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The following scholarships are available to the Class of 2026 (any graduating seniors living in the Gettysburg Area School district); those for only Gettysburg Area High School (GAHS) students are so noted.
Renewable
Boehne Family Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student with a strong girl scouting experience, or pursuing an education in agricultural science, environmental science, or food science. Renewable for one year.
Paul S. and Mary Lou Burkholder Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the field of education with a preference to elementary. Renewable up to three years
Patrick's Hope at Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association Scholarship
$1,000 to a student attending HACC. Renewable up to three years.
Precision Trades Scholarship
$2,500 split between two Gettysburg Area High School students ($1,250 each) towards a 2- or 4- year technical/trade or academic program. Renewable up to three years
Ella Dougherty Weaver $5,000 Scholarship
$15,000 split between two or three Gettysburg Area High School students with financial need who meet all of the general Dollars for Scholars criteria. Renewable up to three years
The Arts
Gettysburg Area High School Music Association Scholarship
$1,000 to an Gettysburg Area High School outstanding senior member of the band, chorus, or orchestra. Based on merit alone.
Nanette Hatzes Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a student pursuing an education in or engaged in projects in the fine arts, performing arts, literary arts, and/or healing arts.
Jacqueline Kay Knox Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing an education in the visual or performing arts.
Stu Kravits Emerging Artist Scholarship
$500 to a student pursuing a trade, tech or academic program in the performing arts or arts industry. Based on merit alone.
Mel Shull Memorial Scholarship
$750 to a student pursuing an education in or engaged in projects in the fine arts, performing arts, literary arts, and/or healing arts.
Mildred A. Widder Award for Excellence in the Arts
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student based on awards and honors received for art work and art achievement. Based on merit alone.
First generation to attend college
Clara Denham Millett Scholarship
$1,000 to a female Gettysburg Area High School student who is first in the family to attend a post high school program.
Krug Nelson Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who is first in the family to attend a post high school program.
Onward and Upward: First Generation Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who is first in the family to attend a post high school program.
"Class of" scholarships
Gettysburg Area High School Class of 1965 Scholarship
$2,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing academic, professional or technical/trade training in a 2-4 year program.
Gettysburg Area High School Class of 1971 Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing academic, professional or technical/trade training in a 2-4 year program.
Gettysburg Area High School Class of 1997 Scholarship
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing academic, professional or technical/trade training in a 2-4 year program.
History/business
George H. Lomas Scholarship
$2,000 to a male student entering the field of business and/or a field related to history.
Dan E. Rathert Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 to a student with a strong interest in history. Based on merit alone.
Nursing
Anonymous
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student majoring in nursing.
Marilyn Brough Nursing Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the field of nursing. Renewable up to three years.
Mary A. Fidler Medical Professions Scholarship
$2,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the nursing/health care field.
Recognizing community service
American Legion Post 202 Scholarship
$1,325 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who shows outstanding character: courage, patriotism, honor, scholarship, leadership. and volunteer service.
Tony Bushey Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who exhibits qualities reflective of good character and participated in 2 years of varsity sports.
Gettysburg Area High School Class of 1964 Academic Award
$1,200 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who actively participated in school activities and community service for 4 years. Based on merit alone.
Pat Crowner Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who has shown Pat's passion for people in need and has volunteered actively in community organizations. Based on merit alone.
Alex Flores Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student involved in extracurricular activities, community service, or has a strong work ethic.
Thomas P. Henninger Scholarship
$650 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who demonstrates community service, good work ethic, and initiative.
Louise and David Sayre Family Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who shows exceptional community service involvement.
Gettysburg Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarships
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who demonstrates community service and high quality citizenship.
Sports
Faith Boone Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a student who played softball in high school, including their senior year.
Gettysburg Cross Country Invitational Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who participated in Cross Country in junior and senior years and placed during post-season competition. Based on merit alone.
Richard Guindon Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who lettered in varsity golf. Based on merit alone.
Wade A. Schroyer Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who played high school varsity golf or football. Based on merit alone.
Jay Sixeas Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student who played baseball his junior and senior years. Based on merit alone.
Gerald E. White Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 to a student who lettered in varsity baseball or softball. Based on merit alone.
Zachary Scott Miller Memorial Scholarship
$2,500 to each of two students (one male and one female) who have participated in the highest number of sports in their junior and senior years. Based on merit alone.
Teaching
Gettysburg High School Alumni Association Scholarship
$1,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student planning to enter the field of teaching/education.
Rev. Douglas and Eunice Boden Family Scholarship
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the field of education.
Gettysburg Area Education Association Scholarships
$4,595 to a Gettysburg Area High School students entering the field of education. Based on merit alone.
Joan Maloney Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the field of education or school administration.
Amy Sheads Ridinger Scholarship
$500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering a field related to history or teaching. Based on merit alone.
L. Edward Ruggles Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the field of education with a preference to elementary.
Mary Lou Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student majoring in a field related to Music Education or English.
Zeigler Music Education Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student majoring in music education or a major related to music. Based on merit alone.
Technology/trade
Anthony and Rosemary Bogden Scholarship
$3,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing a 2-4 year vocational or technical education.
Gettysburg Area High School Class of 1978 Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing a 2-4 year vocational or technical education.
Margaret S. Gustafson Scholarship
$2,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing a 2-year vocational or technical education.
Glenn "Skip" Heller Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing a 2-4 year vocational or technical education
Mike's KARS, Inc. Technology and Trade Scholarship
$500 to a student pursuing a 2-4 year vocational or technical education with a preference to the automotive industry.
Milton K. Nicks Jr. Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a student pursuing a 2-4 year vocational or technical education
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Redding Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student completing an approved high school career or technical program.
Temple Family Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student entering the building trades or a music related field.
William H. Yohe III Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student going into a trade or technical field.
Other
ACNB Bank Scholarship
$1,000 to assist low- or moderate-income individuals or families who meet the criteria for the school free lunch program.
Robert Fidler Award
$2,500 to a Gettysburg Area High School student with an outstanding attendance record. Based on merit alone.
J. David Getty Scholarship
$500 to a student pursuing an education in the field of telecommunications.
Hoover Family Scholarship
$1,000 to a student currently or previously employed by Kennie's Market.
Hutchison Family Scholarship
$1,000 to a student pursuing a 4-year engineering or nursing degree.
Eric McColley Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student pursuing a career in emergency related services.
Gettysburg Pediatrics Scholarship
$1,000 to a student who is a current patient of Gettysburg Pediatrics.
Edith P. Reinhart Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student based on the overall strength of the student's application.
Joseph J. Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a student attending a 2-4 year academic, professional, trade, or technical program.
Richard and Ruth Jean Unger Scholarship
$1,200 to a student pursuing a technical or vocational program and has participated in a school district-recognized support program.
Andrew Waybright Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 to a student who is currently involved in EMS services or pursuing an education in fire or EMS services. Based on merit alone.
Stanley Wolf Family Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a student pursuing a degree in agricultural sciences, including environmental sciences and resource management.
Scholarships funded by the community and the Board of Directors
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors Scholarship
$2,000 to a Gettysburg Area High School student attending a 2-4 year academic, professional, trade, or technical program.
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars Memorial Scholarship
$500 to a student attending a 2-4 year academic, professional, trade, or technical program.
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars Merit Scholarship 1
$2,000 to a student who is a top scorer on the Scholarship America Application. Based on merit alone.
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars Merit Scholarship 2
$1,000 to a student who is a top scorer on the Scholarship America Application.
Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars General Scholarships
Varying amounts to Gettysburg Area High School students attending a 2-4 year academic, professional, trade, or technical program.
A Lincoln for A Lincoln
Varying amounts to students attending a 2-4 year academic, professional, trade, or technical program.
