Applications and Additional Information Regarding the Following Scholarships Can Be Found

Applications and additional information regarding the following scholarships can be found in the middle drawer of the file cabinet in the Guidance Office reception area. The scholarships are filed under the corresponding scholarship number listed below.

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
1 / Wendy’s Heisman / Be a senior in high school
Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Play a sport
Be a leader in school and community
Online application available at:
/ October 2nd, 2015
2 / Horatio Alger Association Scholarship / Be a senior in high school
Be a US Citizen
Have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
Family income is less than $55,000
Involved in co-curricular activities and community service
Online application available at:
/ October 25th, 2015

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
3 / Jefferson Scholars Program / Only at the University of Virginia
Be a senior in high school
Have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA – based upon a rigorous course load
Proven leadership talents
Participates in community service
Qualifying students must see Mrs. Parenti! / November 1st, 2015
4 / Coca-Cola Scholarship Program / Be a senior in high school graduating in June
Be a legal resident of the US
Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Plan to pursue an associate’s/bachelor’s degree
Online application available at:
/ October 31st, 2015
5 / Taylor Community Foundation Scholarship / Interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree and will major in a human health profession
Intend to perform work that will enhance the quality of life for persons living in our community / November 10th, 2015

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
6 / Ben Franklin Scholar Award / Must be a JUNIOR in high school in good standing at a public high school in PA
Applicants will have to write an essay discussing the modern day relevance and applicability of a quote from Ben Franklin.
All applications must be submitted to Mrs. Parenti! / October 30th, 2015
7 / Foot Locker Scholarship / Be a senior in high school entering a 4-year college in the fall of 2016
Be currently a member on a sports team (at AP or outside of school)
Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Online application available at:
/ December 17th, 2015
8 / WACE National Co-Op Scholarship / Have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Apply to a WACE Partner Institution:
Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University of Cincinnati, UMass Lowell, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology / February 15th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
9 / Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union / Must have an account with Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union / February 8th, 2016
10 / Fifth Month Scholarship / Legal resident of the US
Intended enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution
Online application at: / May 31st, 2016
11 / Mensa Education and Research Foundation / Intended enrollment in a degree program in an accredited US institution of higher learning
Online application available at:
/ January 15th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
12 / Millersville Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship / For an incoming freshman at Millersville University in the 2016-2017 school year
Need to completed FAFSA
Resident of Delaware County / February 27th, 2016
13 / PSECU Scholarship / Member (or child of a member) of the Pennsylvania State Educators Credit Union (PSECU) / December 15th, 2015
14 / Nordenburg Leadership Scholars Program / Be a senior in high school graduating in June
Applied to the University of Pittsburgh (need to get accepted too!)
Have a minimum GPA of a 3.5 – based upon a rigorous course load
Demonstrates excellent leadership abilities
Strong community involvement
Online application is available at: / December 7th, 2015

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
15 / Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship / Be a graduating senior in high school
Plan to attend a 4-year college
Shows leadership potential and dedication to community service
Presents evidence of financial need
Be a US citizen
Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on math and critical reading or a composite ACT score of 21
Online application is available at: / February 15th, 2016
16 / PACB Foundation Scholarship Program / Must be a dependent child of a Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB) employee
Must enroll as a full-time, undergraduate student / February 13th, 2015

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
17 / Burger King Scholars Award / Be a senior in high school graduating in June
Have a minimum GPA of a 2.5
Live in the US
Plan to enroll for the entire 2016-17 academic school year in a 2 to 4 year college
Online application is available at:
/ December 15th, 2015
18 / PAEP Scholastic Art and Writing Awards / Be a student in grades 7-12
Passion for art and writing!
Online registration available at: / December 11th, 2015
19 / DAR Good Citizen Program / Be a senior who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their school, home, and community
Anyone interested in this scholarship, must see Mrs. Parenti! / December 2nd, 2015

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
20 / National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Scholarship Award / Be a African American female
Be a College Bound Senior
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 / February 1st, 2016
21 / National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Scholarship Award / Be a senior who plans to enter college for training in the field of education
Presents evidence of financial need
Taken SAT/ACTs / January 27th, 2016
22 / Pennsylvania JCI Senate Scholarship Program / Be a senior
Be a US Citizen
Plan on attending a post-secondary school / January 15th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
23 / Tuskegee Airmen Foundation Scholarship / Be a senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA / January 15th, 2016
24 / Gates Millennium Scholars Program / Be a senior with a minimum 3.3 GPA
Be of African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American descent
Apply online at: / January 13th, 2016
25 / Anne Klinger Burns Scholarship / Be a senior at AP with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership
Plan on attending a 4-year college or university
Be a US citizen / March 1st, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
26 / AXA Achievement Community Award / Be a senior who plans to attend a post-secondary plan
Be a US Citizen or legal resident
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities
Apply online at: / February 1st, 2016
27 / Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior
Be a resident of PA
Plan to attend a PA college or university as a full-time student
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Have a commitment to community and demonstrate leadership quality
Participate in extracurricular activities
Demonstrate financial need
Apply online at: SA=SNA &FID=35090&SESID=40703&RL / March 1st, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
28 / Tzu Chi USA Scholarship / Be a senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Demonstrates financial need for college tuition and related expenses
Plans to enroll in a college full-time next school year
Apply online at: / March 12th, 2016
29 / The ACE Scholarship / Be a senior
Be a member of the ACE Mentor Program (ACE stands for Architecture. Construction. Engineering)
Apply online at: / TBD
30 / Richie’s Spirit Foundation Scholarship / Be a senior with a minimum 3.4 GPA
Plans to attend a post-secondary school
Has taken challenging courses throughout High School
Demonstrates strong leadership roles within community
Apply online at: / February 1st, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
31 / We the Students Essay Contest / Age 14 to 18 in grades 8-12
To enter the contest, go to: / February 7th , 2016
32 / AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship / Be a senior and plan to enroll in a post-secondary school
Family has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease / February 15th, 2016
33 / Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship / Be a junior or senior in High School
Be a US resident
Volunteers with animals / February 15th, 2016
34 / The National Honor Society Scholarship / Be a senior
Be a member of the National Honor Society
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Be a US resident
**See Mrs. Parenti for more information! / February 16th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
35 / NAUW Oratorical Competition / Be a current high school student / February 1st, 2016
36 / Spirit of Anne Frank Scholarship / Be a senior in high school
Plan to attend a 4-year college in fall of 2016
Exhibits extraordinary leadership in school and community
Shows meaningful effort to address issues of social justice
Apply online at: / February 19th, 2016
37 / Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest / Be 14 years or older
Be a high school student
Be a legal resident of US
Apply online at: / February 25th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
38 / Metropolitan Philadelphia Area Chapter Continental Societies, Inc. Scholarship / Be a graduating senior in high school
Must be applying to a 4-year college or university, a 2-year associate degree program, or to a non-traditional post high school program / February 26th, 2016
39 / Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / Be a senior in high school
Plan to attend a 4-year college in fall of 2016
Plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry
Be a US citizen or a permanent resident
Apply online at: /register.php / February 29th, 2016
40 / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship / Be a female, high school senior in Delaware County
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Been accepted to an accredited 2 or 4 year college or institute of higher learning
Strong involvement in extra-curricular, community, and/or church activities / March 15th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
41 / The American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Plans to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, and engineering or mathematics fields in preparation for a career in the energy sector
Be African American, Hispanic, or Native American / March 31st, 2016
42 / Dr. Lauretta Woodson Award / Be a senior in high school
Have a minimum GPA of a 3.0
Plans to pursue a career in the field of education / March 31st, 2016
43 / Delaware Valley Association of School Business Officials Scholarship / Be a senior in high school
Plan to attend at least a 2 year post high school program
Have an interest in the field of business / March 31st, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
44 / Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll in a postsecondary education program
Has overcome a physical challenge with the help of home medical equipment and supplies / March 25th, 2016
45 / Delaware County School Nurse Association Scholarship / Be Delaware County High School Senior who is planning a career in nursing and has been accepted into a NLN accredited program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. / March 18th, 2016
46 / Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior who must be bound for postsecondary education
Have a parent/guardian who has been seriously injured or killed in a work-related accident that has been documented by the parent/guardian’s employer
Parent/guardian’s injury or death related to work-related accident
Apply online: / April 15th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
47 / Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship / Be a senior in high school who plans to major in the field of agriculture or an agriculture-related field at a 2-year or 4-year college on a full-time basis / April 15th, 2016
48 / The Tax Ladies Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior who is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, trade, technical, or business school. / April 29th, 2016
49 / 2016 Henry A. Van Zanten Scholarship / Be a high school senior in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Demonstrate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in his/her interactions with others (will need recommendation)
Has had a positive experience at the YMCA (will have to write an essay) / May 6th, 2016

Scholarship Number / Scholarship Name / Qualifications / Deadline
50 / Collingdale High School Alumni Association Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior
Has attended Academy Park for at least 3 years
Be a resident of Collingdale for at least 5 years
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 / April 4th, 2016
51 / 7th Annual Dunkin’ Donuts Philadelphia Regional Scholarship / Be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall of 2016
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Apply online at: / April 15th, 2016
52 / Epsilon Pi Uplift Foundation Scholarship / Be a high school senior entering a 4 year college or university as a full-time freshman student in the fall of 2016
Be a resident of Delaware County
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 / May 6th, 2016