There are several
scholarships available specifically for students attending or planning
to attend a private high school in the US state of Pennsylvania (e.g
cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Bethlehem,
Scranton, Lancester, Harrisburg, as well as smaller towns and
regions).
Most of these are tuition scholarships, though some cover other
expenses, too. Most are need-based, though some are merit-based, and
some are a combination of the two. Check our general
private school scholarships
page, too, for more options. The scholarships listed below are those
that are specifically for students in Pennsylvania.
1)
Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI):
For students attending
or planning to attend a Christian schol in Pennsylvania. Only students
going to approved schools can get these awards. Awards are made
possible through the Children's Tuition Fund (CTF) Pennsylvania. These
scholarships are need based, and the annual income of the family should
be no more than $50,000. Students should apply through their school by
May 15th of every year. Each school will then evaluate the applications
and send them to ASCI by June 1. Scholarships will be sent to schools
in early July. Here are some of the cities where ASCI
scholarships are available: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Bethlehem,
Lancaster, Champion, Johnstown, Harrisburg, Greensburg, Gettysburg,
Jonestown, Chester, Newport, Hershey, Hanover and many others.
Website: www.asci.org
2)
Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO):
For academically
talented students that are in financial need and residing in the city
of Philadelphia, PA. BAEO supports not only private schools, but
also public schools, charter schools, home schooling, and virtual
schools.
Website:
www.baeo.org
3)
Children's Educational Opprtunity Fund (CEO) America Lehigh Valley
One-Year Scholarships:
For public school
students wishing to transfer to private schools. To be eligible, your
annual household income should not be more than $50,000 a year, and you
must send documentation proving this. Valid only for private
schools in Pennsylvania.
Website:
www.ceoamerica.net
4)
White Williams Scholars: Ellis Trust
For female students
residing in Philadelphia who live in a household where one or both
parents are absent. The student must be enrolled in grades 9 to
12 and must demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are worth $1,500
per year for Diocesan schools and $4,500 per year (but no more than
tuition) for independent schools.
Website:
www.wwsscholars.org
