About Our Scholarship Program:
The Chambersburg Area Education Foundation has awarded over $2 million dollars in scholarships to CASD students for higher education and training. The 2024-2025 application process will be conducted online using our Foundation Universal Application, which saves a great deal of time and prevents duplication of effort. Once students complete the CAEF Universal Application, all information will populate to other individual applications, as needed. There are two categories of CAEF Foundation scholarships, but only one requires completion of an application.
Donors:
If you are interested in providing a scholarship this year, it is not too late! Please contact us at 717-552-6492 to discuss how we can establish an award to honor or remember your loved one, highlight a specific career or interest, or acknowledge student academic achievement.
Students:
The application window for our 2024-2025 scholarship process will open on December 6th. Please note that the deadline is March 21st, 2025. Please begin with our Foundation Universal Application. Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria such as GPA, field of study, financial need, challenges overcome, SAT/ACT scores, school, community service or extracurricular activity participation and vary from scholarship to scholarship.
Keep in mind that you will need the following things to participate in this process:
* A resume (which you will upload - .pdf file)
* Complete the FAFSA and upload supporting documentation (.pdf)
* Formal acceptance at an accredited institution of advanced training or higher learning
Please register using the student name and not the parent name. Only one CAEF Scholarship Universal Application is allowed per student. Students may begin to complete the application, save it, and return later to compete before the deadline. Some scholarships have additional requirements and request certification before submitting. Many new scholarships will be added to the list below as details are confirmed, so please check back often.
Complete the CAEF Scholarship Universal Application here.
Simply click the hyperlink below to be directed to each of the applications for a specific scholarship. Once you have completed the CAEF Scholarship Univeral Application (above), your information will move with you through the process so there is no need to re-enter duplicate information or request multiple transcripts.
The following named scholarships are application-based and are organized by area of study or by donor type. Applicants should carefully read the online application, noting in particular the scholarship criteria and the essay questions, which may differ from scholarship to scholarship. Please scroll and read to the bottom of the page to make sure you do not miss any opportunities!
AGRICULTURE:
RAYMOND B. HELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
to a CASD student who will pursue higher education or training in the field of agriculture following graduation. Preference is given to a student who is a resident of Greene, Letterkenny, or Lurgan Townships.
ART:
MADOLIN KIRKPATRICK WENGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (interest on investment)
awarded to a CASD art student who will pursue a degree in art or art education at an accredited college/institute
EDUCATION:
DR. WILLIAM ROBINSON & DEBRA ROBINSON BOWEN SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
for a CASD student continuing studies in music education or in general teacher education (The 2025 award will be given for teacher education.)
JOSEPHINE G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
for a graduating CASD senior who will pursue a career in elementary education
THOMAS G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior in good academic standing who will pursue a degree in secondary education
HARRIET THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (interest on investment)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior in good academic standing who will pursue a career in education at Shippensburg University
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:
CONOCOCHEAGUE AUDUBON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
The Conococheague Audubon Society promotes the conservation of wildlife and the environment by appreciating, studying, and observing nature. CAS invites applications from individuals who seek support for post-graduation educational activities in keeping with its mission.
HEALTH SCIENCE:
CHRISTIAN KEYES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Two awards @ $1,000)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher) who plans to pursue a career in pharmacology or health sciences, with preference given to a student active in community service
OLIVER F. ACRI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
for a CASD student continuing studies in health care, dentistry preferred
MUSIC:
NICHOLAS ALLEN HOOVER MEMORIAL MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a CASD student who is involved in various high school-related instrumental music programs and continuing his or her education/career in the field of music
STEM:
CHEVRON-TEXACO SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
for a graduating CASD senior who will pursue engineering
NEWCOMER ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARCHITECTURE / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ($500)
for a graduating CASD senior who will pursue a career in architecture / construction management
NEWCOMER ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING / CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ($500)
for a graduating CASD senior who will pursue a career in structural, mechanical, civil or electrical engineering
WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000 - year 1, renewable @ $1,000 - years 2-4)
for a female CASD graduate pursing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
PURSUING A RELIGIOUS VOCATION:
LINDA B. & WILLIAM H. HARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
awarded to a CASD senior in good academic standing who is considering a religious vocation and has been active in leadership roles in church/synagogue and community service
ALUMNI DONORS:
CLASS OF 1964
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrates financial need. Applicants must be a direct descendent of a member of the Class of 1964.
CLASS OF 1965
awarded to a graduate of CASD who will obtain additional education and training following graduation (college, trade or technical school), has a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrates financial need. Applicants must be a direct descendent of a member of the Class of 1965.
GIVEN BY COMMUNITY & SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
CHAMBERSBURG COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ($500)
to be presented to a CASD minority student in good academic standing who will pursue further education/training (2 or 4-year program), with community service preferred
CHAMBERSBURG BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
given to a CASD senior who has participated as a member of the CASD Boys’ Volleyball Team and will attend post-secondary education (2 or 4 year program)
CHAMBERSBURG SWIMMING & DIVING BOOSTERS’ SCHOLARSHIP ($500 x2)
to be presented to a CASD senior who has participated as a member of the CASD Swimming & Diving Teams for at least two years and will attend post-secondary education (2 or 4 year program)
NOONTIME LIONS CLUB OF CHAMBERSBURG (3 @ $1,000)
given to CASD students who are pursuing higher education with preference given to first-generation college students with demonstrated financial need
TROJAN YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER ASSOCIATION ($500)
given to a CASD senior who participated in Trojan Youth Football & Cheer for at least two years and plans to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited technical or trade school or college/university.
TY FRELIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
to be presented to CASD seniors who has participated as a member of the CASD Girls’ Volleyball Team and will attend post-secondary education (2 or 4 year program)
GIVEN IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY:
ABIGAEL BELLOWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
given in memory of Abby Bellows, this scholarship will support a CASD student who has an interest in international relations/travel.
EZRA AND BRENDA BENEDICT SCHOLARSHIP ($500, renewable)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior who is a first generation college student. Preference is given to a well-rounded student who has pursued an advanced CASD academic curriculum and intends to matriculate at a top-ranking, academically rigorous college or university following graduation from high school.
F. JOAN BOWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
presented to a high achieving student who intends to pursue history, historic preservation or archival studies preferred.
JOHN R. CLEVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($750)
given to a CASD senior who intends to study earth and mineral science or wildlife management
JACOB R. CORWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
given to a CASD student graduating from the Chambersburg Area School District who is a multi-sport varsity letter winner with strong moral character, a servant leader, and a strong student who will continue his/her post-secondary studies in a degree-bearing program.
DEBRA CRAWFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ($750)
presented to a senior from Chambersburg Career Magnet School who intends to pursue post-secondary training at an accredited trade or technical school.
THE C. FRANK FRAME SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCOTLAND SCHOOL FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN (two awards @ $2,500)
Applicants must be CASD students in good academic standing and have a direct relationship (i.e. be the child or grandchild) to a graduate or former employee of the Scotland School for Veterans’ Children or have a direct relationship to an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service person.
FRANKLIN GAUGLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior who will pursue a career as a teacher with first preference given to business education.
BILLIE J. GELSINGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
given in memory of “Mrs. G,” this scholarship will be offered to a CASD graduating senior who attended both the Career Magnet School as well as the Franklin County Career and Technology Center.
JESSIE R. & U.L. GORDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
awarded to a CASD graduating senior in good academic standing who attended Benjamin Chambers Elementary School (previous recipients also attended Gordy Elementary)
KISH-MILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
awarded to a CASD senior who will pursue a degree at Shippensburg University, with preference given to a first generation college student and to those who have demonstrated recurring community service and involvement. (Minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply.)
LOIS O. MACKEY SCHOLARSHIP
awarded to graduating CASD seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, will attend an accredited post-secondary school or college, and submit an essay. Finalists will be required to complete an interview. (Recipients will receive $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years providing they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and continue enrollment as a full-time student.)
THE McVITTY FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (3 awards @ $2,000)
provided to CASD students who are residents of Greene Township and will pursue higher education.
GENE AND ROSEANNA PARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000/renewable with 3.0 GPA)
Gene and Roseanna Park believed in the power of education and a strong work ethic to improve one's financial success. Although neither had the opportunity to attend college or post-secondary school, one of their proudest accomplishments was paying for both of their daughters to continue their education and successfully graduate from college, both earning Master's degrees. The family of Gene and Roseanna Park are pleased to pay it forward and offer a memorial scholarship to one graduating CASD senior.
FLOYD & NELLIE ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (interest on investment)
for a minority student graduating from CASHS who intends to pursue a post-secondary degree
DONALD J. STRIKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000 - year 1, renewable at $1,000 - years 2-4)
awarded to a CASD student who will graduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA, will pursue higher education or training, and has a documented IEP or 504 Plan
The following named scholarships are held by the Foundation and selections are made by appropriate faculty/committee and are not application-based:
CHAMBERSBURG AREA SPORTS BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING MALE & FEMALE ATHLETES ($500 each)
- one award given to each of the CASD male and female athletes selected who have demonstrated elite success in at least two sports, who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA and who have shown a genuine commitment to community service as well as leadership on and off the athletics stage.
GARY BARNES AWARD FOR BOYS’ SOCCER
- given to the boys’ soccer player with the highest GPA as of the end of the first marking period.
TIM & SUSAN COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS (2 @ $750)
- one awarded to a graduating CASD senior in the math curriculum, another in the business curriculum; selected by math & business faculty.
FERREE LEFEVRE MUSIC AWARD
- awarded to a CASD graduating senior who has been active in the choral music program at CASHS and will pursue a post-secondary degree in music or music education; selected by CASHS Choir Director.
THOMAS G. STOUFFER MEMORIAL AWARDS
- awarded to CASD 9th & 11th graders who exemplify school spirit and demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities while maintaining a good grade point average; selected by 9th & 11th grade counselors/administrators.
ENOS YEAGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- awarded to the most outstanding female and male runners of the CASHS cross-country teams; selected by cross-country coaches.
FUTURE AWARDS:
CASHS Student Government “GOOOOO Trojans” Scholarship