Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS for Class of 2025 - It is never too early or too late to work on your scholarship searches. If you are a member of the Class of 2025, you should work on your scholarship and college search now. See the list of Scholarships for high school seniors and consider applying today.
Scholarships.com helps you find and apply for college scholarships you are eligible for. Their Scholarship Directory is designed to help students and parents find scholarships they may qualify for based on various criteria, including academic major, school year, geographic location and other demographics and attributes.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship-Students who are applying to a two or four four-year college to further their studies in an environmentally-related field are eligible to apply. Applications will be available sometime in January, deadline is April 12th 2025.
Butler County Manufacturing Consortium- This scholarship comes in the amount of $1,000 and is awarded to a Butler County graduating senior who will be pursuing post-secondary education seeking a degree, diploma or certificate in a manufacturing-related field. Applications (not yet available) are due by March 27th.
Community Foundation Scholarships- Students can find Scholarships through the Community Foundation via this link. January 1st- March 15th is open application time period to apply! Scholarships include: The Grady W. & Helen L Cooper Scholarship, The John W. & Kathryn Conway Nursing Scholarship, The Nicholas Daubenspeck Memorial Scholarship, and lastly the Maple Lane Farm Scholarship.
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award- Is a $4,000 scholarship available to any child or grandchild (step or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1st, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1st, 2022 is eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 3rd 2025, follow the link to apply!
Epilepsy Association of Western PA Scholarship-The EAWCP will award 10 scholarships, for graduating seniors going to a post high school education or vocational training. The 3 applicants with the highest combined scores will receive a $1,500 scholarship and the remaining 7 will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Awards will be based on the quality of the student's application determined through a competitive scoring system that balances need with achievement. EAWCP will announce awards on May 12th, 2025. All applications must be in, no later than, April 7th 2025.
Frank W. Preston Memorial Scholarship- provides tuition assistance to a graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in either: Engineering, Environmental or Conservation studies. Complete applications are due March 15 , 2025.Please turn into the Guidance Office or mail directly to the address provided.
Good Neighbor Scholarship- Awards 10 scholarships of $2,500 to CEC member or their children. Applicants must be able to communicate how they contribute non-paid time to help their community, school and/or church. Applicants must also be enrolled in a college or trade school and must complete a 500 word essay submitted online by March 15th.
Horatio Alger Scholarship-The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist high school JUNIORS who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Applications must be completed by March 1st.
Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship-Dedicated to carrying on the timeless mission of the late Trib Total Media managing editor to inspire the next generation of journalist to pursue their work with the same unfailing passion and integrity that Jim displayed each day. Trib Total Media will select one Western Pennsylvania student to receive up to $30,000 in scholarship finds awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500 each. The recipient will receive a summer internship at Trib Total Media and, upon graduation, an offer for full-time employment. Deadline to apply is January 10th 2025
Mark Massella Team Spirit Memorial Scholarship-will be given to a senior student athlete preparing for college who has displayed effort, attitude, and teamwork throughout their SRHS athletic career. An essay response is required as well as a head coach nomination by completing a "Nomination for Scholarship" application form available at the Guidance Office. Application must be filled out by April 10th. Please read application thoroughly for requirements.
Matthew Bell Memorial Scholarship-The Bell Family invites you to apply for a scholarship in memory of their genial and generous brother and son, Matthew L. Bell. Two students will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship in his honor.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame- The NIASHF awards individual scholarships of $4,000 each to four very deserving 24-25 high school seniors student athletes. In the last 37 years, the NIASHF has awarded scholarships to more than 230 Western Pennsylvania high school seniors. Criteria's for selection are as followed: High Academic Achievement, Financial need, Athletic ability at the varsity level, and a 2025 graduation date. Deadline for entries is March 1st, 2025
NROTC Scholarship- is a $180,000 award toward tuition for any student who meets the basic enlistment criteria for Marines, and has been accepted into a college that hosts or allows students' participation in any Naval or Marine Corps officer training program. This program's mission is to forge college students into quality Navy/Marine Corps officers and seeks to enable a college experience geared towards assured employments and lucrative military career.
Oratorical Scholarship Program- "A Constitutional Speech Contest" This contest consist of two parts; an 8 to 10 minute memorized oration on some phase of the United States Constitution and a 3 to 5 minute oration on one of our four "assigned topics" selected by the National Organization. These topics can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics. All applications are due by December 1st 2024. A $7,500.00 scholarship, plaque, and an all-expense paid trip to the Department of Pennsylvania State Convention to deliver his/her oration will be awarded to the department winner. As well as, the opportunity to represent PA at the National Contest and recieve an additional $2,000.00 scholarship from the National Organization. The department first runner up will receive and $5,000.00 scholarship and plaque. Second runner up will receive a $4,000.00 scholarship and plaque.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program- Each year the program awards 4-year scholarshps to two students preparing for post-secondary education. The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university, or career school as a full-time student. During my time as a state representative, we have been fortunate to have three students receive the scholarship. The application is available through the foundation’s website at https://www.tfec.org/scholarships/pahr/. The application deadline is April 15, 2025.
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Rotary Club of Slippery Rock-The Rotary Club of Slippery Rock has established a one thousand-dollar ($1000.00) scholarship for a Slippery Rock High School student. The recipient of this $1000 scholarship must demonstrate how they exemplify the Rotary value of “Service Above Self.” Rotary is a global network of volunteers committed to serving the needs of their local communities and addressing issues around the world such as poverty, health, hunger, illiteracy and the environment. The Rotary scholarship will be awarded on the basis of community service, character, school activities, special individual circumstances and scholastic achievement. Applicants must be accepted at a post-high school training either at a community college or a vocational training program and have a 2.8 GPA or above.
The Society for Manufacturing Engineers-offers college scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in a college major related to Manufacturing Technology and/or Engineering.
Student Insights is once again sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors. This program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Simply log in using this link to apply. Deadline to apply is April 23, 2025
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Scholarship-Available to a high school senior who has been employed at Member Clubs of the Western Pennsylvania for at least two seasons are eligible to apply.
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association- The WPTLA will award a $2,000.00 scholarship in May 2025. An essay must be submitted from the student by the school. Please turn into Guidance by March 5th. This year's scholarship essay contest, students will be asked to determine whether courts should apply the "moment of the threat" doctrine when evaluating an excessive force claim under the Fourth Amendment. Our school is invited to select one senior essay for submission to WPTLA.
William A. Speer Scholarship- This scholarship awards $1,000 to a Slippery Rock High School student in honor of Mr. Speer, a 1952 graduate, who was active sports, choir, and band during his high school years. Applications are available in the Guidance Office
$20,000 INTEREST-FREE LOAN through the GEORGE W. WRIGHT STUDENT AIDS FUND for any Senior in the top 50% of the Graduating Class pursuing a Post High School Education Apply Online at www.georgewrightfund.org/apply.html
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