, Somerset, Warren, Westmoreland, Venango, or Washington. In Ohio - Ashtabula. In New York - Chautauqua or Cattaraugus.

HVAC Program Scholarship

Major: HVAC, HVAC Technology (includes plumbing and refrigeration majors)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Student enrolled full-time and has completed at least 15 credits in their major at Penn College
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the major
  • Displays a positive work ethic and professional attitude

International Student Scholarship

Major:  Any Major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Student enrolled as a full-time foreign student.
  • Enrolled in any major.
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
  • Are a second year student or greater.
  • ARAMCO students, or those whose study is paid by their employers, are not eligible for this scholarship.

Jersey Shore Steel Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Student MUST BE an immediate family member of a currently employed, or living and retired, employee of Jersey Shore Steel in Jersey Shore, PA, or Jersey Shore Steel Met Fab Division in Williamsport, PA
  • Freshmen students qualify upon acceptance into the College
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

John Deere Foundation Scholarship

Major: Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology or Welding Technology
Semester Awarded: Spring

Criteria

  • Be accepted into the Penn College Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology Bachelors Degree major with two to four semesters remaining until graduation or the Welding Technology Associates Degree major with two semesters remaining
  • Have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Enroll and maintain a full-time course load and have successful course completions in the Welding and Fabrication Technology curriculum
  • Be eligible for permanent employment in the United States at the time of graduation
  • Complete scholarship application and all components must be submitted on or before March 1. Please contact the School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies for further instruction as this application process differs from the normal online application.

Barbara Johnson Memorial Pastry Arts Scholarship

Major: Baking & Pastry Arts
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in the Baking & Pastry Arts associate's degree program

Howard W. Kahler, Post No. 844 V.F.W. Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be a graduate of Williamsport Area High School or Bishop Neumann Catholic High School
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Demonstrates citizenship and community service
  • Actively involved in student organizations and/or services

Keystone Veneers Forestry Scholarship

Major: Forest Technology
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • First- or second-year student
  • Cumulative GPA or 3.0 or above

Marie E. Knecht Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student
  • May be enrolled in any major
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Labels by Pulizzi Scholarship

Major: Food & Hospitality Management or Physician Assistant
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Beth Ann Lamb Memorial Scholarship

Major: Radiography
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • First- or second-year student
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above ("B" average for incoming freshmen)
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Larson Design Group / Robert W. Ferrell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Major: Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Applied for and be eligible for financial aid
  • Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
  • First Preference - Resident of Lycoming County
  • Second Preference - Resident of a surrounding county

Gary LeVan and David Letscher Memorial Scholarship

Major: Computer Information Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full or part-time
  • Must have completed at least 30 credits at Penn College
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above

Liberty Excavators Endowed Scholarship

Major: Associates Degree in the following: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Operator Emphasis, Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Technician Emphasis, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology; Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall and Spring
Renewable: Yes

Preference will be given to:

  • Full-time student.
  • Enrolled as a second-year student.
  • Enrolled in the following Associate Degree majors:
    • Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Operator Emphasis
    • Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Technician Emphasis
    • Civil Engineering Technology
    • Surveying Technology
      OR
    • Bachelor’s Degree major of Civil Eng. Technology
  • Employees and/or immediate family members of Liberty Excavators, Inc. (An official company letter confirming this must be provided to the College Financial Aid Office by the student applicant.) The employee must have been employed by Liberty Excavators, Inc. for a period of at least one year prior to enrollment at Penn College for themselves or their family members to be eligible.
  • Student residing in one of the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder or York.

Brian E. Liles Memorial Scholarship Fund

Major: Plastics and Polymer Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Second-year student in the Plastics and Polymer Technology associate degree program, or
  • Second-year or greater student in the Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology bachelor degree program
  • First Preference - Non-traditional student
  • Demonstrates financial need and academic quality

Loiederman Soltesz Scholarship

Major: Civil Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering major
  • Enrolled as a Full-time student in the third year of the bachelor's degree

Lutron Foundation

Major: Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • By the school's judgment, the student should demonstrate leadership qualities through involvement with professional groups or through campus or community service

Lycoming County Medical Society Auxiliary Scholarship

Major: One of the following: Practical Nursing, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assisting, Radiography
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Non-traditional student with family
  • Resident of Lycoming County
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above (2.0 for second-year eligibility)
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time

Lycoming County New Car Dealers Association Flight 800 Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any automotive major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Must be a graduate of any high school within Lycoming County
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Lycoming Engines, A Textron Company Scholarship

Major: Aviation Maintenance Technology, B.S. or A.A.S.  Aviation Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a full-time student
  • Are enrolled in their second year if in the Bachelor's Degree program
  • Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
  • By the school's judgment are of good ethical character, demonstrate leadership qualities through involvement with professional groups or through campus community service.

Lyons and Hohl Scholarship Fund

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - Operator Emphasis
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a full-time student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - Operator Emphasis major (HY)
  • Are from the following counties in Pennsylvania; Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Lancaster or Berks
  • Are in their second year of study
  • Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50

M&T Bank Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • First- or second-year student
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Dedication and citizenship

Walter and Nancy Madalis Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any Program
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a full-time student
  • Are a graduate of Lourdes Regional High School or Mt. Carmel Area High School
  • Have a home residence in Mt. Carmel Area School District

Hugh MacMullan Memorial Scholarship

Major: General Studies or Individual Studies
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • GPA must be 3.0 or greater
  • Applied for and be eligible for financial aid

Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Attended the "Pennsylvania's Tomorrow Starts Today" Student Government seminar
  • Enrolled in a program offered by Penn College
  • Enrolled full time
  • Completed an essay that describes community service performed by applicant and the value it has added to the community or the student
  • Has a letter of reference that includes student's abilities, potential, and demonstrated leadership in their school or community

Joseph G. Mark Architectural Scholarship

Major: Any major in the field of architecture
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Completed at least 20 credits in the field of architecture
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Demonstrates qualities of leadership, citizenship, and dedication to their profession
  • Student must submit a portfolio of work generated in the

Devin Mattern Memorial Scholarship

Major: Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Robotics & Automation
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • 2nd year student
  • Graduate of Indian Valley High School
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • First Preference - Enrolled in the Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Robotics & Automation emphasis
  • Second Preference - Enrolled in program in School of Industrial & Engineering Technologies
  • Final Preference - Enrolled in any major

Dale A. Metzker Graphic Communications Scholarship

Major: Graphic Communication
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrates academic quality

Louis A. Miele, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

  • Major: Food & Hospitality Management
    Semester Awarded: Spring
    Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Fourth-semester student
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Mid-Atlantic Equipment Management Association

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - Technician Emphasis
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • 2nd year or greater
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Reside in Maryland or Pennsylvania counties that border Maryland (Bedford, Somerset, Fulton, Franklin, Adams, York, Lancaster, Chester), or Northern Virginia counties that border Maryland (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William)

Ann Miglio Scholarship

Major: Food & Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better
  • Has completed or is in the process of completing at least 28 credit hours
  • Demonstrates commitment to excellence in laboratory and theory
  • Displays enthusiastic support of the School of Hospitality, the College and the hospitality industry
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Montour Oil Service Co.-D. Richard Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Major: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) (AAS or BS)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • First-time awardees must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or a high school average of "C" or higher
  • Must be enrolled full-time
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is maintained

Donald J. Myers Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Major: Information Technology: Web & Applications Development Concentration
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in Information Technology: Web & Applications Development Concentration bachelor's program
  • Have significant financial need (EFC of $15,000 or less)

Harold Newton Memorial Scholarship

Major: Graphic Communications Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First-semester student enrolled full-time
  • Requires no remedial coursework based on the results of College Placement Testing

North Campus Practical Nursing Scholarship

Major: Practical Nursing program at PCT North Campus
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status

Students apply directly to North Campus staff rather than online.

Northern Tier Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Current resident of Bradford, Potter, or Tioga Counties
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above ("B" average for incoming freshmen)
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • First Preference - First-year students enrolled full-time

Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship

Major: School of Natural Resources Management Landscape/Horticulture Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the School of Natural Resources Management Landscape/Horticulture Technology Major
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Have participated in volunteer activities through the college or other organizations applying or utilizing horticulture skills or knowledge

OSRAM Sylvania-Wellsboro Plant Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies, School of Construction and Design Technologies, or School of Business and Computer Technologies
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in their major at Penn College
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • First-time applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or a high school average of "C" or higher
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is maintained in the program
  • First preference - Full-time employees of the OSRAM Sylvania-Wellsboro Plant
  • Second preference - Dependents of full-time OSRAM Sylvania-Wellsboro Plant employees
  • Third preference - Any student from Tioga Count

PAGasDirectory Scholarship

Major: Civil Engineering Technology (CT); Surveying Technology (SU); Diesel Technology (DD); On-Site Power Generation (PW); Electrical Technology (EL); Electromechanical Maintenance Technology (MT); Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology (EE); Forest Technology (FR); Heavy Construction Equipment Technology (HY, HE); Information Technology: Network Administration Emphasis (NA); Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology (BWE); Welding Technology (WA)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Participated in a high school dual enrollment course related to the natural-gas industry
  • First year student in one of the following associate degree programs: civil engineering technology; surveying technology; diesel technology; on-site power generation; electrical technology; electromechanical maintenance technology; electronics & computer engineering technology; forest technology; heavy construction equipment technology; information technology: network administration emphasis; welding & fabrication engineering technology BACHELOR'S degree; welding technology

Robert Parrish Memorial Scholarship

Major: Automated Manufacturing or Machine Tool Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Student should be enrolled in Automated Manufacturing or Machine Tool Technology Associate degree Student should be entering their third semester
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills

Jedd Paup Memorial Scholarship

Major: HVAC Technology Associate Degree or Plumbing Certificate
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: yes

Criteria

  • Student should be enrolled full or part-time
  • Student is a resident of York County

John Joseph & Eva Girio Pellegrino Scholarship

Major: Any major within the School of Business & Computer Technologies or School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Enrolled in any major in the school of Hospitality or School of Business & Computer Technologies
  • Have a home residence in the Pennsylvania county of Lycoming (in the event a Lycoming county resident cannot be identified, a resident of Pennsylvania meeting all of the above criteria would be a 2nd preference)

Penn College Bookstore Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Second year of any major

    • Penn College Employees' Scholarship

    Major: Any degree major
    Semester Awarded: Fall
    Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Has completed at least 24 credits at Penn College
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Shows dedication in pursuing his education

Penn College Education Association Scholarship

Major: Any
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student, sophomore status or above
  • Enrolled in any major
  • Have a home residence in PA
  • Renewable (for no more than 4 years) provided the recipient's cumulative GPA remains at 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

Penn College Endowed Alumni Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Child, grandchild or greater of a Williamsport Technical Institute, Williamsport Area Community College or Pennsylvania College of Technology graduate
  • First-time applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of "B" or higher
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 2.8 is maintained
  • Must provide a letter that includes career and personal goals, involvement in high school and community activities, and work experience

Penn College Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial

Penn College Retirees' Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Student has completed or is in the process of completing at least 24 credits at Penn College
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • First Preference - Family members (children and grandchildren) of retired employees of Williamsport Technical Institute, Williamsport Area Community College, or Pennsylvania College of Technology

Penn College Scholarship Ride

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must be in second, third or fourth year of college based on cumulated credits earned
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained

Penn College School of Construction and Design Technologies Endowed Scholarship

Major: First preference: Residential Construction Technology & Management; second preference: Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Building Construction Technology, Masonry, Electrical Technology, HVAC Technology and related programs
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need and academic quality

Penn College Visiting Chef Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Has completed at least 12 credit hours
  • Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Department cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Displays enthusiastic support for the School of Hospitality, the College and the hospitality industry
  • Involved in volunteer activities
  • Eligible for and applied for financial aid

Penn College Welding Faculty

Major: Welding
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a full-time student
  • Are enrolled in any welding program
  • Second year student or greater
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (cumulative)

Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association Scholarship

Major: Any major in the field of masonry
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid (financial need will be the primary factor in selecting candidates in the final selection process)
  • Second-year students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for selection

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association-North Central Chapter

Major: Diesel Technician or Diesel Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must reside in or have graduated from schools in the counties of Bradford, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, or Union
  • Eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 or a high school average of "C" or higher
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if GPA of 2.5 is maintained

David B. Person Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above ("B" average for incoming freshmen)
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Barbara Peterson Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any nursing major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Has a love for nursing, compassion for people
  • Is an active member of any Christian church
  • First Preference - Williamsport area resident

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

Major: Any two-year degree program with plans to transfer to a four-year degree program at Penn College
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Be members in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa
  • Be enrolled in a two-year degree program and be planning to transfer to a four-year degree program at Penn College
  • Once eligible students are identified through Penn College's general scholarship application, they will be encouraged to submit answers to four essay questions prepared by the faculty advisors to Phi Theta Kappa. A recipient will be chosen from those students who submit essays.

Birch and Ann Phillips Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Business & Computer Technologies, School of Construction & Design Technologies, School of Industrial & Engineering Technologies or School of Transportation Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Graduate of any high school within Lycoming County
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Must demonstrate the desire and potential to succeed in their chosen major, without regard to past academic performance

David Pickelner Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any major in the field of Electronics
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Completed at least 24 credit hours in the major
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Enrolled full or part-time

Jana Putnam Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Graduate of Troy High School
  • Demonstrates high character and, to a lesser extent, financial need

Querimit Health Sciences Scholarship

Major: Any major in the School of Health Sciences
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Resident of Lycoming County
  • Nontraditional male/female student as defined by age
  • Must be in-program at Penn College
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Eligible for a continuing award in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained in the major

Republic Services Scholarship

Major: Technology Management (BTM)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Full-time student
  • Enrolled in the bachelor of science degree in Technology Management
  • Have completed an associate's degree in diesel, automotive, or welding technology

Reynolds Construction Management, Inc. Annual Scholarship Fund

Major: School of Construction and Design Technologies, Construction Management (BCM)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time, sophomore status or above

Alex Rinedoller Memorial Scholarship

Major: School of Construction and Design Technologies, Building Automation Technology - Electrical (BBL), Electrical Technology (EL), Electrical Occupations (EO); School of Transportation Technologies, Automotive Technology Management (BAU), Automotive Service Sales and Marketing (AK), Automotive Technology (AU), Collision Repair Technology (CR), Automotive Service Technician (AM), Collision Repair Technology (CL)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in an Electrical or Automotive program
  • Reside in one of the following counties: Montgomery, Bucks, Luzerne, or Lackawanna

John A. Savoy Scholarship for Electronic Applications

Major: Automated Manufacturing Technology (AF) or Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BAF)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Second-year student
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Dedication and leadership

School of Natural Resources Management Endowed Scholarship

Major: Any program in the School of Natural Resources Management
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the School of Natural Resources Management
  • Consideration will be given to continuing students in subsequent years
  • Recipients of this scholarship will be required to participate in special noncredit program designed by the School of NRM to enhance academic success and strengthen interpersonal and professional life skills.

Schramm, Inc. Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology Technician Associate Degree, Welding Technology Associate Degree, Welding Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Bachelor Degree, Machinist General Certificate, Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Associate Degree, Computer-Aided Product Design Bachelor Degree, or Machinist General Certificate
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Resident of Chester, Lancaster, Berks, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia, Lehigh, Northampton, or Bucks counties
  • Consideration will be given to continuing students in subsequent years

Schramm, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology-Technician (HE)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the HE program

James E. and Sara J. Short Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Resident of Lycoming County
  • Cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.0
  • Citizenship
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Dr. John T. Shuman Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Dedication and leadership

Hazel Sinclair Memorial Scholarship

Major: Diesel Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled as a second year student
  • Part-time employment may be available to the scholarship recipient

Slowboy Racing Scholarship Fund

Major: Any Major
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in any major
  • Are a member of the Penn College Motor Sports Association

Ralph L. and Josephine C. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Graduate of Warrior Run High School
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Dedication and leadership

Nathan Snavely Achievement in Business Scholarship Fund

Major: Business Management (BM) or (BBM)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the Business Management (BM) or (BBM) major
  • Reside in Columbia County
  • Demonstrate superior business/marketing/sales/entrepreneurial skills

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 49 Scholarship

Major: Any Engineering major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Must be a member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Awarded to applicant who has the highest GPA from the previous semester (not cumulative GPA)

Jean R. and Marvin H. Staiman Scholarship

Major: Any major
Semester Awarded: Fall/Spring
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Are enrolled as a part-time or full-time student
  • Are enrolled in any program at the College

Maxine Stiffler/Lycoming County Paralegal Association Annual Scholarship

Major: Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Third or fourth-year student enrolled no less than part-time
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Are a non-traditional student

D.L. Stroehmann Culinary Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Hospitality
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • First-year student enrolled full-time
  • Must demonstrate total family income in the "middle class" range, (defined as income between $30,000 - $70,000)
  • Has received honors or recognition indicative of good scholarship and participation in co-curricular and community activities, and demonstrate a combined SAT score of 1050 or higher -OR - is a first-, second- or third-place winner of any state or national VICA culinary or baking competition
  • Must be of good moral character and maintain same throughout their collegiate career
  • First Preference - Resident of Pennsylvania

Dwight E. Stoltzfus Memorial Trade Scholarship

Majors: One of the following Associate degree programs: Building Construction Technology; Electric Power Generation Technology; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology; Landscape/Horticulture Technology; or Heavy Construction Equipment Technology; OR one of the following Certificate programs: Residential Building,; Electrical Occupations, Plumbing, Diesel Technician, Machinist General, or Welding.
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full, part-time or non-traditional student
  • Must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status
  • Must not have any drug related offenses
  • Must provide a letter of recommendation from a previous employer or provide reference regarding good character
  • Preference will be given to students who meet the scholarship selection criteria and who:
  • Are dependents of DESCCO Design and Construction Company employees
  • Students who are members of the First Assembly of God Hamburg. An official letter from the pastor of the First Assembly of God must be submitted.
  • Residents of Berks and Schuylkill counties.
  • Are a non-traditional student with children.

Student Leader Legacy fund

Majors: Any Major.
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Have a minimum of one academic year of full-time status remaining in their studies
  • Demonstrate strong determination to continuing the legacy of student leadership at Penn College
  • Preference given to students who have demonstrated previous leadership to Penn College and the surrounding communities
  • Applicants must also submit an essay outlining why they are deserving of the scholarship.  In the essay, applicants should highlight: current and previous leadership experience both on and off campus; philanthropic/community service involvement, and what being a student leader at Penn College means to them.

Albert R. Styrcula Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Dependents of employees of Schneider-Valley Farms Dairy or any other area milk producer

Suburban Contractors Association/Michael P. Castellano Memorial Scholarship Fund

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology or Diesel Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First Preference - Family members and/or employees of member companies of the Association (official company letter confirming the company's membership must be provided by applicant at the time the scholarship application is submitted)
  • Enrolled full-time or planning to enroll full-time
  • Maintains a home residence in Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery or Philadelphia or New Castle County in Delaware or New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester or Salem
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates academic quality acceptable to the College
  • Second Preference - In the event no candidate who is a family member or employee of member is available, any student enrolled in one of the above-mentioned programs who meets the other stated criteria

Susquehanna Health Scholarship

Major: Any program in the School of Health Sciences
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student in the School of Health Sciences
  • Resident of North Central Pennsylvania (Lycoming, Bradford, Clinton, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties)
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Preference given to dependents of or immediate relatives of employees of Susquehanna Health

Ernest L. and Mildred Roberts Sweet Foundation Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Current resident of Wellsboro Area School District
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above ("C" average for incoming freshmen)
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • First preference - Full-time students

Frederick J./William F. Thomke Diesel Mechanic Scholarship

Major: Diesel Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Eligible for financial aid
  • Must have references from two Penn College Diesel Technology instructors

John F. Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Graduate of Wyalusing Area School District
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Dedication and leadership

Transportation Technology Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Transportation Technology Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Russell M. Trapp Memorial Scholarship

Major: Physician Assistant
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrates financial need
  • GPA 2.5 or greater
  • Enrolled full-time in any Physician Assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Tulpehocken Garden Club Annual Scholarship Fund

Major: Landscape/Horticulture Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Demonstrated academic quality
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Eligible for financial aid

Victaulic Manufacturing Professional Scholarship

Major: Bachelor of Science Degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Must be considered a junior level student during the academic year of the scholarship award.
  • Are enrolled as a full-time student - first preference; part-time student - second preference.
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Charlotte Walters Legal Assistant Memorial Scholarship

Major: Legal Assistant Studies
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full or part-time
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Graduate of the Legal Assistant associate degree program at Penn College
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Student has demonstrated service to the student body or the College in general

Dr. and Mrs. Marshall D. Welch, Jr. Endowed Diesel Scholarship

Major: Any major in the diesel field
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • First-time awardees must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above or a high school average of "B" or higher
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Preference given to continuing students in subsequent years if a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained in the program
  • First Preference - Resident of Lycoming County

West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association Scholarship

Major: Any major in School of Construction & Design Technologies
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as freshmen student in the first year of the program
  • Resident of Lycoming or Clinton County
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid

Wheeland Lumber Company Scholarship

Major: Forestry Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the Forestry Technology major
  • Student must reside in one of the following counties: Lycoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Potter, Tioga, McKean, Cameron, or Clinton

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Construction Management Scholarship

Major: Construction Management
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student, sophomore status or above
  • Enrolled in the School of Construction & Design Technologies, Construction Management Program (BCM - Bachelor of Science degree).
  • Eligible for financial aid and meet the College's academic performance requirements

H. L. Wiker, Inc. Scholarship

Major: Construction Management bachelor degree program; Civil Engineering Technologies bachelor degree program; Surveying Technologies associate degree program; Diesel Technology associate or certificate program; Heavy Construction Equipment Technology, Operator Emphasis or Technician Emphasis
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Preference given to family members and/or employees of H. L. Wiker, Inc. (An official company letter confirming this must be provided to the College Financial Aid Office by the student applicant.)
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Resident of Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Chester, Dauphin or Berks County, in order of preference
  • First preference given to students enrolled in the Construction Management bachelor degree program; Diesel Technology associates degree or certificate program or Heavy Construction Equipment Technology, Operator Emphasis or Technician Emphasis program.
  • Second preference given to students enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technologies bachelor degree program or the Surveying Technologies associates degree program.
  • Third preference given to any student enrolled in the School of Natural Resources Management
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates academic quality
  • Recipients of this scholarship in the School of Natural Resource Management will be required to participate in a special noncredit program designed by the school of Natural Resource Management to enhance academic success and strengthen their interpersonal and professional life skills.

Allyson Wilgar-Jones Memorial Scholarship

Major: Associate Degree Nursing Program or RN to BSN student
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full or part-time student
  • Must have applied for and be eligible for financial aid
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must submit two letters of recommendation, may be from two nursing educators, or one nursing educator and one other person of reference.

Williams Foundation Scholarship

Major: One of the following Associate of Applied Science majors: Diesel Technology; On-site Power Generation Technology; Electromechanical Maintenance Technology; Electrical Technology; Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Are enrolled in one of the following Associate of Applied Science majors: Diesel Technology; Electric Power Generation Technology; Electromechanical Maintenance Technology; Electrical Technology; Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Online Scholarship Application

Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship

Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Enrolled in the School of Health Sciences with preference given to those enrolled in Nursing program
  • Preference given to graduates of Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing or their descendents
  • Consideration will be given to continuing students in subsequent years

Williamsport Rotary Club Scholarship

Major: Nursing
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • First-year student
  • Graduate of the following schools:
    • Bishop Neumann High School
    • Loyalsock Township High School
    • South Williamsport High School
    • Williamsport Area High School
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Citizenship and dedication
  • NOTE: If no eligible applicants from the Nursing Program, award may be given to a student enrolled in any program of the School of Health Sciences

Wolyniec Construction Scholarship

Major: Bachelors - Construction Management, Associates -Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Heavy Construction Equipment Technology – Operator or Technician Emphasis, Surveying Technology, Certificates - Construction Carpentry
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • enrolled full-time
  • reside in a PA county of Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, Tioga, or Union

Women's Forum Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Student has earned at least 12 credits at Penn College
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Academic achievement
  • College and community service
  • Submission materials: Two letters of recommendation, on of which should be from a Penn College faculty member; an essay explaining why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship.

Senator Gene Yaw Scholarship

Major: Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - Operator Emphasis (HY)
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Are a military veteran
  • Reside in Pennsylvania's 23rd senatorial district
  • NOTE: If no eligible applicants, preference will be given to students enrolled in the Heavy Construction Equipment Technology - Operator Emphasis (HY) program that reside in PA's 23rd senatorial district and have been a recipient of a scholarship from the Fund in prior years

Danielle M. Young Memorial Scholarship

Major: Nursing
Semester Awarded: Spring
Renewable: No

Criteria

  • Enrolled as a full or part-time student
  • Enrolled in the Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Nursing major.

Henry T. Young Memorial Scholarship

Major: Any degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Graduate of a Lycoming County school
  • First or second year student
  • Applied for and eligible for financial aid
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Merit, citizenship, and leadership
  • First Preference - Children of employees of Young Industries, Inc.

Henry T. Young Scholarship

Major: Any undergraduate degree major
Semester Awarded: Fall
Renewable: Yes

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • Graduate of Muncy Area High School or Hughesville Area High School (If no eligible candidates from these high schools, any student whose home address of record is Lycoming County)
  • First Preference - Children of employees of Young Industries, Inc.
    Note: Funds are held by Penn State University; timely release of funds will dictate availability of the scholarship award

Kevin Zimmerman/Builders Association of Central PA Scholarship

Major: Enrolled in the School of Construction & Design Technologies any major
Semester Awarded: Fall

Criteria

  • Enrolled full-time
  • First Preference - Students graduating from Centre County, PA high school, preferably from a vocational/technical program in the field of construction and design technologies
  • Are an incoming freshman

Annual Funding

Each year many of our scholarships are generously funded by Alumni and Friends of Penn College.  In most cases the College is notified prior to the start of the semester if the scholarship will be funded by the donor.  If annual funding is not made available by the donor, no scholarship will be awarded under that name.  We work on a regular basis with all donors to make scholarships a reality for as many students as possible.  We encourage you to apply for scholarships that match the donor's requirements to your background and your educational goals.

Online Scholarship Application

To learn more about establishing a scholarship fund to assist Penn College students, please contact:

Office of Institutional Advancement
DIF 65
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701-5799

Phone:  570-320-8020
Toll Free: 1-866-GIVE-2-PC (1-866-448-3272)
E-Mail: foundation@pct.edu

Establish a Scholarship Fund

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