College Counseling

Chadds Ford Township Resident Association Annual Scholarship Award

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Requirements for Application:

• The applicant must be in the 12th year of education and accepted into a post 12th grade educational program. Examples of programs include a four-year college or university, community college, military academy, or vocational school
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• The applicant must be a resident of Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County.
• Applicants must apply on their own behalf.
• Financial need is not a requirement.
• The application form, as provided by the Residents Association found the website, shall be received by April 1, of the 2023 academic year.
• Submissions may be made by mail or email: Scholarship Committee Chadds Ford
• Township Residents Association P. O. Box 823 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 or info@cftra.org

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Chester County Engineers Scholarship Application 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

•  You must be a citizen of the United States to apply. 
•  You must be a resident of Chester County, PA or graduating from a high school (public or private) located in Chester County, PA.
•  You must be pursuing or planning to pursue an engineering degree. 
•  Only those college students who will be enrolled full-time in the Fall of 2023 are eligible. 
•  Completed application must be received by CCE by May 1, 2023. 
•  Scholarship decisions will be made by June 1, 2023. Winners will be notified by U.S. mail. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete all information and return the Application Form with all supporting documents to 

Chester County Engineers
c/o 1250 Wright’s Lane
West Chester, PA 19380

or send as PDF files via email to support@chestercountyengineers.com – please note “CCE Scholarship” on the envelope or email subject line. 

CHECKLIST

The following checklist will help the applicant to prepare a complete application: 

✓ Application Form. Complete and submit the scholarship application form. An electronic copy is available at www.chestercountyengineers.org

✓ Proof of Attendance. Provide a copy of your letter of acceptance from the college or university you attend or plan to attend. Or if you are already enrolled, provide other     documentation from the college or university demonstrating your attendance (e.g., course registration, housing assignment, etc.).

✓ Essay Question: The essay question answer is the primary basis for how scholarship recipients are selected. The question is located at the bottom of the application page.

✓ Deadline.   CCE must receive your application form and supporting documents no later than 5:00pm on May 1, 2023. Receipt of all complete submissions will be acknowledged by email.

https://www.chestercountyengineers.org/news/2023-chester-county-engineers-scholarship-application/

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Chester Country Mothers of Multiples Scholarship

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Chadds Ford Township Resident Association Annual Scholarship Award
 

Click here to view the application.

Requirements for Application:

• The applicant must be in the 12th year of education and accepted into a post 12th grade educational program. Examples of programs include a four-year college or university, community college, military academy, or vocational school
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• The applicant must be a resident of Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County.
• Applicants must apply on their own behalf.
• Financial need is not a requirement.
• The application form, as provided by the Residents Association found the website, shall be received by April 1, of the 2023 academic year.
• Submissions may be made by mail or email: Scholarship Committee Chadds Ford
• Township Residents Association P. O. Box 823 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 or info@cftra.org

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Drexel University

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Ervin L. Steele Nursing Scholarship

Four (4) Nursing Scholarships of $1000.00 (one thousand) each are being offered to graduating High school students residing within Lancaster or Chester County.  Scholarships are available to those students entering the Nursing Profession upon their 2023 graduation from High School.

The Nursing Scholarships will be directly applied in the Student’s Name, toward tuition or books, per the billing office of the Institution the student will be attending.

All applications for the Ervin L. Steele scholarship must be on file with the students' High School College Advisor no later than April 10th, 2023.  The deadline for submission to the Selection Committee is  April 17th, 2023.

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Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

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Health and Welfare Foundation of Chester County

The Health and Welfare Foundation of Chester County has announced that applications are now available for the Alma Newlin Educational Fund for students pursuing a healthcare-related major.

The Alma Newlin Scholarship is intended for students who reside in Avon Grove, Kennett, Octorara, Oxford and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.

For more information and to submit an application, please visit:https://apply.hwfscc.org/#instructions-for-application

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Karen L. Baker Scholarship

•  $10,000 scholarship for college attendance, paid in four consecutive annual payments of $2,500 per (2 recipients)

Karen L. Baker Scholarship Honorable Mention: 

• One time $2,500 grant (2 recipients)

Yearly award contingent on college student maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better 

APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Completed applicant information form (see attached page)

• 2023 Graduation from one of the following Chester County High Schools

  • WCASD: Henderson, Rustin, WC East

  • DASD: West, East, STEM

  •  Other: Bishop Shanahan, Unionville, Phoenixville, Coatesville, Great Valley and Octorara

• Attendance at a four-year accredited college (If acceptance received by time of application for scholarship, please include a copy of your acceptance letter)

• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school transcript to be submitted with application)

• Applicant directly IMPACTED by cancer, either by illness of applying student, a family member, or person of close personal significance.

• A maximum of a 1,000 word essay to be submitted with application.

  •  References with your family's name or the specific name of the person you are writing about should not be used in the essay as they need to be blinded for our selection committee.

This scholarship will be administered by the Team CMMD Foundation. Applications should be e-mailed to Team CMMD Foundation at: teamcmmd@teamcmmd.org no later than Sunday, March 26, 2023. The 2023 application form is attached and available on our website  (http://teamcmmd.org/karen-baker-scholarship-fund/)

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The Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship

The Noel Soccer Foundation would like to inform you of a scholarship opportunity for a senior soccer player who will be attending college or trade school in the fall. The Noel Soccer Foundation is a certified 501c3 organization that provides scholarships to graduating high school students and financial support to local soccer organizations throughout the Tri-State area and Florida.  

To apply for the scholarship, students are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or coach, official transcripts, and an essay. Applications must be submitted by a school administrator to noelsoccerscholarship@gmail.com The application deadline is January 31, 2023.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic achievements, commitment to the game of soccer, and contributions to their school and local communities. The scholarship application their  website www.noelsoccerfoundation.org

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Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers Valley Forge Chapter Scholarship

The application for 2023 Engineering Scholarships is now open. This year, the Valley Forge Chapter of PSPE has elected to increase scholarships offered to four $1500 scholarships to high school seniors for their Freshman year.

In addition, Temple University offers one-four year scholarship program which includes $2000/year for four years. The scholarships are for students pursuing engineering.   Please  students submit  your  application by March 15, 2023.

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Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship (FN)

DEADLINE: March 15

ELIGIBILITY:

•  Student attending the University of Delaware.
• Demonstrating financial need.

AWARD: One time award up to $2,500.   

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Saint Anthony’s Lodge and Women’s Auxiliary 2023 Joint Scholarship 

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The Thomas and Mary Jo Russo Scholarship

4 year Scholarship worth $20,000 to a student from Chester or Delaware County in Pennsylvania, as well as students in New Castle County in Delaware. The scholarship is for students interested in majors including business, nursing, engineering, math, pre-med, and more. Online applications will be available to students beginning December 15, 2022.

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 The West Chester Running Club is awarding a scholarship for students graduating from Chester County high schools.

Eligibility Rules:

The student:

• has been accepted at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• has been a member of their high school’s cross country and/or track and field teams in grades 11 and 12 
• has demonstrated academic excellence, athletic excellence, and leadership qualities.
• is a graduating high school senior from a Chester County, PA public or private school.

Selection will be made by the WCRC Scholarship Committee. The recipient(s) will be notified by late May and the scholarship will be awarded in June 2023. 

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2023.

Accommodations will not be made for any late applications. 

The application and more information can be obtained at

 https://westchesterrunningclub.com/activities/wcrc-scholarship/

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Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Academic Scholarship

The awarded student must reside within the chamber’s service area and match the following criteria:

1. Be a senior student in good standing in his/her high school
2. Demonstrate proficient academic achievement (3.0 or higher cumulative GPA)
3. Demonstrate involvement in school activities and/or community service
4. Be accepted at a university, college, community college, or accredited vocational, trade, or business school
5. Provide a recommendation by an administrator, teacher, or coach or other personal reference

Application Process

1. Application can be completed here: WCCCC Academic Scholarship Application (google.com)

2. Applications must be submitted to the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce by April 15th of the student’s senior year. Applications may be submitted through the link above, in person, by email at Rachel@westernchestercounty.com, or by mail at 50 S First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320

3. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, which is comprised of members of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the Board of Directors.  Recipient(s) will be notified upon verification of the application criteria.

4. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce Event.

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Boston University Pre-College Programs

Boston University is offering five pre-college programs, each of which provides rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. Here is a brief overview of each:

• High School Honors is a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2023.
• RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2023.
• Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit residential or commuter program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while experiencing life on a college campus. This summer there are three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; and Creative Writing. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with hands-on experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2023.
• Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2023.
• Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2023.

Click here to learn more.

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Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program

The final application deadline for Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs is March 15, 2023.  Current sophomores and juniors who will be 16 years of age by July 2023 are eligible. Scholarship available!

Pre-College Programs* - Summer of 2023

• Architecture: Introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. (4-week program)
   
• Art: Uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. Students develop both conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. (3- and 6-week program options)

• Computational Biology: Provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of that data. Uses real-world scenarios for exploration. (3-week program) - CLOSING SOON!
   
• Design: Introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. (6-week program) - CLOSING SOON!
• Drama: Prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Students will be introduced to the intensity of a top-rated undergraduate conservatory experience. (6-week program)
   
• Music: Immerses high school students in a world-class conservatory experience within an internationally recognized university. The program mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. (3- and 6-week program options, commuter part-time option)
   
• National High School Game Academy: Allows high school students to experience modern video game development using industry-standard technology. Students interested in art, music and audio, game design, and software development are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary program. (6-week program) - CLOSING SOON!
   
• Summer Session: Provides high school students with the opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn college credit while working in an academic setting that mirrors the supportive, rigorous environment of the first year of college. (6-week program)
   
• Writing & Culture: Storytelling is the process of uncovering, understanding, and sharing stories. Whether through words or images, stories unite us and help create a mutual space for understanding ourselves and each other. That’s what the Pre-College Writing & Culture program works to develop: skilled, reflective, engaged storytellers who can share our stories well. (6-week program)

*Scholarships available for programs above.
 

Fully-Funded, Merit-Based* Pre-College Programs - Summer of 2023

• AI Scholars: Provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising seniors only)
   
• Computer Science Scholars: Provides students who have been historically excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the subject with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field.  (4-week program, rising juniors only)
   
• Summer Academy for Math and Science:  Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (5-week program, rising seniors only)

*No cost to participant.

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Columbia University

Summer Immersion : NEW YORK CITY. Click here to learn more.

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Northeastern University

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The Summer 2023 Boston Campus programs give talented high school rising juniors and seniors from around the world the opportunity to participate in immersive, experiential programs with acclaimed Northeastern faculty members right on the Boston campus.

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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design announced that applications are now open for RISD Pre-College, their residential summer immersive. 

The year-round online intensive for changemakers, RISD Advanced Program Online, has also just opened registration for summer 2023.

Click here to learn more.

Pre-College isn’t just an education—it’s an experience

This summer, live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work.

Click here to complete and submit your Pre-College application by December 1, 2022, and attend the program, to receive $100 in RISD Bucks upon your arrival to campus. 

June 24–July 29, 2023

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University College Dublin - Ireland

2023 UCD High School Summer Program Applications Open November 1st!

If you have any students (age 16-17 at the time of the program) who are interested in studying in Ireland, please encourage them to apply for this wonderful opportunity! The UCD High School Summer Program dates are set for July 6-21 2023 and applications will open on November 1st! The early bird deadline is February 15th and, as the 2022 program reached capacity early, they strongly advise applying as early as possible.

Click here for the summer high school program information.

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University of Delaware

Applications are OPEN! The Edge summer college program offers academically talented and motivated high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to live and learn on one of the most engaging college campuses on the East Coast. Click here to learn more.

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University of Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Pre-College programs offer high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the opportunity to earn college credit, experience world-class academics, and immerse themselves in the Notre Dame community. Courses take place on campus, abroad, and online.

Please encourage academically talented and emerging community leaders to apply. They offer need-based financial aid and grants to students.

Summer 2023 Program Information

Summer Scholars

• Session I: June 10 - June 24, 2023 (On Campus)
• Session II: July 1 - 15, 2023 (On Campus)
• Available to current high school sophomores and juniors
• Students explore a variety of exciting areas of study while living on campus!

 
Leadership Seminars

• July 22 - August 2, 2023 (On Campus)
• Available to current high school juniors
• Tuition and housing is paid for by the University in this highly competitive program. Students live on campus and take a college seminar with ND faculty.

 
Summer Scholars Online

• July 17 - 28, 2023 (Virtual)
• Available to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
• Students will experience college-level academics in an online course, all taught by ND faculty with other students from across the U.S. and around the world.

 
Study Abroad

• Italy: June 3 - 17, 2023
• South Africa: June 14 - 30, 2023
• (NEW) London: July 8 - 22, 2023
• Ireland: July 22 - August 5, 2023
• Available to current high school juniors
• Students travel abroad to explore a new culture and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

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Ursinus College

The Abele Scholars Program at Ursinus College is a great fit for higher achieving students in and out of the classroom with demonstrated financial need. Students will need to be a U.S. citizen residing in any of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C., have a high school GPA of 3.0+, and have an EFC of less than $30,000. Throughout their time at Ursinus, Abele Scholars will receive support with special programming such as mentorship and workshops.

They will also receive:

• $40,000 - Annual and renewable $10,000 per year scholarship
• $3,000 - Enrichment funds for conferences, internships, etc.
• $2,000 - Startup costs (like a laptop, books, dorm supplies)
• $8,000 - Maximum payment towards student's federal loans upon completion of the program ...For a total of $53,000 per student!

Click here to learn more.

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With the support of the BSHS College Advisor, our Guidance Counselors will meet with your student regularly  throughout  their high school career  and our college advisor will meet individually with them and their parents frequently during their junior and senior year, after the College Process Assembly.

JUNIOR YEAR

Spring:

• Choose challenging courses for senior year
• Make a list of potential colleges
• Call colleges to request to be put on their mailing list
• Take the SATs / ACT
• Complete the "Student Activities Resume"
• Request academic letters of recommendation
• Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to participate in collegiate athletics
• Consider summer programs at various colleges in subject areas that interest you. 

Summer:

• Schedule tours/interviews at prospective colleges
• Register for the SATs / ACT if you plan to take them in the early fall
• Begin scholarship search

SENIOR YEAR

August/September:

• Meet with College Adviser to ensure decisions
• Start preparing applications; review the requirements, qualifications and deadlines for acceptance at the college of student's choice. 
• Begin to work on essay for college applications
• Get recommendation letters from teachers
• Visit college representatives that come to Shanahan at the Lunch Visits​
• Check registration dates for the fall SAT / ACT
• Attend BSHS College Fair​

​October:

• Take the SATs / ACT again
• Check to see if college of choice requires SAT II tests
• Continue to complete college applications. Check dates if applying Early Decision.
• Submit transcript requests to the Guidance Department

November:

• ​Ensure deadlines are being met with college applications, especially for those apply Early Decision
• If college needs 1st quarter grades, requests submitted to the Guidance Department
• Good grades check-in
• Search for scholarship opportunities both on the web and in the Guidance Department resource books

​December:

• College applications complete
• Transcripts requested before Christmas break
• Good grades check-in as students prepare for mid-terms

January/February:

• Parents complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Continue to explore scholarship opportunities

March/April:

• Make final visits to prospective colleges
• Financial packages from the colleges received
• Ensure the policy on depositing/confirming enrollment with college of choice

May/June:

• May 1st is the deadline for enrolling in college of choice
• Request final transcript to be sent to college   

Each school year, BSHS hosts a representative of the PHEAA who hosts a workshop for interested parents about how to fill out FAFSA Application. Sign-up and event information is emailed to parents well in advance by the BSHS College Counselor.

Students who normally submit applications in November or December can wait up to four or five months to hear a reply from the college or university of their choice. At BSHS, we help interested students to shorten their college/university admission process by hosting an Instant Decision Day. On this day, seniors or rising seniors apply, interview and receive an admissions decision (including, in some cases, financial or merit aid) all in a single day - a great alternative to the long wait. If accepted, students then have until National Decision Day, May 1, of their senior year, to accept or refuse the admissions offer.

Immaculata University Instant Decision Day  - October 20, 2022

Millersville University Instant Decision Day - December 6, 2022

The College Advising Office allows for 10 school days processing.  Please keep in mind once the documents are received by the colleges and universities, it takes at least 6 to 8 weeks for them to process.

College Counselors organize an annual small group session with colleges and universities who are interested in meeting with students who measure in the top 10% of their class. Sessions are informational and by invitation.