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THE CARSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

Carson Scholarship Fund is administered by The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc.

Purpose:  The Scholarship is intended to encourage Norristown High School seniors to pursue careers in a limited number of (physical sciences) STEM fields. These fields are limited to Physical Sciences fields but essential fields for our society. The examples of types of courses and careers on which the Scholarship is focused are as follows:  Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Science, Math, Physics, Research and Development in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. NOT INCLUDED: Pre-Professional (medical, dental, nursing, etc. applications are not included.)

If your career interests focus in these areas and if you have a B or better in your high school courses in these areas and you are committed to a college or university that will allow you to major in these areas that will lead to a career in the field, please call the Foundation to discuss your goals and application.

  • You must be a Norristown Area High School senior preparing to graduate in the Physical Science program area with course work in the physical sciences and have been a student at the high school for 3 years.
  • All applicants must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA to be eligible and must maintain a 3.0 GPA average in the college/university courses as a fully matriculated student.
  • All Scholarship APPLICANTS must be United State citizens.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on applicant’s goals, academic performance, and financial need. One scholarship per year is awarded.
  • There is the possibility of renewal based on grade point average, and fully matriculated status with course work schedule consistent with the Stem related career goal. Also based on availability of funding.
  • Renewal Scholarships for years, 2, 3 and 4 may be possible if the student has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester and has maintained a fully matriculated status with a continued Physical Science major.
  • Renewal Scholarships are only available to a student who received the previous year scholarship.
  • The Scholarship will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender preference, disability, or perception of disability
  • Scholarships only provided based on the availability of funds.
  • Application does not guarantee funding.

If there are questions about the focus eligibility, please call the Foundation before completing an application at: (484) 532-7387.

PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS


THE NAHS STAR SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship program created by the Roebuck Family Fund and administered by The Montgomery County Foundation.


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a Norristown Area High School graduate or a senior preparing to graduate. The grant applies only to those students who are seeking financial aid to complete their education at a two or four year accredited college/university and are fully matriculated. Graduate students are not eligible.
  • All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible.
  • No student can apply for or receive more than one Star Scholarship per year. 
  • All Star Scholarship recipients must be a United States citizen.
  • Awards of Star Scholarships will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender preference, disability or perception of disability. 
  • The Star Scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academic performance.
  • Application does not guarantee funding.

PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS


MARIE N. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a graduating Senior at a Montgomery County High School and a Montgomery County Resident for at least one year.
  • Graduate Students are not eligible.
  • Applicant must be accepted to a two year or four year accredited college/university and be fully matriculated and seeking financial aid to complete their education.
  • Awards of the Marie N. Hansen Scholarships will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or perception of disability.
  • Scholarship recipient must be a United States Citizen.
  • Scholarships are provided based on availability of funds.
  • Application does not guarantee funding.

PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

THE EDWARD H. SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FOR LOWER MERION AND
HARRITON HIGH SCHOOLS


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

A scholarship program created by the Edward H. Snow Scholarship Fund and administered by The Montgomery County Foundation.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a Lower Merion OR Harriton High School senior preparing to graduate. The grant applies only to those students who are seeking financial aid to complete their education at a two or four year accredited college/university and fully matriculated. Graduate students are not eligible.
  • All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible.
  • No student can apply for or receive more than one Scholarship.
  • All Scholarship recipients must be a United States citizen.
  • Awards of Scholarships will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender preference, disability or perception of disability. 
  • The Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic performance.
  • Scholarships are only provided based on the availability of Funds.

PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.


THE LEADING WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

A scholarship program created by the Leading Women of Montgomery County to assist Women in their educational pursuits. Administered by The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Applicant for women's scholarship will be a Montgomery County high school graduate or a senior preparing to graduate or GED recipient - or a female adult learner (over 22 years) returning to school. The grant applies only to those students who are seeking financial aid to complete their education at a two or four year accredited college/university OR A two year technical nonprofit accredited school and are fully matriculated. Graduate students are not eligible.
  • Applicant must be a resident of Montgomery County for at least one full year.
  • All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. If you are seeking to return to school after an absence include narrative about your situation.
  • All Leading Women Scholarship recipients must be a United States citizen.
  • Awards of Leading Women Scholarships will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, gender preference, disability or perception of disability. 
  • The Leading Women Scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academic performance.

PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS



THE M&T CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND


START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Applicant must be a graduating Senior at a Montgomery County High School and a Montgomery County Resident for at least one year.
  • Graduate Students are not eligible.
  • Applicant must be accepted to a two year or four year accredited college/university and be fully matriculated and seeking financial aid to complete their education.
  • Awards of this Scholarships will be made without taking into consideration race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or perception of disability.
  • All applicants must have a 2.5 GPA to be eligible.
  • Scholarship recipient must be a United States Citizen.
  • Scholarships are provided based on availability of funds and financial need.
  • Application does not guarantee funding.

AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS

  • Five $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded.

      • If there are questions about the focus eligibility, please call the Foundation before completing an application at: (484) 532-7387.

      PLEASE CLICK HERE
      TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION


    LARRY ANDERSON KING OF PRUSSIA PLAYERS
    SCHOLARSHIP FUND


    START DATE: MAY 1, 2024

    DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2024

    Applications submitted after 12:00 pm EST on June 6, 2024, will not be considered. To maintain a fair process, we cannot make exceptions.

    The Fund purpose is to make scholarship funds available to graduating seniors at Upper Merion Area High School OR Methacton High School. There is a single $1,000 scholarship available for the 2023-2024 school year for a student who will pursue a performing arts major as a full-time student at any higher education accredited university/college. The Student must be financially eligible.

    If there are questions about the focus eligibility, please call the Foundation before completing an application at: (484) 532-7387.

      PLEASE CLICK HERE
      TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION


      How to Apply:

      • To begin the process, first you must set up your account. Click "Create New Account" for your student application.
      • Your personal email will be your login and you will create a password. Please do not use an email provided by your school. You must use a personal email since this is the email we will use to communicate with you even after you graduate high school.
      • If you forget your password, you may reset it at any time using the "Forgot your Password?" button. Remember to check your Spam folder.
      • Before logging in, watch this tutorial and read the FAQs below.


      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

      1. When should I start the application?

      • Start the application as soon as possible to allow time for third-party responses. If you start too late, they may not have time to submit a response and your application may be incomplete. Incomplete applications are disqualified. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all required documents and third-party submissions are submitted before the deadline.

      2. What is an eligibility quiz?

      • The eligibility quiz matches your answers to the scholarships you qualify for, and if you believe you are eligible for a specific scholarship but did not match, you can request a review of your eligibility quiz. The deadline to request a review of the eligibility quiz is one full week before the application deadline.

      3. I completed my application. What is the next step in the process?

      • After submitting your application, it is essential to follow up with your third parties to ensure that they submit the requested forms before the deadline.

      4. Who is considered a "Third-Party" in the application process?

      • A teacher and/or guidance counselor is required to submit a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) or Transcript Upload on your behalf as part of the application process.

      5. I received an email stating my application is incomplete. What does an incomplete application mean?

      • The email will state what action is required. Most commonly, you may have to resubmit a document or follow up with your third-party responders to ensure they submit a response before the deadline.

      6. What if I do not have a digital copy of my document? Can I use a screenshot?

      • If you do not have access to a scanner, you can upload your documents using a smartphone, a school's computer lab, or a public library. Partial screenshots and poor-quality documents will not be accepted.
      • If you receive a physical Letter of Recommendation, you must ask your Third Party to use our online form.

      7. What documents are required?

      • At a minimum, all scholarship applications require the completed returned FAFSA, university acceptance letter, university financial award letter, estimated cost of attendance from the university, letter of recommendation (LOR), and a transcript. Additional information may be requested.

      8. Are all scholarships online?

      • Everything must be submitted online. (Including, but not limited to, supporting documentation, letter of recommendation, transcript). If you receive a courtesy email asking you to resubmit a document, you must resubmit online. Do not submit or resubmit documents by email.

      9. When will I know if I was approved for a scholarship?

      • If you are selected, notifications will be sent by email mid-late summer. It is required students, and their institution sign an agreement prior to funds being disbursed. Accepting a scholarship is a multi-step process. Deadlines will be indicated in the congratulatory email, please do not delay in responding. Remember to check your spam folder.

      10. Is there a limit to the number of scholarships I can receive?

      • Students can only receive one award total from The Foundation even if the student applied to multiple scholarships.

      11. When do I receive scholarship payment?

      • Scholarship payments will be sent to the student's school no later than August 31st. (Delays in sending out payments typically occur when the student does not complete the scholarship acceptance process on time). It usually takes at least two to three weeks for schools to receive and process payments.

       


      Questions?

      • Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Yani Ortiz, Manager of Grants and Scholarships, at The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. by email and we will get back to you within 24-48 business hours or sooner. We are closed on weekends.

      • We encourage the student to take an active part in their education. While we understand there's some need for parents to assist, in general we want to focus on the student's interaction.

      Thank you to the generous support of the many donors who care deeply about education and the students in our community.




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