Youve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship

Name: You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000

Information And Eligibility:
The You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship is a service-oriented scholarship created to recognize Pennsylvania high school seniors who demonstrate kindness, leadership, and a genuine commitment to supporting others in their schools and communities. This scholarship emphasizes the values of friendship, compassion, and community engagement, rewarding students who consistently show up for others and work to create positive change at the local level.

The program is designed for students who believe that small actions can have meaningful impact. Eligible applicants often participate in volunteer work, peer mentoring, school leadership, nonprofit involvement, or informal acts of service that strengthen relationships and foster inclusive, supportive environments. Rather than focusing solely on academic achievement, the scholarship looks at how students apply their values in real-world situations to help classmates, neighbors, and community members.

Applicants must be high school seniors attending a school in Pennsylvania and planning to pursue postsecondary education. While academic performance is considered, the scholarship places strong emphasis on character, service, and the ability to articulate how friendship and community involvement have shaped the applicant’s personal growth. Students are encouraged to reflect on specific experiences where they made a difference, supported others, or helped build a sense of belonging.

The scholarship award may be used toward tuition, fees, books, or other education-related expenses at an accredited college, university, or postsecondary institution. By providing financial support, the program helps students continue their education while reinforcing the importance of service-minded leadership beyond high school.

Recipients of the You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Scholarship are recognized not only for what they have accomplished, but for how they treat others and contribute to their communities. The scholarship serves as encouragement for students to continue leading with empathy and purpose as they move into the next phase of their academic and personal lives.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a high school senior attending a school in Pennsylvania.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must demonstrate involvement in community service, volunteer work, or leadership activities.
• Must show a clear commitment to helping others and strengthening community relationships.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application.
• Academic transcript reflecting current academic performance.
• Personal statement describing community impact and the importance of friendship and service.
• At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader.

Deadline: April

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