REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

High school graduates from Adams, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may qualify for the Regional Scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $3,000 to be divided over six terms.

• Must be a 2024 or 2025 high school graduate starting either the Summer or Fall 2025 academic term
• Must be a resident of Adams, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, Lebanon or York counties.
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student 
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
• 500-word essay application: Please describe for the scholarship committee how your hometown community contributed to your success?

KEYSTONE SCHOLARSHIP

Each year Central Penn College is highlighting a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for students to apply for a multiyear scholarship. This year, our county is Berks County. High school graduates from Berks County with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, may qualify for the Keystone Scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,000 a year for up to 3 years (or maximum 9 terms). Up to 5 students will be awarded this scholarship.

• 2024 or 2025 high school graduates beginning class in the Summer or Fall 2025 academic term
• Must be a resident of Berks County
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
• 500-word essay application: Please describe for the scholarship committee how your hometown community contributed to your success?

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

The Academic Scholarship is available to students who demonstrated academic excellence throughout their four years of high school. Students who receive this scholarship will receive a $1,000 a term for their entire education (6 terms for an associate’s degree, 10 terms for a bachelor’s degree). Up to five students are awarded the Academic Scholarship annually. While receiving the scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

• Must be a 2025 high school graduate starting either the Summer or Fall 2025 academic term
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student 
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Must maintain a 3.5 GPA
• College must receive completed 500-word essay application
• Write your speech if you were valedictorian of your graduating class.

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

The Opportunity Scholarship is available to students who demonstrate a strong desire to continue their education. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $500 a term up to 10 terms. Up to 10 students are awarded the Opportunity Scholarship annually.

• Must be a 2025 high school graduate starting either the Summer or Fall 2025 academic term
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student 
• Must have a 2.8 or higher high school cumulative GPA
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Must be continuously enrolled
• College must receive completed “Who has inspired you the most and why?” 500-word essay application.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP MATCHING

The Private Scholarship Matching Program is available to students who have been awarded an outside scholarship (scholarship funds awarded to a student through an agency or other source outside of Central Penn College to be used toward Central Penn College tuition). Scholarship recipients will be awarded matching funds up to $1,000. Private Scholarship Matching Program funds are awarded to all qualifying student applicants.

• Must enroll as a full time/degree-seeking student 
• Does not include employer reimbursement
• Must submit outside scholarship award letter to Central Penn one week prior to enrollment

OUT OF STATE SCHOLARSHIP

The Pennsylvania Grant Match for out-of-state students is awarded to students who meet the Central Penn GPA and Student Aid Index requirement of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency but are not Pennsylvania residents. The recipients will be awarded an amount as determined by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Up to 10 students will receive this scholarship.

• Must be a 2025 high school graduate and enroll in the Summer or Fall 2025 term
• Must live on campus
• Must have completed a 2025-2026 FAFSA, have a completed financial aid package.
• Must have a high school GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Must maintain 2.8 GPA
• Must have continuous enrollment

FBLA / DECA SCHOLARSHIP

The FBLA/DECA Scholarship is available to student members of the FBLA club. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,000 to be divided over their first three terms of tuition. The FBLA/DECA Scholarship is awarded to all qualifying student applicants.

• Must be a 2025 high school graduate and enroll at Central Penn for either the Summer or Fall 2025 academic term
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student 
• Must be an active member in FBLA/DECA during high school senior year
• Must have FBLA/DECA advisor information on application
• Must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must be continuously enrolled
• College must receive a completed application and essay describe a project you completed while you were in FBLA and what that project helped you learn about yourself.

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

The Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students accepted to Central Penn who have a 3.5 GPA or above. Scholarship recipients are awarded $2,000 to be used toward their first six terms.

• Must be a 2025 high school graduate and enroll in Summer or Fall 2025
• Must be a full-time/degree-seeking student 
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must have a 3.5 or higher

MCINROY-SHEFFER PEOPLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

The McInroy-Sheffer People Trust scholarship has an April 1 deadline and is for students who are incoming freshmen for the upcoming school year from Cumberland, Dauphin, Lycoming, Tioga, or York counties, attending Central Penn. Qualifying majors are Business Administration, Corporate Communications, Communications, and Entrepreneurship in Small Business.

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

The Legacy Scholarship is available to full-time student applicants who are siblings, children or grandchildren of a Central Penn graduate. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,500 to be divided over their first three terms. The Legacy Scholarship is awarded to all qualifying student applicants.

• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must be a child, sibling or grandchild of a Central Penn graduate
• Must be continuously enrolled
• There is no application, just verification of the data above
• College must be notified prior to the start of the enrollment term

Excellence in Scouting Scholarship

Eagle Scout, Gold Award recipients and Venturing Silver scouts can receive $500 a term for up to 10 terms for their accomplishment within scouting. Students must be accepted to Central Penn in order to qualify and provide their certificate as proof of achievement.

• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must be degree-seeking

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

The Transfer Student Scholarship is available to students who transfer a minimum of 30 academic credits from another accredited institution. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,500 to be used toward their first six terms.

• Must have transferred a minimum of 30 academic credits from another accredited institution
• Must have a college GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student
• Must be continuously enrolled
• No application necessary, just verification of the above information

HACC GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

The $500 HACC Graduate Student Award is available to new students who have graduated with an associate’s degree from HACC and are transferring to Central Penn to further their education. This award is divided over the first two terms of study at Central Penn. Official HACC transcripts must be provided with scholarship application.

• Must have graduated with an associate degree from HACC and provide official HACC transcripts
• No application necessary, just verification of the above information

THADDEUS STEVENS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The $500 Thaddeus Stevens Graduate Student Scholarship is available to new students who have graduated with an associate’s degree from Thaddeus Stevens and are transferring to Central Penn to further their education. This scholarship is divided over the first two terms of study at Central Penn. Official Thaddeus Stevens transcripts must be provided with a scholarship application.

• Must have graduated with an associate degree from Thaddeus Stevens and provide official Thaddeus Stevens transcripts
• Must be degree-seeking
• No application necessary, just verification of the above information

PRIVATE MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP

The Private Matching Scholarship is available to students who have been awarded an outside scholarship (scholarship funds awarded to a student through an outside agency or another source outside of Central Penn College to be used toward Central Penn College tuition). Scholarship recipients will be awarded matching funds up to $1,000.  Private Matching Scholarship funds are awarded to all qualifying applicants.

• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student
• Must submit outside scholarship award letter to Central Penn one week prior to enrollment
• Does not include employer reimbursement

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD

The $1000 (divided over 3 terms) Corporate & Community Partnership Employee Award is available to new students who are currently employed by one of Central Penn’s Corporate Partners. Verification of employment is requested with the award application.

• Must be currently employed by one of Central Penn’s Corporate Partners
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Click here to view the list of approved employers
• Must use your company’s employer reimbursement plan
• If you don’t see your company on this list, please contact CurtisVoelker@centralpenn.edu

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

The Legacy Scholarship is available to full-time student applicants who are siblings, children or grandchildren of a Central Penn graduate. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,500 to be used toward their first three terms. The Legacy Scholarship is awarded to all qualifying student applicants.

• Must enroll as a full-time/degree-seeking student
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must be a sibling, child or grandchild of a Central Penn graduate
• Notify your Financial Planning Coordinator at the start of the enrollment term

ELIMINATING BOUNDARIES SCHOLARSHIP

The Eliminating Boundaries Scholarship is designed to assist students in having the ability to pursue their educational goals at Central Penn College. Central Penn will award a limited number of students a scholarship of $500 per term for up to 10 terms of your education while attending Central Penn College. This scholarship is only available to first-time Central Penn students.

• 500-700 word essay: “A Central Penn student is described as resilient. Please describe to the scholarship committee a time where you experienced a hardship in your life and how you took steps to overcome it. “
• Must have high school or college GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Must enroll as a full time/degree-seeking student
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher while at Central Penn College
• This scholarship is only offered to three students each term

PA National Guard Appreciation Scholarship

The $1000 PA National Guard Appreciation Scholarship is awarded to any student using their Pennsylvania National Guard EAP Benefit for general educational use. The award will be divided over the first 4 terms of study. Will be awarded when EAPG is processed. Must be continuously enrolled.

Excellence in Scouting Scholarship

Eagle Scout, Gold Award recipients, and Venturing Silver scouts can receive $500 a term for up to 10 terms for their accomplishment within scouting. Students must be accepted to Central Penn in order to qualify and provide their certificate as proof of achievement.

• Must be continuously enrolled
• Must be degree-seeking

• Abayasekara Family Scholarship
• Anonymous Scholarship (3)
• Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship
• Park & Mary Barner Scholarship
• Thomas Beauduy Scholarship
• Boles Metzger Brosius and Walborn, PC Scholarship
• Buehler Family Scholarship
• Campbell Clan Scholarship
• Capital Blue Cross Scholarship
• Lee Cave Memorial Scholarship
• Manuel Del Valle Endowed Scholarship
• Melanie ’77 and Donald Dennis Memorial Scholarship
• Dr. J. Martin Engle ‘29 Scholarship
• Thomas and Theresa Fraticelli Scholarship
• Marvin ’76 & AnnaMae Fultz Scholarship
• Frank E. Gochenauer Memorial Scholarship
• Duane and Susan Greenly Family Scholarship
• Harrisburg Hornets Scholarship
• Derek Hathaway Leadership in Business Scholarship
• Jim and Tamara Hepfer Scholarship
• Holtzman Family Scholarship

• Lawrence and Julia Hoverter Foundation Scholarship
• Jenzabar Foundation Scholarship
• Robert L. Johnson Scholarship
• Charles “T” Jones Leadership Scholarship
• F. Keiser Scholarship
• Daryl and Dennis Kenes Scholarship
• Russell and Stella Kulp Scholarship
• Bart and Jean Milano Scholarship
• Linda ’78 and Todd Milano “Keep Smiling” Legacy Scholarship
• Nancy and Donald Miller Scholarship
• Paul Miller ’40 Scholarship
• Edward R. Norford Charitable Foundation Scholarship
• Craiger T. Parker Scholarship
• George and Rita Patterson Scholarship
• Peter and Mary ‘77 Phillips Scholarship
• Hasu and Hersha Shah Scholarship
• Gary C. Shatzer and Andrew B. Cisney Memorial Scholarship
• The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation Scholarship
• Dmitri Stadnyk Scholarship
• Tremendous Living Foundation Scholarship
• Wells Fargo Advisors Scholarship
• Wingert Family Scholarship
• Bob Wright Memorial Scholarship

BAILEY FOUNDATION

The Bailey Foundation provides both high school seniors and college-level scholarships. The application process is open once a year. $5000 is awarded to one student who attends Central Penn as a current student during each application process.

Go to www.bailey-family.org for additional information and to review application deadlines.

HACC GRADUATE AWARD

This award was established to assist HACC graduates with their continuing education at Central Penn College.

• Students with unmet financial needs.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Must be degree-seeking
• Must be continuously enrolled
• Student MUST be a HACC graduate.
• To apply, please fax the application to the Financial Aid Office.