Scholarship Information
Seniors, this is what you've been asking for! Check out the links listed below for special search tips and valuable information on general and program-specific scholarships which may be available to you.
Before starting your search, take a personal inventory and make a list of your personal attributes, academic record, talents, work experience and affiliations. Do the same for your parents - this will help you in your search.
Where to begin Your Search:
- Your high school guidance office and/or their website.
- The financial planning office at YTI Career Institute.
- Parent Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through their prior military service, employer, union, trade association, etc.
- Student Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through your previous or current jobs, clubs, ancestry, religion, etc.
- The Internet. There are several great websites specifically designed to assist you in finding scholarships:
National groups, stores and organizations often provide scholarship information on their websites. When visiting these websites, avoid scholarship scams by making sure you look for scholarship information on that site.
American Medication Technologists Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Five $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Visit www.amt1.com for more information.
High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-about-scholarship.asp
John G. Williams Scholarship LOAN
Availability/Requirements: Provides financial assistance to PA residents in a low interest loan. Visit www.jgwfoundation.org for more information.
National Dental Association Foundation, Inc.
Availability/Requirements: The Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program is based on academic performance in undergraduate school and service to your community and/or country. *This scholarship program is intended for under-represented minority students. Visit http://www.ndaonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141 for more information.
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation
Each year, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will award over $25,000 to worthy recipients in construction-related programs. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,000. Applications must be postmarked by March 15th of each year to qualify for competition. All interested students enrolled in an eligible program are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender. Applications will be available in October. Visit https://www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp for more information.
National Technical Honor Society is...
the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education.
Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a chapter of the honor society on their campus. These member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace.
NTHS Scholarship eligibility - over $90,000 to be awarded in 2010-2011 to its members. www.nths.org
PA New Economy Technology Scholarship Program
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is available to Pennsylvania high school graduates enrolled in a technology based program. Visit www.pheaa.org for more information.
Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation Academic Award
The mission of the PHN Charitable Foundation is to build and support programs in the PHN service area that increases access to healthcare services and assist, through scholarships the pursuit of medical and allied heath careers.
The Academic Award is a scholarship that assists students who are pursuing a career in a health care field. The Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation awards ten (10) Academic Awards annually to local educational institutions within the Primary Health Network service area in the amount of $1,000.
To be eligible for this award a student must be currently majoring or intending on majoring in a health care field, or can be pursuing a certificate in a health care field.
Visit http://www.phnfoundation.net for more information.
StraightForward Media Law Enforcement Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Provided by StraightForward Media, this scholarship is available to students studying to become law enforcement professionals. 4 awards are available in the amount of $500 each. Visit http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships2/law-enforcement/index.php for more information.
StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship is available to students pursuing medical professions. Four scholarships are awarded each year. Visit http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php for more information.
Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc for more information.
United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-about-scholarship-map.asp
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: A variety of scholarships are offered each year for students that are planning careers in government service. Visit www.gwcf.org for more information.
American Business Women's Association - Colonial York Charter Chapter
Availability/Requirements: Must be a US Citizen, resident of York County, either a High School Senior or student at YTI Career Institute.
American Business Women's Association - Continental Yorktowne Chapter
Availability/Requirements: Male or female student who is a resident of York County.
American Medication Technologists Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Five $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Visit www.amt1.com for more information.
Community General Hospital Foundation June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship of Berks County Community Foundation
Availability/Requirements: The Foundation's purpose is to help residents of Berks County undertake or further their careers in healthcare by providing funds for their educational expenses. For more information email info@bccf.org.
High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-about-scholarship.asp
John G. Williams Scholarship LOAN
Availability/Requirements: Provides financial assistance to PA residents in a low interest loan. Visit www.jgwfoundation.org for more information.
Lancaster County Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a resident of Lancaster County with a GPA of 2.5.
National Dental Association Foundation, Inc.
Availability/Requirements: The Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program is based on academic performance in undergraduate school and service to your community and/or country. *This scholarship program is intended for under-represented minority students. Visit http://www.ndaonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141 for more information.
PA New Economy Technology Scholarship Program
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is available to Pennsylvania high school graduates enrolled in a technology based program. Visit www.pheaa.org for more information.
StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship is available to students pursuing medical professions. Four scholarships are awarded each year. Visit http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php for more information.
Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc for more information.
United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-about-scholarship-map.asp
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: A variety of scholarships are offered each year for students that are planning careers in government service. Visit www.gwcf.org for more information.
York Jaycees Tom Glock Memorial Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a York County resident attending YTI. An essay is also required. www.yorkjaycees.com
American Culinary Federation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The Federation offers a number of educational scholarships to those working in the hospitality industry. Visit www.acfchefs.org/educate/eduschlr.html for more information.
American Medication Technologists Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Five $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Visit www.amt1.com for more information.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Available to students majoring in accounting, business, finance or criminal justice at an accredited four-year college or university and are enrolled in at least 9 semester hours (or equivalent) per term. Visit www.acfe.com for more details.
Chefs4Students Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled and in good standing at an accredited Culinary School or Institution six weeks prior to any given grant release date. Prior work experience, education, and current course study will all be considered. Visit www.chefs4students.org to apply.
Cocinando un Sueno Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is available to students enrolled in a culinary school majoring in Baking and Patry Arts or Culinary Arts, are older students, and are fluent in Spanish. This scholarship requires that students submit a 3 minute video in Spanish that features your passion for cooking and why you deserve the award. Visit www.cocinandounsueno.com.
Community General Hospital Foundation June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship of Berks County Community Foundation
Availability/Requirements: The Foundation's purpose is to help residents of Berks County undertake or further their careers in healthcare by providing funds for their educational expenses. For more information email info@bccf.org.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees-Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college and planning on continuing next year, must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed. Visit www.education-portal.com/pdf/scholarship/crimjustice_scholarship.pdf to apply.
Dental Assisting Scholarship - American Dental Association
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is available to students entering the dental assisting field. Student must be enrolled in a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, demonstrate a minimum financial need of $1000, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Visit www.ada.org for more information.
High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-about-scholarship.asp
James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
Availability/Requirements: The foundation awards several scholarships based on such factors as grade point average, extracurricular activities including work experience, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Visit www.jamesbeard.org for more information.
Lancaster County Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a resident of Lancaster County with a GPA of 2.5.
National Dental Association Foundation, Inc.
Availability/Requirements: The Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship Program is based on academic performance in undergraduate school and service to your community and/or country. *This scholarship program is intended for under-represented minority students. Visit http://www.ndaonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141 for more information.
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Available to students who have at least a 2.75 GPA and have a minimum of 750 hours of restaurant work experience. Visit http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/ for more information.
School Nutrition Association Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Several scholarships available to students who are interested in a food service career. Visit http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Level2.aspx?id=11634 for more information.
StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship is available to students pursuing medical professions. Four scholarships are awarded each year. Visit http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php for more information.
The Jorge Luis Acevedo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund of Berks County Community Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: This fund provides scholarships to graduates of Reading High School who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and who will continue their education in a culinary arts program. Visit http://www.bccf.org/scholarships/acevedo.htm for more information.
The Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be employed for at least six months at a GPHA member hotel or be an immediate family member of a GPHA employee. Student must also be enrolled in a program in hotel/restaurant management, hospitality management, food service or other hospitality-related program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Visit http://www.philadelphiahotelassoc.org/resources/scholarships/boyle.shtml for more information.
Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc for more information.
United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-about-scholarship-map.asp
York Jaycees Tom Glock Memorial Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a York County resident attending YTI. An essay is also required. www.yorkjaycees.com
High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-about-scholarship.asp
United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-about-scholarship-map.asp
American Business Women's Association - Colonial York Charter Chapter
Availability/Requirements: Must be a US Citizen, resident of York County, either a High School Senior or student at YTI Career Institute.
American Business Women's Association - Continental Yorktowne Chapter
Availability/Requirements: Male or female student who is a resident of York County.
American Medication Technologists Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Five $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Visit www.amt1.com for more information.
Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship
The Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation was established to assist with the recruitment and competency of future heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians by awarding scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled in an institutionally accredited school.
http://www.ahrinet.org/rees+scholarship.aspx
Community General Hospital Foundation June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship of Berks County Community Foundation
Availability/Requirements: The Foundation's purpose is to help residents of Berks County undertake or further their careers in healthcare by providing funds for their educational expenses. For more information email info@bccf.org.
Covenco Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a current YTI student in good standing with CGPA of 2.0 and an attendance record of at least 90%.
Dave Nelsen Scholarship-National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is open to any student currently attending or planning to attend a technical college or trade school who is involved in the oil heating industry. An essay is required. Visit http://www.naohsm.org/industry_scholarships.cfm for more information.
Electrical Technicians program opportunities:
http://www.adamsec.com/scholarships_adults.aspx
http://www.nexstarfoundation.org/Scholarships.htm
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program opportunities:
http://www.naohsm.org/industry_scholarships.cfm
http://www.nexstarfoundation.org/Scholarships.htm
High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-about-scholarship.asp
Lancaster County Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a resident of Lancaster County with a GPA of 2.5.
Members 1st FCU Education Award
Availability/Requirements: See web site for complete list of requirements.
www.members1st.org/educationAward.aspx
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Availability/Requirements: Visit http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp for more information.
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation
Each year, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will award over $25,000 to worthy recipients in construction-related programs. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,000. Applications must be postmarked by March 15th of each year to qualify for competition. All interested students enrolled in an eligible program are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender. Applications will be available in October. Visit https://www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp for more information.
PA New Economy Technology Scholarship Program
Availability/Requirements: This scholarship is available to Pennsylvania high school graduates enrolled in a technology based program. Visit www.pheaa.org for more information.
StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The StraightForward Media Medical Scholarship is available to students pursuing medical professions. Four scholarships are awarded each year. Visit http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php for more information.
The PHCC Educational Foundation
Attracting new talent is essential to the future of the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) industry. The PHCC Educational Foundation and its industry partners are teaming up to identify and aid students pursuing a career in the p-h-c industry. The purpose of these six scholarship programs is to help students prepare for careers in the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Eligibility Criteria includes: A full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college, or trade school, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Approved majors are: Business management; Mechanical CAD design; construction management with a specialty in mechanical construction; and plumbing or HVACR installation, service and repair. Visit http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Apprentice/content.cfm?ItemNumber=10677&navItemNumber=10327.
Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements : Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc for more information.
United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/02-about-scholarship-map.asp
York Jaycees Tom Glock Memorial Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a York County resident attending YTI. An essay is also required. www.yorkjaycees.com
For more details, contact YTI's Financial Planning Department at 1-800-227-9675.
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