Lancaster County Community Foundation · $2,000 (renewable up to 3 additional years) · Closes Feb 22
Who qualifies
Students who demonstrate academic excellence, dedication to serving the African American community, and strong commitment to family.
Renewable.
Essay required about impact on the African American community.
This $2,000 renewable scholarship is available to students who demonstrate academic excellence, dedication to serving the African American community, and a strong commitment to family.
Applicants must answer the following essay question: "Describe your impact on and contribution to the African American community through your activities, leadership, and/or service."
Be a high school senior at any Lancaster County high school, a current undergraduate who graduated from a Lancaster County high school, or be a current resident of Lancaster County.
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: students who demonstrate academic excellence, dedication to serving the african american community, and strong commitment to family.; renewable.; essay required about impact on the african american community.. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.