Scholarships are awarded to well-rounded high school students involved in high school activities, community activities, church activities, and/or a part-time job. Applicants must intend to pursue a nursing degree, submit an essay on why they want to become a nurse, and include a letter of recommendation.

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

Preference is given to descendants of former employees of Hammermill Paper Company or its corporate successor, International Paper Company, who reside in Erie County. Second preference is given to other graduating seniors in Erie County with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better and a minimum combined verbal and mathematics SAT score of 1100. Eligibility is limited to the children with families combined income is below $80,000 a year.

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Erie City’s Public schools who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any field and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarships are awarded to residents of Erie County who are first-year students at Harvard University Law School. Applicants must have obtained the highest LSAT for the year of admission.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from a public or private high school in Erie County pursuing secondary study in the field of art, architecture or industrial art. Applicants are required to submit up to six of the best examples of their work in a jpeg format on a CD with a completed application form.

Scholarships are awarded to children or grandchildren of members (in good standing) of Carpenters Local 81. Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a high school in Erie, Crawford, Warren or Venango Counties in PA, Ashtabula County in Ohio, or Chautauqua County in New York. An excellent attendance record, at least a 3.0 GPA, a commitment to community service, and a demonstrated need for financial support are also required. An essay is required.

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

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from an Erie County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who rank in the top 10% of the class. Applicants must be full-time students at Gannon University or Mercyhurst University pursuing a career in the sciences or education.

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

Scholarships are intended for students with a disability. The goal is to help aid the disabled community to break down barriers, stereotypes, and misconceptions inside the classroom. First preference is given to individuals from Erie County.

This Scholarship, established by Gary & Helen Howell, will benefit high school seniors from McDowell, Cathedral Prep, Collegiate Academy and Erie High that intend to attend post-secondary education at any college or university. This is a financial need-based award. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

This Scholarship, established by Richard Molder, will benefit an Erie County high school senior that intends to attend post-secondary education at any college or university. Two awards will be given, one to a student studying science, math, or business and the other to a student studying art and/or music. This is a financial need-based award, preference will be given to students showing a desire to better themselves through education and who show a demonstrated work ethic both inside & outside of school. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarships are awarded to females attending Cathedral Preparatory School based on need and ability.

Scholarships are awarded to residents of Northwestern PA pursuing a full-time program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering, science or technology, or related curricula. Applicants must be scholastically outstanding, worthy, and promising students as determined by the school administration. To apply, contact the deans in engineering or chemistry at Allegheny College, Edinboro University, Gannon University, Grove City College, or Penn State Behrend.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Seneca High School who have been accepted at an accredited school in a certified full-time program. An appointed faculty committee will make the selection based on character, self-discipline, co-operative behavior, respect for others, academic attitude, community, and school spirit. Contact the Seneca High School Guidance Office for an application.

Scholarships are awarded to music majors at Edinboro or Mercyhurst University.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from McDowell High School based on financial need, scholastic achievement, and community service. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have an excellent attendance record. Apply at https://jimconnerfoundation.com.

Scholarships are available to middle school students (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School who have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, a sound sense of citizenship, and a financial need which exceed his or her parents’ contribution. Contact Erie Day School to apply.

Scholarships are awarded to students whose music teacher is a member of the Erie Music Teachers Association (EMTA). Information about this scholarship can be obtained from an EMTA member.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from General McLane High School based on need and a required written essay. Contact the General McLane Guidance Office for an application.

This scholarship is offered exclusively to a graduating senior from Erie High School pursuing a post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must have an acceptance letter from the school administration verifying attendance and be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization.

Scholarships are awarded to a graduating senior from Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Applicants must be pursuing a college degree in education. Contact the Collegiate Academy guidance office for more information.

Scholarships are offered to Erie High School graduating seniors pursuing a post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university who are U.S. citizens or hold an official U.S. work authorization.

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Fairview High School in Fairview, PA and residents of Erie County enrolled at an accredited university of college on a full-time basis prior to receiving funding. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, scholastic achievement, community service, and excellent attendance record. Contact the Fairview High School Guidance Office for an application.

Scholarships are awarded to current or former residents of Harborcreek Youth Services wishing to pursue vocational training or secondary education. Contact the Transitional Living Program office at Harborcreek Youth Services to apply.

The award is intended to benefit any Kahkwa Club caddie pursuing a degree at a college or university or a certificate program/ continuing professional education program. Contact The Kahkwa Club Scholarship Fund Directors to apply

Applicants must be incoming first-year students at Cathedral Prep High School in Erie who graduated from an Erie County Catholic grade school. At least a B+ average is required. Apply through the admissions office at Cathedral Prep High School.

Scholarships are awarded to full-time students attending a college, university, or technical school who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be available to work a flexible schedule during the summer at Widget Financial in Erie. Applications are available through Widget Financial.

Scholarships are awarded to middle school students (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School. Students must have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, a sound sense of citizenship, and need financial assistance. Apply at the Erie Day School.

Scholarships are awarded to female students at Gannon University who are outstanding academically, in character, in faith, and in personality just as Ellen Elizabeth McNamara was. Applicants must need financial assistance. Contact the financial aid office at Gannon University to apply.

Applicants must be a high school senior graduating from Fort LeBoeuf High School who lives in LeBoeuf Township, Mill Village Borough, Summit Township, Waterford Borough, or Waterford Township. Scholarships are awarded based on standardized tests, evidence of good character, motivation, ability and potential, participation in extracurricular or community activities, teacher recommendation, and financial need. Contact the Ft. LeBoeuf Guidance Office for an application.

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

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from an Erie County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who attend Penn State Behrend pursuing a course of study offered by the school of engineering.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from one of the Erie City public high schools who have outstanding academic credentials and are pursuing a collegiate course of instruction at an accredited college or university. The award rotates annually to one of the four public schools.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Fort LeBoeuf High School who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are U.S. citizens or hold an official U.S. work authorization. Contact the Fort LeBoeuf High School Guidance Office for an application.

Scholarships are awarded to middle school students (grades 5-8) enrolled at The Erie Day School who have an excellent record of scholastic achievement, strong individual motivation, and a sound sense of citizenship, and need financial assistance. There is no traditional application process. Teachers recommend students for this scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded to students active in the life and ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church who have financial need, a commitment to a path in education, and evidence of a Christian life in word and deed. Contract Trinity Lutheran Church to apply.

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

Scholarships are awarded to two graduating seniors from Northwestern High School who have the highest grade point averages and are residents of Springfield Township. Applicants must be accepted at and intend to attend an accredited college, university, or other institution of higher learning. Contact the Northwestern High School’s guidance office.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors attending Coudersport Senior High School, Coudersport, PA and Austin Area High School, Austin, PA. Contact the Coudersport High School or Austin High School guidance office for an application.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Seneca High School accepted at an accredited school in a certified full-time program. Each year two students, always one male and one female, are selected. Scholarships will be awarded to serious students ranked in the middle third of the senior class. Contact the Seneca High School Guidance Office for an application.