Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

The Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, supports Carbon County students pursuing trade careers. This one-year, non-renewable scholarship aims to assist high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a commitment to community service. Applicants must submit a short essay and demonstrate financial need, ensuring that the scholarship benefits those dedicated to improving their education and contributing to society.

Carbon County Community Foundation
The Carbon County Community Foundation connects people like you who care about Carbon County to the local causes that matter most. We work with donors to create legacies of giving, invest in nonprofit organizations with strategic grants and lead our community to a better future.
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Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183, the Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance for higher education to students (male or female) from Carbon County who are pursuing a trade career.
The Glenn Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship shall be a one-year, non-renewable scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA, who is seeking to further their education in a trade career at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or trade school.

Eligibility

Minimum qualifications for the scholarship include:
Desire to pursue education for a trade careerA proven record of academic success with at least a 3.0 GPA cumulative average over the time period of two years prior to graduationCandidates will be asked to submit a short essay (500 words or less) to describe the most important thing s/he has done to help make a difference in the communityFinancial need will be considered in the selection process. A copy of the expected family contribution page of the FAFSA report must be submitted with application. The Foundation reserves the right to request the full FAFSA at their discretion.