Scholarships Scholarships are considered gift aid which does not have to be repaid. Scholarships are often awarded for merit in academics, athletics, or a particular field of study. Scholarships may also be awarded based on ethnic background, religious affiliation, and special interests.
Academic Scholarships: Individual colleges award scholarships to students with high academic achievement, SAT scores or specific career plans. Check with the financial aid office at your college.
Athletic Scholarships: The admissions office at your college may refer you to the athletic staff members who recruit students. Your high school coach may also have information on awards.
High School Year-End Scholarships and Awards: Local service clubs, businesses, individuals and alumni sponsor these. See your school guidance counselor to find out which awards you qualify for and how to apply.
Employers, Service Organizations, Unions and Churches: Organizations often sponsor merit and/or financial need based awards. Check with local organizations to find out how to apply.
Military Scholarships: All branches of the Armed Services have ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarships available. Each branch of the military also sponsors a service academy, which provides academically talented students with a government sponsored education. Check with military recruiters for more information.
Special Talent or Activity Awards: Some schools and organizations offer scholarships for talent or achievement in art, music, drama and other areas. Check with your college financial office for more information.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR): Students with physical and/or mental handicaps or medical conditions, which are a barrier to employment, can receive scholarships for college or other employment training. Contact the local OVR Office for details.
BASICS is a workforce development program designed to significantly improve the match between Bedford County's business needs and educational system priorities. BASICS goal is to inform regional students, parents, and educators of the career opportunities that exist in Bedford County before making education and training decisions.
For more information about BASICS, or to begin a similar workforce development program in your region, contact the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce at www.bedfordcountychamber.org.
BASICS is funded in part by the Federal Department of Labor, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Regional Businesses and School Districts. The program is administered in cooperation with the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and the Bedford County Development Association.
BASICS: Businesses And Schools Investing in Cooperative Solutions
Thanks to the companies who support Bedford County BASICS:
For information on how your business can be part of the EITC program see: www.newpa.com
