A scholarship will be granted to a graduating senior who has been accepted and made an enrollment deposit to an accredited and approved program at any of these types of schools:

• Baccalaureate degree college or university
• Business school, community college, or junior college
• Trade or technical institute, including beauty academies
• Hospital-based allied health programs

Please select one of the prompts and write an essay.  Deadline is April 19th

characteristics:

• Recipient must be accepted into an accredited postsecondary education program for the summer or fall 2024 term
• Recipient must show proof of paid enrollment deposit to that postsecondary school
• Recipient must show evidence of sustained and diligent work toward earning average grades in both required and elective classes at Shamokin Area, with a cumulative GPA between 78% and 86%
• Recipient must be from the middle level of economic classes, based upon family standing with respect to income
• Recipient has demonstrated some service to the school and/or community, through volunteer work, part-time employment, extracurricular activities, and/or athletics
• Recipient must state his/her life goals

Criteria:

• Be a senior member of the Varsity football team and/or cheerleader.
• Students are required to complete an essay on their high school experience and how it influenced them as well as their future goals and plans. The essay should be a minimum of 500 words and typed. 
• Students should also submit their grade point average at the end of their junior year and verified by a guidance counselor.
• Submit a list of all school and community involvements.(clubs, activities, church organizations, etc.)  
• Be accepted into an accredited college or university. The student must provide proof of acceptance.
• Provide clear photocopies of your original letter of admission and either a receipt of payment or your canceled check or money order that was used to make your enrollment deposit.

For students attending Bloomsburg University!