Scholarships

 

 

 

 

 

PA Grow Grants:There are over 460 eligible programs of study or majors that lead to in-demand occupations in a variety of fields, such as agriculture, business, education, computer science, STEM, nursing, allied health, and criminal justice.  Review the Grow PA Grant Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Codes for a list of majors.

For more information and to complete an application visit, Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program.  Please read all the information carefully prior to applying for the grant.  After graduation, you must commit to live and work in Pennsylvania, within an in-demand occupation, for a number of years equal to the number of years in which you received the grant. That means your total years of Grow PA Grant funding must equal your total years of qualifying employment in the state—up to 4 years.  If the degree or work requirement is not satisfied, you will be required to repay the Grow PA Grant.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Louise V. Nelson Scholarship:  This is an Apollo-Ridge only scholarship.  This scholarship will be awarded to a student at Apollo-Ridge High School who plans to further his/her education.  Students who receive this award must have high academic achievement, a strong commitment to Apollo-Ridge High School and exceptional involvement in the community.  Applications are available on the scholarship board in the cafeteria.  The application is due April 25, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005 Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship: Seniors must plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited Western PA college or university OR enroll in a Western PA accredited trade or vocational degree program to learn an industry-related skill or trade.  Applications are available on the scholarship board in the cafeteria.  Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2025. 

 

Marsha Nagg Memorial A-R Band Scholarship: You must be a member of the A-RHS Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, or Color Guard during the 24-25 school year.  You must have a GPA of 87% or higher.  You must not have more than 5 days of unexcused absences from school.  Applications are due May 14th. Applications can be found on the Scholarship channel of the Class of 2025 Team or on the Scholarship Board in the cafeteria. 

 

Tri County Technology Consortium Scholarship:  Three, $1000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who have been accepted into an IT or technology education program.  Applicants be accepted in their major course of study before April 4.  They must pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate in a post-secondary IT/technology education program.  All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., on March 28, 2025, at the address on the application.

 

Armstrong County Health Care Consortium Nursing Scholarship:  High school students accepted into a health care education program may apply.  Applicant must live in Armstrong County.  Applications are available on the Scholarship Board in the cafeteria.  All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., on March 28, 2025, at the address on the application.

 

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships for Juniors:  Apply at Undergraduate Scholarships | Horatio Alger  by March 1.

 

Student View Scholarship Program:  Six scholarships will be awarded.  No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA required.  No essay either!  Apply at OFFICIAL - Student-View Scholarship Programs <meta name="description" content="The OFFICIAL Student-View scholarship site. Offering yearly scholarships to students throughout the United States. Graduating seniors only need take a simple survey to qualify."> for High School Seniors  

by April 23, 2025.

 

First Commonwealth Bank College Scholarship:  Must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A , 35 $1000 scholarships will be awarded.  Apply at Scholarship | First Commonwealth Bank The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

 

Armstrong Center for Community Learning:  This organization has three scholarships Armstrong County residents can apply for.

 

Each scholarship requires at least a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

Apply at Scholarships – Armstrong Center for Community Learning   Applications are due April 15, 2025.

 

 

Added 1/22/25 Apollo Chapter #125 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship: Applicants must submit a Letter to the Chapter requesting financial assistance with a statement regarding how this funding will assist them in meeting their educational goals. Completes a scholarship application form.  Provide a letter of acceptance or proof of registration in an educational program at a technical school, two- or four-year college, a Letter of recommendation from a teacher or other adult mentor, and proof of Minimum GPA of 3.5 (transcript of grades) for high school or technical school students.  Applications must be submitted by April 1.  Applications are available on the bulletin in the cafeteria.  If you'd like a Word copy, please chat Mrs. Lukehart in Teams.  

 

Added 1/22/25 AES Engineering Scholarship: AES Engineering believes that achieving a high-grade point average should not be the only criterion for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, they offer a scholarship that will be awarded based on character, as determined by an evaluation of 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.  Deadline is October 8, 2025.   Apply at Scholarships - AES Engineering

 

Added 1/22/25 Bernie Smith Scholarship: The Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship is presented yearly to one student from Armstrong, Indiana, and Clarion Counties.  The honorees are chosen from the graduating class.  Eligible students are those most exemplifying the mission of the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission by way of their involvement, leadership, and accomplishments through their high school career.  Applications are due in March.  Apply at 

 

Added 1/22/25 PA Elks State Association Career and Technical Education Contest:  Applicants must be a citizen of the U.S. residing in PA who will graduate from high school in 2025. The program the student pursues must be one that culminates in a certificate, diploma, or associates degree.  Ten males and ten females will receive a one-time $1500 scholarship.  Applications must be submitted by Midnight on March 31, 2025. Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_O1T3SRyd85xs-pmwscEqFuf9cnkjL9JFmzU3h5u3K39vlw/viewform   

Added 1/22/25 The Community Church of Pine Run EMC Scholarship: Since 2006 they have been awarding graduating high school seniors from the Apollo-Ridge, Kiski Area, & Leechburg Area School Districts scholarships of $500 to help them further their educational & life goals.  Complete the application with its short essay section & submit it with a copy of your transcripts & two letters of recommendation.  Deadline for submission is April 1, 2025. Applications are available on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.

 

Added 12/19/24 Leonard Miller Memorial Scholarship:   This is an A-R only scholarship. Applicant must plan to further their education in law enforcement /criminology or a closely related field. Applications are due on or before March 28, 2025.  Applications can be found on the Scholarship channel of the Class of 2025 Team or on the Scholarship Board in the cafeteria. 

 

Added 12/19/24 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation:  All applicants must be the child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit, have a cumulative GPA of 2.00, and have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold determined by the Foundation on an annual basis. For the 2025-2026 application, the threshold is $123,000 for tax year 2023.  The online application is open from January 1 through March 1 each year. Learn more at www.mcsf.org/apply. 

 

Added 12/13/24 Students Thriving with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Scholarship:  Ten scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who have epilepsy/seizure disorder and are going to a post-secondary school.  Applicant must be a legal resident of Western or Central PA.  Applications are available on the Scholarship board in the cafeteria.  Applications are due to the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA by April 7, 2025. 

 

Added 12/13/24 Cheer Scholarship:  This scholarship is only available to Apollo-Ridge students! Applicant must be a senior cheerleader, who has been on the squad for a minimum of two years, and planning to attend a college or trade school.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to spreading school spirit and kindness to all. Return your completed application to Mrs. Lukehart by March 28, 2025.  Applications can be found on the Scholarship channel of the Class of 2025 Team or on the Scholarship Board in the cafeteria.  

 

 

Added 12/13/24 Cindy Murray Memorial Scholarship:  This scholarship is only available to Apollo-Ridge students! This scholarship is for a senior who has been an active participant in band or chorus.  The student must be accepted to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college or university. Applications are due to Mrs. Lukehart on or before March 7, 2025. Applications can be found on the Scholarship channel of the Class of 2025 Team or on the Scholarship Board in the cafeteria.  

 

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship: This a $10,000 renewable scholarship.  Applicants must demonstrate attributes of leadership, integrity, dive, and citizenship within their communities, schools and workplaces.  Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale).  Be a U.S.A. citizen and a high school senior, who plans to enroll full time in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. A. for the 25-26 school year.  Apply at https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/how-to-apply-ge-reagan-foundation-scholars/

 

Armstrong County Community Foundation:  This organization sponsors many scholarships for students attending Armstrong County high schools.  You must first create an account.  Then you need to complete the Universal Application and submit it.  Once your Universal Application is submitted you will receive prompts for additional scholarships you may be eligible for.  Please complete the additional information required for each of those scholarships.  Although Apollo-Ridge students qualify for many of the scholarships through this organization, please be sure to complete the following applications if you meet the requirements: The Marjorie Dodson Memorial Scholarship, Erin Toland Boyer Scholarship, and the Marsha J. Alico Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.  Apply at https://servingtheheart.org/scholarships/

 

 

2025 Pennsylvania American Legion 90th Annual Essay Contest:  This essay prompt is "Is the American Dream Still Relevant Today?" Essay Rules and regulations can be found on the Scholarship Board in the Cafeteria.  Students must submit their essays to a local American Legion Post before January 8, 2025.

 

TribLive Scholarships:  Triblive is sponsoring three scholarships:

 

 

Eugene McDermott Scholars at University of Texas Dallas:  A full ride merit scholarship program for top students seeking academic engagement, leadership development, and opportunities to improve their communities through service.  Visit https://provost.utdallas.edu/mcdermott-programs/eugene-mcdermott-scholars/ for eligibility requirements and deadlines.  

 

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Five hundred national scholarships will be awarded.  Applicants do not need to related to a member of the Elks.  Apply at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm  Applications are due November 12.

 

College Board Big Future Scholarships

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships