Eligibility: High school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA, who are enrolled at an approved vocational or career and technical school, and are looking to continue their education in Carpentry, Construction Management, Drywall/Lathing, Electrician, Horticulture, HVACR, Ironworking, Masonry, Plumbing, Construction Trades (or equivalent program), or Welding.

Deadline: 04/19/24

Information: $2,000 scholarship renewable up to three (3) years. For an application, click on the following

Patti & Walter Blenko Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: High school seniors, who have been accepted into an accredited college, university or conservatory that offers a four-year program in theater or performing arts (e.g. dance, drama, music, voice, costume or set design).

Deadline: 05/15/24

Information: $4,000 scholarship. For an application, click on the following:

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.

Deadline: 06/10/24
Information: $1,000 scholarship. 

Website: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

Eligibility: High school students planning to pursue a four-year degree in an energy-related program at an accredited Western Pennsylvania college or university or to enroll in a Western Pennsylvania-accredited trade or vocational degree program to learn a industry-related skill or trade. 

Deadline: 06/30/24

Information: Two (2) $1,000 scholarships available. For an application, click on the following:

Bold.org — Scholarships for Future Nurses
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with an interest in studying nursing.

Deadline: Deadlines vary per scholarship

Information: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000

Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-major/nursing-scholarships/

Ted & Betty Rice Memorial Fund
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: N/A
Information:  For anyone pursuing vocational training after high school who is in need of financial assistance.  Grants of $1,000 or more may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.  For more information, click on the following:

 

College Sports Scholarships — Get Recruited to Play College Sports  

Website: http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com

 

Jack Stephan Mind’s Eye Scholarship

Eligibility: All High School Graduates
Deadline: Open
Information: Students who demonstrate financial need and are planning to pursue an art or art-related program of study after High School. For more information, click on the following:

 

*Deadlines are often dates by which all materials should be received by the sponsoring organization. Be sure to leave time for the processing of all materials by the Guidance Office.

 

PLAN AHEAD — Applications, transcripts, and letters of recommendation take time. Please allow a minimum of five (5) school days for these to be processed and mailed.

 

For more information regarding any of the above scholarship opportunities, contact the Mars Area High School Guidance Office at (724) 625-1581. Forms and further details are available in the Guidance Office.

 

Additional Resources

• Bold.org - https://bold.org/scholarships/
• CollegeScholarships.com - https://www.collegescholarships.com/
• fastweb - https://www.fastweb.com/
• Guaranteed Scholarships - https://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
• The Pittsburgh Foundation - https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
• RaiseMe - https://www.raise.me/
• Scholarship Guidance - https://scholarshipguidance.com/
• Scholarships.com - https://www.scholarships.com/
• StudentScholarships.org - https://studentscholarships.org/
• UNIGO - https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts