• The University of Scranton Outside Gift Policy
• Private Scholarship Announcements
• Scholarship Searches on the World Web

Many private scholarships are offered by local civic, church, club and high school organizations. Consult your high school guidance department to determine which programs you mail be eligible for and apply to them. It is recommended that you keep photocopies of all applications and documents filed. Finally, students should respond in a timely manner to requests for corrections or additional information.

THE UNIVERSITY'S OUTSIDE GIFT AID POLICY

Students should notify the Financial Aid Office if they are receiving any privately funded scholarships or grants by submitting a photocopy of any scholarship notifications and information on the availability of these funds for subsequent years. The University will then be able to notify students of any impact on their financial aid package.

In recognition of its students' efforts in securing grants and scholarships from private organizations, the University has developed a gift aid policy that attempts to treat recipients in an equitable manner. The University will measure outside aid recipients' unmet financial need before adjusting any financial aid award package. Private grants/scholarships may be used to replace up to one-half of a student's remaining financial need. If no remaining need exists, University need based aid will be reduced by one-half the amount of the outside award. When a PHEAA grant and/or Title IV aid composes any part of a student's package, state and federal overaward procedures will be followed even after the above policy is applied.

2013-2014 Government Finance Association
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship (Deadline: 2/22/13)

AWARD: The Frank L. Greathouse Scholarship is available for award to two graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in a full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance.  

AMOUNT: $5,000 (for each award)  

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  February 22, 2013  

For information and application: http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=107 or call Carol Colin at 312-977-9700.

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2013-2014 Government Finance Officers Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship (Deadline: 2/22/13)

AWARD: The Minorities Government Finance Scholarship is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state and local government.

AMOUNT: $5,000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  February 22, 2013

For information and application: http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=107 or call Carol Colin at 312-977-9700.

2013-2014 Junior Pre-Med Students

Francis P. Boland, MD Memorial Scholarship

(Deadline:  3/15/13)

Application and Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates for this award must be considered juniors in 2013-14 and intend to graduate in May 2015.
• First consideration will be given to sons and daughters of the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital family). Family is intended to signify persons affiliated with the hospital. If there is no candidate associated with the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital), consideration will then be given to Lackawanna County residents.
• Candidates for the award should intend to pursue a medical degree. The award recipient will be a declared pre-med student.
• Candidates must submit a profile including G.P.A., class work and extra-curricular involvement.
• Candidates must also submit a one-page typed essay expressing their goals in medicine.
• The candidate will be selected based on merit. Financial need will only be used as the determining factor for a final decision when there is a tie.

For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact:

The Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, Suite 401

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2013 The University of Scranton Scully Scholars Summer Internship Program

(Deadline:  3/15/13)  

The program is to provide University of Scranton students with financial assistance to pursue summer internships in public policy and to honor the memory of long-time professor of history and political science, Timothy H. Scully.

Eligibility: All full-time University of Scranton students who will have completed at least two full years of study by May 2013 are eligible. Applicants must have identified a potential summer internship sponsored by a Member of the United States Congress, a congressional committee, a state legislator, a state legislative committee, a federal or state agency (including the White House or a governor’s office), a think tank, a national political party, or a public policy organization.

Academic Requirements:  The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will determine the number of credit hours to be awarded for the internship. The recipient must submit a paper of scholarly quality, on a public policy subject, during the semester following end of the internship. The paper’s topic must be approved by the chairperson of the University’s Political Science Department, although approval is not required prior to commencement of the internship.  

Application and Selection Process: Every applicant must submit:

• A completed application form, available by contacting Trish Krisiak, 570-941-7724 or krisiakp2@scranton.edu.  A brief essay which demonstrates your interest in public policy (no more than two pages, typed and double-spaced).
• An unofficial transcript (available at the Registrar’s Office or on-line).
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a University professor.
• A current resume.

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2013-2014 Rose Brader Scholarship (Deadline: 3/18/13)

The John Heinz Institute Auxiliary established the Rose Brader Scholarship Fund to contribute to the health care needs of the community, by encouraging and providing financial assistance to those who wish to pursue an education in or seek advanced training in the field of rehabilitation medicine. The fund is named in honor of Rose Brader, a former Director of Volunteer Services at the John Heinz Institute.

The fund is offering scholarships to Luzerne County residents who are pursuing an education in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or Speech Therapy at an undergraduate or graduate level and to nurses seeking advanced education and certification in rehabilitation medicine.
Eligibility:

• Resident of Luzern County
• A senior in high school and a candidate for a bachelor, master’s or post-graduate studies in the areas mentioned above.

• Scholastic achievement
• Demonstrate interest in rehabilitation medicine
• Financial need
• References.

Applications should be returned to:
          The John Heinz Institute Auxiliary
          Rose Brader Scholarship Committee
          150 Mundy Street
          Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 

Deadline: March 18, 2013

Questions: Contact Linda Mitchell Scholarship Chairperson at 570-288-5581 or The John Heinz Volunteer Department at 570-826-3736.

Dr. Arthur J. & Helen Horvat Foundation Scholarship

(Deadline: 4/15/2013)

Mrs. Helen Horvat established this foundation in loving memory of her late husband, Dr. Arthur J. Horvat, a physician who practiced general medicine and surgery in Duryea for over 45 years.

Requirements:

• Students must have a declared science major. By science students, it is meant a field of study in chemistry, physics, biology, the life sciences, or some other related major leading to a career in the medical or health profession.
• Financial need-Family income of qualifying students cannot exceed amounts set by the Trustees. Current adjusted gross income limitations are: $70,486 for one dependent, $74,712 for two dependents, and $78,864 for three or more dependents.
• Residency-Students must reside in Duryea or within certain surrounding area specified under the foundation rules.
• Grades-High school seniors’ grades must fall within the top 10% of their class, college applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Independent students-Undergraduate (non-freshman) or graduate students who no longer live with their parents may apply as independent students. See specific guidelines in Tab VII of this booklet and at www.csascholars.org.
• Both dependent and independent students must submit complete signed copies of wither their parent’s or their own federal and state tax returns.

Since 1987, more than three million ($3,000,000.00) dollars have been awarded to hundreds of students. Students may attend the college or university of their choice. Payment will be made directly to the college or university for credit to the individual student’s account.

Apply on-line at www.csascholars.org

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship

(Deadline: 5/1/13)

The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. For the 2013-14 academic year, five students will be recognized with an award of $500 each.  Whether you are in nursing, education, business or engineering, the DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations.  Whether you are in nursing, education, business or engineering, the DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations.  Application deadline is May 1, 2013 for the 2013-14 academic year.  For more details and the application, please visit www.DutchCrafters.com. 

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-941-377-5112.

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Luzerne County Council of Republican Women (LCCRW)

$500 Scholarship Award (Deadline: 5/1/2013)

Eligibility Requirements:

• A female who has been accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university; or a post-secondary vocational or technical school with a course requirement of at least one year
• If age 18, must be a registered Republican

Scholarship Competition:

• Write an essay addressing the topic “How Republican Values Benefit American Women”
• The essay should not exceed 500 words and should have no fewer than 400 words
• Submissions must be typed, double-spaced and submitted on 8-1/2x11-inch white paper
• The essay will be judged by committee on originality, factuality, grammar, spelling and punctuation
• The submission must include a cover letter with a copy of Republican voter registration and a short biography
• Submissions should be mailed to:

• Entries must be post marked on or before May 1, 2013

The award recipient and a guest will be honored at the Annual Scholarship Presentation Dinner in late May 2013.

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B. Davis Scholarship (Deadline: 5/27/13)

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.

The deadline for applications is May 27, 2013

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program (Deadline: 6/14/13)

• Abbott & Fenner Business Consultantsare pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6^th year.   We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.  
• Application Process  - Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.

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BigSun Scholarship (Deadline: 6/21/13)

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

• Deadline - June 21, 2013    
• Amount of Award - $500.00  

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.  

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

AES Engineering Solutions

Scholarship for 2013

(Deadline: 10/4/13)

Purpose of Scholarships
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education

Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.

Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

CASHE: College Aid Sources for Higher Education (CASHE) can be accessed on the Internet to see how it can help students pay for their education.

Fastweb: A Scholarship database and information about loans and summer jobs.

FinAid: Information on scholarships, financial aid calculators, loan calculators, glossary of terms, and links to other financial aid Web sites.