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If scholarships have paper applications,  it will be available on the scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria. If a scholarship program has an online application, please click on the link to apply.  If a link does not work, please let me know. 
 
 
Posted April 5, 2024
 
Apollo-Ridge Track Boosters Scholarship: A-R Only Scholarship Senior Track and Field members are invited to apply.  Due May 3, 2024.  Applications are available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Marsha Nagg Memorial Scholarship A-R Band Class of 2024- A-R Only Scholarship Senior applicants must have been a member of the marching band, concert band, jazz band, pit orchestra, or color guard during the 23-24 school year.  Applications are  available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Mechanical Contractors Association of Western PA, Inc Scholarship:  Four, $1000 scholarship are available.  Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in  a plumbing, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Architecture, or other construction related major.  Due May 21.  Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Posted March 27, 2024
Meridith E. Liebl Memorial Scholarship:  This is an A-R only scholarship  Applicant must plan to study a business related field at a four year college or university.  Due date is April 30.  Applications are available on the scholarship board in the cafeteria or on the Class of 2024 Team.
 
Pittsburgh Job Corps Scholarship Program:  Student must be Pell Grant eligible and plan to attend one of the following community Colleges:  Community College of Allegheny County, Beaver County Community College, or Butler County Community College. Benefits include full tuition coverage, free books, supplies, and uniforms based on your major, bi-weekly stipend, bus pass or gas card, clothing allowance vouchers and completion bonus.  Want more information, call 412-441-8665 or email at [email protected]
 
Posted March 22, 2024
 
Health Professions Scholarship:  THIS IS AN A-R ONLY SCHOLARSHIP Senior must plan to major in a health career, must be accepted into a two or four year college or university, nursing school or certificate program.  Due date May 3, 2024.  Applications are available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Evergreen Garden Club Scholarship:  Applicant must be an Indiana County resident and have a GPA of 3.25 or greater.  Their major should fall within one of the following:  Agriculture, Agronomy, Water Conservation, Turf Grass Management, Biology, Botany, Civic Planning, Earth Sciences, Environmental or Environmental Health Studies, Forestry, Land Conservation, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Land Management, and Plant Pathology,  Applications are available on the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria.  Due Date May 31, 2024.
 
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship:  Scholarship based on financial need, scholarship, extracurricular activities.  Students must also submit an original essay, art, poem, sculpture, etc. regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Applications are available on the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria.  Due Date May 17, 2024. 
 
Armstrong County Herb Group Scholarship: Scholarship is based on academic performance, leadership potential, and future participation in forestry, state parks ranger, earth sciences: educational, environmental, conservation, agricultural, nutritionist/dietician, science teacher (Vo Ag Tech School and natural studies.  Applicant must be a resident of Armstrong county and posses a GPA of 3.0.  Applications are available on the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria.  Due Date April 26, 2024
 
 
 
Posted March 8, 2024
Tri County Technology Consortium Scholarship-Three, $1000 scholarship will be given to high school seniors accepted in an IT or technology education program.  Applications are available on the Scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria.  Due Date April 5, 2024.
 
Pittsburgh Regional Food Service Directors Scholarship:  Applicant must plan to attend a college, university, or culinary school to major in a food service related field.  Due Date April 22, 2024.
 
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation Scholarships- This foundation has multiple scholarships available, including at least two for nursing and one for women in business.  Apply at https://akhealth.org/scholarships/  Due date is May 24, 2024.
 
 
 
Posted March 1, 2024
 
Bryja-Blystone Scholarship:  A-R only scholarship  The Bryja-Blystone Scholarship is now offered to graduating seniors who plan to major in secondary education with certification either in mathematics or a science related content area.  Due May 2, 2024.  Applications are available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria. 
 
Sokol 255 Leechburg, PA Scholarship:This is a scholarship for area high school seniors want to attend a college or trade school. It is a $1,000 award and applications will be accepted until 4/30/24.   Please apply at

https://form.jotform.com/240467083341150

 

 

 
POSTED FEBRUARY 15, 2024
 
The Apollo-Ridge Alumni Scholarship:A-R only Scholarship Senior who has been accepted to an accredited school for post-secondary education.  Deadline is May 10. Applications are available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria. 
 
Virginia Cooper Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund:  A-R only Scholarship First preference to an English major but any other majors mayapply.  Must have at least a "B" average.  Must be accepted into a 2- year or 4-year college/university, nursing school, trade, technical or business school. Deadline is April 19, 2024.  Applications are available on Class of 2024 Teams or on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Three River Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship:  Applicant must be accepted at a college or university, trade or vocational school that is accredited and located in Western Pennsylvania.  Deadline is June 30, 2024.  Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Bernie Smith Scholarship: High school senior who exemplifies the mission of the Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission by way of their involvement, leadership, and accomplishments throughout their high school career.  Deadline is March 25. 2024.  Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.  
 
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation Community Service Scholarship:  Applicant must be a high school senior planning to atend an accredited two- or-four- year post-secondary education program.  Deadline is April 26, 2024.  Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
POSTED FEBRUARY 9, 2024
 
Cook Vandergrfit Community Engagement Scholarship for the A-R Class of 2024: THIS IS AN A-R ONLY SCHOLARSHIP  Applicant must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary school, have a GPA of 80% (roughly 2.0), not have more than 5 days of unexcused abscences.  Applications must be mailed or emailed to the contact on the application before April 30, 2024.  Applications are available on the Class of 2024 Teams or from the scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
Armstrong County Health Care Consortium Scholarship:  Applicant must be planning to obtain a degree, diploma, or certificate in a post-secondary health care education program.  Applications are available on the Scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria.  Deadline is March 22, 2024.
 
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation:   Applicant must have at least one parent or grandparent of Hispanic ancestry, 3.0 GPA, planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university or vocational, technical or trade school in the U.S.  Applications are available on the scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria.  Deadline is April 30, 2024.
 
PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants High School Senior Scholarship:  Applicants must plan to major in accounting.  Apply at https://www.picpa.org/future-cpas/scholarships-awards   Deadline is April 10, 2024
 
POSTED FEBRUARY 2,  2024
First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship: Thirty-five, $1,000 scholarships will be given to high school seniors.  Studnets must have a 3.0 GPA.  Deadline is March 1, 2024.  Apply at https://www.fcbanking.com/why-us/community-commitment/scholarship/
 
Georges Lieber Essay Contest on Resistance: More details are available at https://www.gettysburg.edu/academic-programs/interdisciplinary-studies/programs/jewish-studies/georges-lieber-essay-contest  Deadline April 17, 2024
 
Student View Scholarship Program: For high school seniors planning to attend a four year college, community/junior college or career school.  Apply at https://student-view.com/  Deadline is April 23, 2024.
 
POSTED JANUARY 26, 2024
Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation Scholarship:  THIS IS AN A-R ONLY SCHOLARSHIP The Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide financial assistance to individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher learning (college, university, trade school, technical school, etc.). Preference will be given to students who volunteered for Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation’s activities or those endorsed by the Foundation. Deadline is April 15.  Applications are available at https://www.apollo-ridgeeducationfoundation.org/scholarship or on the scholarship board in the cafeteria.
 
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarships: Lockheed Martin is awarding 150, $5000 scholarships to students who are preparing for careers in technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing at a U.S. accredited community or technical college.  Eligible students must be U.S. citizens pursuing an associate degree, certificate, or industry recognized credential.  Deadline is April 1, 2024.  Apply at https://lockheedmartin.com/vocational?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LMV2024
 
The Hagan Scholarships:The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.   Apply at https://haganscholarships.org/ 
 
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship: Audobon Society of Western PA awards one $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from their service area of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Students who are applying to two or four-year colleges to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply.  Apply at http://aswp.org/pages/awards  Deadline is April 12, 2024.
 
Posted January 15, 2024
 
Apollo Chapter #125 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship:  Due April 1,2024.  Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
 
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING A-R ONLY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CLASS OF 2024 TEAM OR ON THE SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN BOARD IN THE CAFETERIA.  Applicants should refer to each scholarship application for eligibility qualifications and deadline.
  • Josh Henry Memorial Scholarship
  • Ron Rowley A-R Football Scholarship
  • Harry Rollinson Memorial Scholarship
  • Leonard Miller Memorial Scholarship
  • Erin Toland Boyer Memorial Scholarship
 
Armstrong Center for Community Learning Scholarships: 
William R. Schall Scholarship- Plan to pursue a career in the environmental or agricultural field.  This can include: Biology, Ecology, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Education or other Environmental and Agricultural fields of study. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
ACCL Post-Secondary Scholarship- Priority will be given to first-generation college students.  Applicants must be or will be enrolled (Fall 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution, reside in Armstrong County, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
 
Apply for these scholarships at https://www.armstrongcenter.org/scholarships/  Deadline is April 15, 2024.
 
Posted December 15, 2023
 
Cindy Murray Memorial Scholarship: A-R ONLY SCHOLARSHIP  Student must be a graduating senior from Apollo-Ridge High School, an active participant in band or chorus, and accepted to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college or university. Applications are available on the CLASS of 2024 Team or on the scholarship board in the cafeteria. Deadline March 15.
 
Olympus Energy STEM Scholarship:  Applicant must self-identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.  Reside in one of the following counties in the greater Pittsburgh area: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland. High school seniors who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study in a STEM-related program of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).  Apply at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/olympusenergy/
 
Posted December 11, 2023
Apollo-Ridge Education Association (A-REA) Scholarship:  A-R Only Scholarship Any major may apply, minimum 2.5 GPA.  Applications are available on the CLASS of 2024 Team or on the scholarship board in the cafeteria. Deadline Feb. 23
 
Louise C. Prenni Memoria Scholarship: A-R Only Scholarship Any Major may apply Applications are available on the CLASS of 2024 Team or on the scholarship board in the cafeteria. Deadline March 1
 
 
Posted December 4, 2023
Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA Scholarship:  Applicant must have a physcian confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder.  Deadline is April 1, 2024.  The application is available at  https://eawcp.org/programs/scholarships/
 
The Community Foundation of Armstrong County:This organization provides multiple scholarships.  Eligibility requirements vary for scholarships.  Applicants will create an account and complete the main application and submit it.  Once your main application is submitted you will receive applications for additional scholarships you may be eligible for.  In most cases, you will only need to attach an essay to those applications and submit those.  Your applications are not complete until all your recommendations are submitted, as well as your application.   Deadline is February 15, 2024.  Apply for scholarships at https://servingtheheart.org/scholarships/available-scholarships.html
 
POSTED NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship:  Full tuition and other financial benefits worth up to $200,000.  NROTC Units are located at over 150 of the nation's leading colleges and universities.  Recipients will also receive $250-$400 a month tax-free spending money.  Find out more at https://www.netc.navy.mil/commands/naval-service-training-command/nrotc/apply/
 
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating, minority high school senior and a United States citizen.  Present evidence of financial need.  Demonstrate a record of academic excellence. Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service and plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university.  Applictions is due by 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2024.  Apply at https://jackierobinson.org/apply/  .
 
POSTED NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Andy Koma Registered Nurse Scholarship-***Apollo-Ridge only.  Nursing major at a college, university, community college, or hospital based program.  Applications are available on the CLASS of 2024 Team or on the scholarship board in the cafeteria.   Deadline February 2.
 
PA American Legion 89th Annual Essay Contest: Deadline January 9.  Find out more at 
 
PA American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship: Deadline December 3, 2023.  Find out more at https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/oratorical-program/ 
 
Trib Total Media Scholarships:
 
Berkshire Hathaway Dream...Innovate...Grow Scholarship:  For students planning to attend college, university or trade school.  Applications are available on the bulletin board.  Completed applications must be emailed to [email protected] by Friday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m.
 
Indiana County Fire Chiefs Association Scholarship: This scholarship was created to recognize and support students for community service.  You do not need to be a firefighter to apply.  Students must live within the service area of an Indiana County Fire Department.  Applications are available at https://www.cfalleghenies.org/scholarships/#
 
POSTED OCTOBER 27,2023
Alle-Kiski Health Foundation Scholarship:  Awards range between $1,000 and $6,000.  While the recipients are typically spread throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley, some of the award programs have restrictions designated by donors.  Deadline is May 15, 2024.  Find out more at https://akhealth.org/scholarships/
 
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship for Child Care Staff and Family Child Care Providers: Find out more at https://www.pacca.org/teach_scholarship.php
 
POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2023
The Hagan Scholarship: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.  The scholarship provides up to $7500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.  Deadline is December 1, 2023.  Apply at https://haganscholarships.org/
 
 
POSTED 10/11/23 
2023 High School Heisman Scholarship: Must participate in at least one high school sport. Apply at https://heismanscholarship.com/application/ Deadline is 10/17/23.
 
2024 National Honor Society Scholarship: Seniors who are NHS members are invited to apply.  Apply at https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/  Deadline to apply November 30 at 5:00 p.m.
 
Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship:  Applications are available at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm  Five hundred scholarships are awarded nationwide.  Deadline November 13, 2023.
 
Knight Essay Contest:  Sponsored by National Society Sons of the American Revolution  The topic of the essay must be an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the Constitution.  Applications available on the Scholarship bulletin board in the cafeteria.  Essays are due in the Guidance Office by November 8, 2023.
 
 
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