Leonard R. Yoder
Deadline ASAP
The Leonard R. Yoder scholarship award for the 2024-2025 school year is $12,925. Annually, the Yoder Scholarship Fund is set aside to provide scholarships for the payment of tuition and/or room and board to any student chosen by the Trustee (M&T Bank) for matriculation at Boston University.
Completed applications, including all other information required (current transcripts, etc.) must be received as soon as possible for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Wilson Education Association (WEA) Scholarships
The WEA, the professional organization of Wilson teachers, will award three scholarships to graduating seniors. These seniors could be children of current WEA members, Wilson seniors, or both. Each scholarship is a $1,000 award used to further a student’s education at an accredited college, university, trade, or technical school.
https://sites.google.com/view/wilsonea/home
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
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WEA – William C. Kutz Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Wilson Education Association sponsors a scholarship to honor a fellow teacher who died during only his second year at Wilson High School. This $1,000 award is presented to a Wilson senior who plans to pursue a career in teaching and who had a positive impact on Wilson High School.
https://sites.google.com/view/wilsonea/home
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
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Excellent Student Latino Award Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
The Excellent Latino Student Award (also known as ELSA) for post-secondary education, be it for College or Trade School.
The Excellent Latino Student Award is designed to assist a student of Latino decent or any student who feels a strong connection to the Latino community. It will be presented to an outstanding senior at Wilson High School who demonstrates a commendable balance of academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. The minimum requirements for this scholarship include a GPA of 2.5 and active engagement in any extracurricular activity. Additionally, applicants should exhibit qualities such as teamwork and perseverance.
EXCELLENT STUDENT LATINO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP 2025
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Lorin Maurer Memorial Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
This scholarship has been established to carry on Lorin’s purpose and ideas. It will be awarded to a deserving senior student-athlete at Wilson High School who best exemplifies the character, passion and attributes that Lorin displayed throughout her short yet full life.
Recipients of this award will possess a strong balance of academic, athletic and leadership skills. Minimum requirements for the scholarship are a GPA of 3.0 and participation in one varsity sport.
Lorin_Scholarship Form_2025.docx
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Jennifer Sarnes’ Memorial Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
The Jennifer Sarnes’ Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers will be granted to a member of the senior class who attended Southern Middle School and demonstrates intention to pursue a future in Education. Ideal candidates will be completing a 4-year field of study at an accredited school in the field of education.
Jennifer Sarnes’ Memorial Scholarship Application 2025-2
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Whitfield Elementary Student Council Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
The scholarship is awarded to any Wilson High School graduating Senior who attended Whitfield Elementary for Any period of time. Eligible applicants must be going on to higher education. The recipient will be chosen by faculty members from Whitfield Elementary. The scholarship awarded is $1,000.
Whitfield Alumni Scholarship Application 2025
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General (Ret) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
The General (Ret) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service will be granted to a member of the senior class who demonstrates intention to pursue a future in Public Service. Ideal candidates will be completing a 4-year field of study at an accredited school in the field of health care, education, or other public service major.
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Anne Douglass-Minnich Future Enterprises Memorial Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
In order for Anne’s legacy to continue to have an effect on the lives of special education students in the Wilson School District, Anne’s family will provide one annual scholarship to be presented to a Wilson High School Senior from the Special Education Department who demonstrates intention to pursue post-secondary education or technical training (to a 2 or 4 year institution) after graduation.
AnneDouglasMinnichScholarship 2025.docx
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Berks County Kennel Club Scholarship
The Berks County Kennel Club will offer to any High School Senior enrolled in the field of animal studies, a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. It may apply to a two or four year course of study in any division of animal studies, i.e. Biological (Zoology) animal behavior, veterinary tech, etc. This year’s award will be given in May 2025.
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
Berks County Kennel Club Scholarship
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Allan Miller Memorial Scholarship
Berks County High School Seniors who plan to major in international studies, political science, public administration, or other related global studies.
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
https://wacreading.org/education/scholarship/
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Americans 4 Heroes Scholarship
Deadline – April 18th, 2025.
Americans 4 Heroes is a local 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and assist military veterans, firefighters, police, and EMS who are in need. Americans 4 Heroes will provide one $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student in their senior year of High School who will be pursuing a career in law enforcement, medical field, fire services, or enlisting in any branch of the military.
Americans 4 Heroes Scholarship Criteria 2025
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Chick-fil-A / Keiser Family Scholarship Application
Deadline – April 18th, 2025
Tara and Scott Keiser (Chick-fil-A owners) proudly offer scholarships to a deserving student who strongly commits to their school and community.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track records of leadership, active participation in community service initiatives, and a passion for making a positive impact. This scholarship recognizes students who exemplify the values for hard work, integrity, and a desire to make a difference. Two recipients will be chosen, each receiving $1,500.
CFA-Keiser Scholarship 2025.docx
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Student-View Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 30th, 2025
The 2025 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to High School Seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:
- One $10,000 scholarship
- Two $1,000 scholarships
- Three $500 scholarships
It’s quick and easy to apply:
- No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
- No essay required
- No lengthy application forms or application fees
Simply log in to the link below, and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
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SallieMae Scholarship
Deadline – April 25th, 2025
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors helps students access higher education. Since 2021, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 120 scholarships totaling $1.15 Million have been awarded to high school seniors.
High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win up to a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.
https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
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KamnAnJaLI Foundation Scholarship 2025
Deadline – April 27, 2025
Female applicants with the age of 21 yrs or younger and facing one of the following situations can apply;
- Loss of a parent (death, abandonment, or divorce)
- Chronic medical condition of self or close family member
- Low family income
See the link attached for more information!
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Bingaman Hess Scholarship
Bingaman Hess will present two (2) annual Scholarship awards of $1,000 each to eligible applicants. The Bingaman Hess Scholarship is open to all high school seniors currently enrolled at a Berks County public high school who plan to enroll in either a two or four-year accredited institution of higher education, and who demonstrate a financial need based on criteria we select. The Bingaman Hess Scholarship is available for any course of study.
Deadline – May 1st, 2025
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Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation is offering 5 scholarship opportunities. They are asking applicants to prepare an essay of up to 1,500 words about a person, location, or event that has been underrecognized in Pennsylvania History. Two cash awards of $1,000 and three cash awards of $500 will be presented for the best essays received.
Eligible applicants should be current Pennsylvania residents attending a two or four-year Pennsylvania college or university in the Fall of 2025 and pursuing a course of study in History or an allied field. We will be looking for well-written and thoughtfully articulated essays that elevate the topic with originality and understanding.
Deadline – May 2nd, 2025
PA Heritage Foundation Essay Scholarship Application
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Student Government Senior Scholarship
Deadline – May 5th, 2025
Wilson High School Student Government is looking for Seniors who are passionate about their school and community to win scholarships up to $1,000 each! We intend to select college-bound student(s), and/or student(s) not planning on attending college their first year out of high school.
If you have any questions regarding the application, feel free to contact Isabel Nigrini, student government president at 2025NigIsaa@share.wilsonsd.org
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmQoqqsmZCmF257NhvsrosvcDA0PBea5vFHFuLq3PxPB-wIQ/viewform
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2025 Whitehead Memorial Scholarship
Deadline – May 9th, 2025 at 3pm
To award a deserving Wilson High School senior that has suffered from and overcome physical difficulties to lead a positive life.
Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Fund 2025 – Google Docs
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Reading Hot Stovers Scholarship
Deadline – July 1st, 2025
The eligible Berks County High School student-athlete must:
- Be a Berks County resident, a high school senior, and accepted into an accredited four-year university or college, a two-year community college, or trade school.
- Have played at least two years of baseball or softball at the high school level.
- Be in the top 50% of his or her graduating class with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Submit a copy of a post-secondary acceptance letter.
https://readinghotstoversbaseball.com/scholarships/
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The Great Allentown Fair Scholarship
The Great Allentown Fair Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors interested in pursuing the field of agriculture at college-level education in the upcoming 2025-2026 term.
Eligible recipients must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited high school or vocational school, and;
- Have been accepted for admission by an accredited 4-year or 2-year educational or vocational institution that offers an agricultural curriculum, and;
- Have demonstrated scholarship ability, leadership qualities and involvement in student or community activities
Deadline – July 11th, 2025 before 5pm
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