Scholarship Information

Need money for school? 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.

Getting Started

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.

Scholarship Search

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.

ASTA Foundation, Inc
Availability/Requirements: A non-profit subsidiary of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the Foundation offers over 20 scholarships for the most qualified students in a bachelors, masters, doctoral, community college or travel school program, and to travel professionals seeking to further their education. Visit www.astanet.com for more information.

Distributive Educational Clubs of America (DECA)
Availability/Requirements: Two (2) quarter tuition scholarships enrolling in a Business related field. Applicants must be seniors enrolled in a marketing education program, complete at the PA DECA State conference, and plan to pursue a career in marketing. Contact your DECA advisor. (not all schools have a DECA Chapter or club).

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Availability/Requirements: Two (2) half tuition scholarships for students enrolling in Business Administration or Computer Systems Specialist programs. High School seniors MUST be FBLA members and must speak with their advisor at school to begin the application process. (Not all schools have an FBLA chapter).

Golf Course Management Scholarship
High school seniors who are members of their high school golf team will be eligible to apply for one one-half (1/2) tuition scholarship from YTI. Also, high school seniors who are members of golf teams participating in the YTI High School Invitational Golf Tournament (student does not have to be in the starting line-up for this event) will be eligible to apply for one one-half (1/2) scholarship to the Golf Course Management program at YTI. (Note: A student will not be eligible to win more than one scholarship).

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 Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Availability/Requirements: Visit http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp for more information.

PA Cooperative Education Association
Availability/Requirements: Four (4) half tuition scholarships - (2) in Business and (2) in Technology. Students must be in a school that is officially registered through the PA Cooperative Education Association and must be a cooperative education student. Scholarships are applied through and determined by the Cooperative Education teachers and scholarship committee. Visit http://www.voced.iup.edu/pcea/Scholarships/PCEA%20Scholarship%20Application%20Packet%202006.pdf 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.

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/scholarships/.

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.

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 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.

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.

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/undergraduate/ 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/Index.aspx?id=1043 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 www.philadelphiahotelassoc.org/Boyle.htm for more information.

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.

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.

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/hygieneapp.asp 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.

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/Content/ApplyforaScholarship_329.aspx

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 www.naohsm.com 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 Cooperative Education Association
Availability/Requirements: Four (4) half tuition scholarships - (2) in Business and (2) in Technology. Students must be in a school that is officially registered through the PA Cooperative Education Association and must be a cooperative education student. Scholarships are applied through and determined by the Cooperative Education teachers and scholarship committee. Visit http://www.voced.iup.edu/pcea/Scholarships/PCEA%20Scholarship%20Application%20Packet%202006.pdf 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.

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/scholarships/.

Additional opportunities for the Electrical Technicians program:
www.adamsec.com/StudentCorner/Scholarships/tabid/258/Default.aspx
www.nexstarfoundation.org/Home/index.html

Additional opportunities for the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program:
www.naohsm.org
www.nexstarfoundation.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%.

Federal Work Study
A student with financial need can supplement his or her educational expenses through employment in an approved on-campus or off-campus position. See YTI's Work Study Coordinator after you begin classes to learn more about openings in your particular program of study!

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Two half tuition scholarships for students enrolling in YTI's Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management program.

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

Lancaster County Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a resident of Lancaster County with a GPA of 2.5.

York County Hispanic Coalition Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Half tuition scholarships to YTI students. Individual must be Hispanic, a resident of York or Lancaster County, a high school senior or non-traditional student.

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.