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Adams County Dollars for Scholars

ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $135,000+ annually (70 scholarships awarded)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Adams County Dollars for Scholars

Overview:
A scholarship program operated through the Adams County Community Foundation and administered by Scholarship America, a national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven programs serving students in thousands of communities across the country.

Geographic Scope:

  • Adams County, Pennsylvania

    • Eligibility:

  • High school students from Adams County public school districts

  • Students attending traditional four-year colleges/universities

  • Students attending vocational/technical schools

  • Students attending Pennsylvania institutions (may receive additional matching funds from PHEA awards)

    • Award Details:

  • Approximately 70 scholarships awarded annually

  • Total awards exceed $135,000 per year

  • Pennsylvania institution attendees may receive additional matching funds from state-based PHEA awards (approximately $29,120+ in matching funds available)

  • Scholarships support both traditional four-year programs and vocational/technical training

    • Funding Sources:

  • Multiple donor-established scholarship funds through the Adams County Community Foundation

  • Some scholarships honor the memory of loved ones or special persons

  • Others recognize the importance of good education and specific training

    • Application Process:

  • Confidential, online-based application process available on ACCF website

  • Application scored electronically with select committee member review

  • Two required essays (read anonymously, identified by student ID number only)

  • Essays reviewed by volunteer selection committee members

  • 210+ student applications received annually (2026 data)

    • Contact:

  • Beverly Grazulewicz, ACCF Staff

  • Phone: 717-337-0060

  • Email: info@adamscountycf.org

    • Note on Establishing Scholarships:

  • Minimum fund of $25,000 can yield a $1,000 scholarship annually

  • Fund with $50,000 corpus can yield a $2,000 scholarship annually

  • Scholarships can be offered in perpetuity through endowed funds

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access the Application:
    - Online-based application available on Adams County Community Foundation website (adamscountycf.org)
    - Confidential application process

    2. Complete Application Components:
    - Online application form (electronically scored)
    - Two required essays
    - Student identification number used instead of name (anonymous review)

    3. Essay Requirements:
    - Two essays required
    - Essays reviewed anonymously by volunteer selection committee members
    - Selection committee uses essays to determine scholarship award winners

    4. Review and Selection:
    - Electronic scoring of application materials
    - Select committee members review all components
    - Volunteer selection committee reads all essays
    - Committee evaluates student goals and ambitions
    - Approximately 70 scholarships awarded from 200+ applications

    5. Winners Notification:
    - Winners announced (typically in spring/early summer based on historical timeline)
    - Scholarship amounts vary based on individual fund criteria

    Required Materials:

  • High school enrollment verification

  • Two essays (specific topics/prompts available on application)

  • Online application form completion

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