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About Our Scholarship Program:
The CASD Foundation has awarded over $2 million dollars in scholarships to CASD students for higher education and training. The 2023-2024 application process will be conducted entirely online using the Foundation Common Application which saves a great deal of time and prevents duplication of effort. Once students complete the Common Application, all information will populate to other individual applications, as needed. There are two categories of CASD Foundation scholarships, but only one requires completion of an application.
Donors:
If you are still interested in providing a scholarship this year, it is not too late! Please contact us at 717-709-4091 to discuss how we can establish an award to honor or remember your loved one, highlight a specific career or interest, or acknowledge student academic achievement.Students:
The application window for our 2023-2024 scholarship process will open in January 2024. The deadline is Friday, April 5th.
Please begin with our Foundation Common Application. Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria such as GPA, field of study, financial need, challenges overcome, SAT/ACT scores, school, community service or extracurricular activity participation and vary from scholarship to scholarship.Keep in mind that you will need the following things to participate in this process:
- A resume (which you will upload - .pdf file)
- Student Aid Report (SAR) which you will receive following completion of your FAFSA (which you will upload - .pdf file)
- Formal acceptance at an accredited institution of advanced training or higher learning
Please register using the student name and not the parent name. Only one Common Application is allowed per student. Students may begin to complete the application, save it, and return later to compete before the deadline. Some scholarships have additional requirements and request certification before submitting.
Many new scholarships will be added to the list below as details are confirmed. Please check back often.
Simply click the link below to be directed to the application for a specific scholarship. Once you have completed the Common Application (above), your information will move with you through the process so there is no need to re-enter duplicate information or request multiple transcripts.
(Click on specific scholarship to apply)
The following named scholarships are application-based and are organized by area of study or by donor type. Applicants should carefully read the online application, noting in particular the scholarship criteria and the essay questions, which may differ from scholarship to scholarship. Please scroll and read to the bottom of the page to make sure you do not miss any opportunities!
RAYMOND B. HELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
to a student who will pursue higher education or training in the field of agriculture following graduation. Preference is given to a student who is a resident of Greene, Letterkenny, or Lurgan Townships.
MADOLIN KIRKPATRICK WENGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPawarded to a CASD art student who will pursue a degree in art or art education at an accredited college/institute
DR. WILLIAM ROBINSON & DEBRA ROBINSON BOWEN SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
for a student continuing studies in music education or in general teacher education (The 2023 award will be given for teacher education.)
JOSEPHINE G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)for a graduating senior who will pursue a career in elementary education
THOMAS G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a graduating senior in good academic standing who will pursue a degree in secondary education
HARRIET THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPawarded to a graduating senior in good academic standing who will pursue a career in education at Shippensburg University
CHRISTIAN KEYES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Two awards @ $1,000)
awarded to a graduating senior in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher) who plans to pursue a career in pharmacology or health sciences, with preference given to a student active in community service
OLIVER F. ACRI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
for a student continuing studies in health care, dentistry preferred
NICHOLAS ALLEN HOOVER MEMORIAL MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a student who is involved in various high school-related instrumental music programs and continuing his or her education/career in the field of music
CHEVRON-TEXACO SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
for a graduating senior who will pursue engineering
NEWCOMER ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARCHITECTURE / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ($500)
for a graduating senior who will pursue a career in architecture
NEWCOMER ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ($500)for a graduating senior who will pursue a career in structural, mechanical, civil or electrical engineering
WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000 - 1st year, renewable @ $1,000)
for a female graduate pursing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
LINDA B. & WILLIAM H. HARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
awarded to a CASD senior in good academic standing who is considering a religious vocation and has been active in leadership roles in church/synagogue and/or community service
CLASS OF 1954
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrates financial need.
CLASS OF 1957
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrates financial need.
CLASS OF 1964
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrates financial need. Applicants must be a direct descendent of a member of the Class of 1964.CLASS OF 1965
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrates financial need. Applicants must be a direct descendent of a member of the Class of 1965.
NOONTIME LIONS CLUB OF CHAMBERSBURG
given to students who are pursuing higher education with preference given to first generation college students with demonstrated financial need
NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will pursue post-secondary study of Spanish, who is active in the community, and in good academic standing
CHAMBERSBURG COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ($500)
to be presented to a minority student in good academic standing who will pursue further education/training (2 or 4-year program), with community service preferred
FLOYD & NELLIE ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
for a minority student graduating from CASHS who intends to pursue a post-secondary degree
DONALD J. STRIKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000, renewable at $1,000)
awarded to a student who will graduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA, will pursue higher education or training, and has a documented IEP or 504 Plan
JESSIE R. & U.L. GORDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
awarded to a graduating senior in good academic standing who attended Benjamin Chambers Elementary School (previous recipients also attended Gordy Elementary)
ABIGAEL BELLOWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
given in memory of Abby Bellows, this scholarship will support a student who has an interest in international relations/travel.
EZRA AND BRENDA BENEDICT SCHOLARSHIP ($500, renewable)
awarded to a graduating senior who is a first generation college student. Preference is given to a well-rounded student who has pursued an advanced CASD academic curriculum and intends to matriculate at a top-ranking, academically rigorous college or university following graduation from high school.
JACOB R. CORWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
given to a student graduating from the Chambersburg Area School District who is a multi-sport varsity letter winner with strong moral character, a servant leader, and a strong student who will continue his/her post-secondary studies in a degree-bearing program.FRANKLIN GAUGLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a graduating senior who will pursue a career as a teacher with first-preference given to business education.
KISH-MILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
awarded to a senior who will pursue a degree at Shippensburg University, with preference given to a first-generation college student and to those who have demonstrated recurring community service and involvement. (Minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply.)
LOIS O. MACKEY SCHOLARSHIP ($10,000 - $2,500/ year for 4 years)
awarded to graduating seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, will attend an accredited post-secondary school or college, and submit an essay. Finalists will be required to complete an interview. Financial need is not a consideration (Recipients will receive $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years providing they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and continue enrollment as a full-time student.)
MARY MCVITTY SCHOLARSHIP (3 awards @ $2,300)
provided to residents of Greene Township who will pursue higher education. Applicants must provide an essay.
RYAN'S "WE ARE" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
awarded in honor of Ryan's wish to provide scholarships to those students who have good grades but are not the top achievers of the class. Students may attend Shippensburg University, Penn State, or an accredited technical/trade school. Applicants must provide an essay.
SCOTLAND SCHOOL FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN (two awards @ $2,500)
Applicants must have a direct relationship (i.e. be the child or grandchild) to a graduate or former employee of the Scotland School for Veterans’ Children or have a direct relationship to an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service person. They must also be in good academic standing.
The following named scholarships are held by the CASD Foundation but recipients are selected by appropriate faculty/committee and are not application-based:
TIM & SUSAN COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS (2 @ $750)
- one awarded to a graduating senior in the math curriculum, another in the business curriculum; selected by math & business faculty.
FERREE LEFEVRE MUSIC AWARD
- awarded to a graduating senior who has been active in the choral music program at CASHS and will pursue a post-secondary degree in music or music education; selected by CASHS Choir Director.
THOMAS G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL AWARDS
- awarded to 9th & 11th graders who exemplify school spirit and demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities while maintaining a good grade point average; selected by 9th & 11th grade counselors/administrators.
ENOS YEAGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- awarded to the most outstanding female and male runners of the CASHS cross-country teams; selected by cross-country coaches.FUTURE AWARDS:
CHAMBERSBURG AREA SPORTS BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING MALE & FEMALE ATHLETES ***Newly endowed in 2022-2023. ***
- one award given to each of the male and female athletes selected who have demonstrated elite success in at least two sports, who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA and who have shown a genuine commitment to community service as well as leadership on and off the athletics stage.
Contact us at angela.lynch@casdonline.org or connect with your assigned school counselor.