Scholarship opportunities for students.

Through the generosity of our donors, the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation makes various scholarships available each year and we invite area students to apply.

  • How to Apply:  Please see your school’s guidance counselor or financial aid officer for applications and more information.

  • When to Apply: The annual scholarship cycle opens February of each year. The deadline is listed on each application. Please see your guidance counselor or financial aid officer for possible applications that apply.

  • Scholarships for Home-Schooled Students:  For a list of scholarship applications that are available to students who are home-schooled contact our office.

Available Scholarships

The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is proud to facilitate nearly 200 scholarships for the benefit of students in and around the Central PA area. The following is a complete list of the Scholarships that have been made possible, through the generosity of our donors.

  • Aaron N. Stuckey Memorial Scholarships

    Adam Zook Memorial Scholarship

    Adolph Benzel Memorial Scholarship

    Alicia’s Spirit Alive Scholarship

    Amerigo P. & Ann T. Musto Memorial Scholarship

    Ardie J. Dillen Memorial Scholarship

    Arthur D. & Kay L. Walter Memorial Scholarship

    Because We Care Foundation Scholarship – Criminal Justice

    Because We Care Foundation Scholarship – Early Childhood Development

    Bessie Q. Levine Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Blair Companies Scholarship(s)

    Blair County Civic Music Foundation Scholarship(s)

    Blair County United Survivor Scholarship Sponsored by the Scott Garlick Memorial Foundation

    Blair Gastroenterology Associates “Guts and Glory” Scholarship

    Blair Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Scholarships

    Brian Morden Memorial Scholarship

    Captain Bob Gallardy Memorial Scholarship

    Carl S. Russo Memorial Scholarship

    Center for Adoption Education of Central PA Scholarship

    Christina Hughes Purcell Memorial Scholarship

    Christopher P. Kopac Entrepreneurial Scholarships

    Courage for Kiera Foundation Scholarship(s)

    CPCF Board Memorial Scholarship

    Dan & Karen Ferut Nursing Scholarship

    David & Janet Hileman Scholarships

    David D. Brozgal Memorial Scholarship

    David McGrath Memorial Award

    David O’Connell Memorial Scholarship

    Dawn Morden Memorial Scholarship

    Donald “Donnie” F. Rentz Memorial Scholarship

    Donna Sheehan Nursing Scholarship

    E. Charles Makdad Memorial Scholarship

    Edgar & Maureen Smithe Scholarships

    Erin Dodson Memorial Scholarship

    Falon Marie Morris Scholarship

    Franklin M. (Frankie) Finelli II Memorial Scholarship

    Fred & Joann Imler Sholarship

    George Woomer Memorial Scholarship

    Graystone Scholarship from the Jeff & Vikki Long Family Foundation

    Hancock Group Employees & Associates Foundation Scholarships

    Harold L. Price Scholarship

    Harry E. Clarke Scholarships

    Heuston Scholarships

    Issac Award

    Jack Shaffer Scholarship

    Jaclyn Marie Locktosh Memorial Scholarship

    James & Kathryn Crawford Memorial Scholarship – Agriculture

    James & Kathryn Crawford Memorial Scholarship – Education

    Jane Purdy Hite & Robert Lee Hite Scholarship

    Jeff Koppel Memorial Scholarship

    Joe & Gina Itle Ag Science Scholarship

    John B. Gummo Memorial Scholarship

    John E. & Elaine M. Smith Education Scholarship

    John E. & Elaine M. Smith Education Scholarship- Business

    John E. & Elaine M. Smith Education Scholarship- Education

    John J. Gallace Memorial Scholarship

    Joseph J. Schamris Memorial Scholarship

    Joseph T. & Dorothy E. Stasny Memorial Scholarships

    Judith Winfield Hancock Foundation Scholarship

    Karen E. Lane Nursing Scholarship

    Karen Park Ferut Class of 69′ Nursing Scholarship

    Lance Bettwy-Gottshall Scholarship(s)

    Lenz Social Work Scholarship

    Lisa Meyers Audet Memorial Scholarships

    M. Eudora Meyers Scholarship

    Marjorie J. Pennington Memorial Scholarship

    Mary M. Bigelow-Sleek Memorial Scholarship

    Michael Ratzesberger Memorial Scholarship

    Mikayla “Mick” Focht Memorial Scholarships

    Nelson D. Metzger Memorial Basketball Scholarship

    Norma A. Lestochi Memorial Scholarship

    Oakes Family Scholarship

    Officer Chris Amerine Memorial Scholarships

    P. Jules & Pamela J. Patt Memorial Scholarship

    Piotr Marciniak Memorial Scholarship

    Ralph E. Force Memorial Scholarships

    Rex H. Kaup Accounting Scholarship

    Richard K. Bouslough Memorial Education Scholarships

    Robert G. Mardula Scholarship

    S. Rodger Walters Educational Scholarship

    Sandra K. Howe Scholarship

    Scott Douglas Sparks Memorial Scholarship

    Scott Garlick Memorial Scholarship

    Scott Garlick Memorial Soccer Scholarship

    Shafer Greaves Family Scholarships

    Teeter Group Foundation Scholarships

    The Hetrick Family Scholarship

    The Patrick Wise Sr. Memorial Scholarship

    The Rosalind Sky LOL (Love of Learning) Future Educator Scholarships

    The Sgt. Brandon E. Adams Information Technology Memorial Scholarship

    The William E. (Bill) Frank & Swiss Club of Altoona Memorial Scholarships

    Timothy A. Bartek Memorial Scholarship

    Timothy P. Sissler Memorial Scholarship

    Todd Gardner Sparks Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship

    Vale Wood Farms Ag Science Scholarship

    Vince Frank “Big V” Memorial Scholarship

    Wendell B. Gahagan Community Service Award

    Wilt-Gillette Science Award

    WISE Women of Blair County Scholarship

    Zachary S. Hoover Memorial Scholarship

    Zack Hinish Foundation Scholarship – Nursing

    Zack Hinish Foundation Scholarship – Special Education

Create a Scholarship

Contact us if you would like to create a scholarship for students in your area.

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