How much funding does Scholarships provide?

Scholarships provides Over $400,000 annually to more than 200 students in funding.

When is the deadline for Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Scholarships

CENTRE FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Over $400,000 annually to more than 200 students

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarships

Overview: Centre Foundation administers a variety of scholarships to support education of students in Centre County and certain out-of-county school districts. The foundation provides over $400,000 in scholarships to more than 200 local students each year.

Geographic Scope: All Centre County school districts; students from certain school districts outside Centre County

Eligible Student Categories:

High school seniors (Centre County school districts)

Students from certain districts outside Centre County

Current college students

Returning adult students

Eligibility: Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility requirements that reflect the passions or interests of the donor who created the scholarship endowment fund

Application Method: Students apply through Centre Foundation's online scholarship portal (Scholarship Lifecycle Manager - SLM)

Selection Process: Applications are reviewed and awarded by scholarship committees assigned as specified in fund agreements and in coordination with school district and post-secondary school counseling departments

Centre County High School Application Dates:

Bellefonte Area High School: March 2, 2026 – March 23, 2026

Bald Eagle Area High School: December 16, 2025 – February 17, 2026

Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School: February 9, 2026 – April 17, 2026

State College Area High School: February 16, 2026 – March 16, 2026

Penns Valley Area High School: TBD

Note: Scholarships for returning adult students or current college students open at different times; check with your post-secondary school for specific dates.

Contact: Krista Williams, Grants and Scholarship Coordinator

Phone: 814.237.6229

Email: krista@centrefoundation.org

Headquarters: Centre Foundation, 1377 Ridge Master Drive, State College, PA 16803

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

Visit Centre Foundation's scholarship portal

Identify which scholarships you qualify for based on:

- Your current educational status (high school student, college student, or returning adult)
- Your location (Centre County or specific out-of-county school districts)

Step 2: Prepare Your Application

Gather necessary documents:

- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Personal essays

Clearly address how your background, interests, and goals align with the scholarship's focus

Review instructions thoroughly as each scholarship may have different submission requirements

Step 3: Apply Online

Submit your application through Centre Foundation's online scholarship portal (Scholarship Lifecycle Manager - SLM)

Adhere to all application guidelines and deadlines

Step 4: Follow Up

Keep track of your application status through the portal

Respond promptly to any additional requests or updates

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